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BigPanda vs ServiceNow IT Operations Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
BigPanda improved efficiency, reduced response times, consolidated alerts, saved man-hours, and increased productivity with seamless integration and intuitive automation.
Sentiment score
7.4
ServiceNow IT Operations Management enhances efficiency, accelerating workflows and visibility, with ROI realized between three to 24 months.
BigPanda offers significant time-saving, cost-saving, and resource-saving benefits.
It reduced staffing needs from four full-time staff to fewer due to automation.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
BigPanda's support is responsive and helpful, but some users experience delays and difficulty with escalation and contact methods.
Sentiment score
6.3
ServiceNow IT Operations Management's support has swift response times but inconsistent quality, needing improved processes and communication.
For technical support, we have only had to address password resets and alert mismatching.
They are generally fast with their responses, although there might be some delays when escalating to the next level.
The response time of technical support could be improved.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
BigPanda efficiently manages large alert volumes, supports integration, and is rated highly for scalability, aiding IT team collaboration.
Sentiment score
7.6
ServiceNow IT Operations Management offers scalable and integrative solutions ideal for enterprises, despite potential complexity and high licensing costs.
It handles large volumes of alerts without limitations.
BigPanda facilitates better collaboration between IT teams by providing a shared view of incidents and requests.
I rate the scalability of BigPanda at eight.
ServiceNow ITOM scales very well to small and medium businesses.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BigPanda is stable with resolved initial issues, prompt notifications, high availability, but manual alert checks are still needed.
Sentiment score
7.8
ServiceNow IT Operations Management offers high reliability and stability, despite potential network issues and challenges in larger deployments.
I would rate the availability of BigPanda at nine because it's almost 99.99% available.
BigPanda is now stable.
 

Room For Improvement

BigPanda needs better analytics, intuitive interface, improved integration, reduced costs, and enhanced dashboard, automation, and reporting features.
ServiceNow ITOM users find it costly, with concerns on integration, features, scalability, customization, setup complexity, and licensing.
A 'deep dive' analysis feature would be appreciated to give detailed insights such as CPU usage and disk space analysis.
The planned maintenance feature in BigPanda needs enhancements due to its limited scheduling options.
I am not sure if we can pull reports of bulk incidents in different formats like PDF, Excel, or CSV.
There is room for improvement in service mapping within ServiceNow ITOM.
We are facing difficulties with service mapping of CIs from the end users, and are seeking help from third-party vendors.
 

Setup Cost

BigPanda offers flexible, mid-range pricing ideal for high-growth companies, with scenarios varying based on existing solutions and discounts.
ServiceNow IT Operations Management is perceived as costly but valued for its comprehensive features, often requiring negotiation for discounts.
The pricing model offers scaling where not everything consumes a license equally, providing more value across different business areas.
 

Valuable Features

BigPanda enhances service reliability with AI/ML, streamlined integration, automation, real-time notifications, and a centralized alert dashboard.
ServiceNow IT Operations Management excels in integration, automation, and cost reduction, offering intuitive navigation and robust IT support.
It can correlate multiple issues within a single device, create a single incident, and thus reduce noise and provide faster resolution.
Its automation has significantly improved incident response times, reducing the process to within one minute.
BigPanda improves service reliability with instant resolution, increased uptime, and reduced mean time to resolution, thus enhancing service quality.
The performance analytics of ServiceNow was especially beneficial for setting thresholds, aggregating, and correlating infrastructure data.
ServiceNow IT Operations Management is beneficial for the discovery of all CIs in our environment.
 

Categories and Ranking

BigPanda
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
51st
Ranking in AIOps
18th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (12th)
ServiceNow IT Operations Ma...
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
10th
Ranking in AIOps
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Event Monitoring (1st), Cloud Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of BigPanda is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow IT Operations Management is 2.3%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

Ankit-Mathur - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers comprehensive alert monitoring and a user-friendly interface but requires manual validation to provide accurate alerts
For new users, I would advise using BigPanda for its comprehensive alert monitoring and integration with ServiceNow. Its mapping capabilities and user-friendly interface make it valuable for incident analysis and prioritization. As users become more familiar with the tool, its full potential will become apparent, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness over time. It is easy for someone to learn to use BigPanda for the first time. We start with basic examples that everyone can understand, then provide verbal introductions followed by hands-on training over two weeks. We encourage making mistakes and asking questions to ensure understanding. It depends on the trainer's approach, but with proper guidance, anyone can learn effectively. Overall, I would rate BigPanda as a five out of ten. For it to be a perfect ten, it would need to consistently provide accurate alerts without requiring manual validation. This means it should effectively suppress similar incidents, eliminating the need for constant monitoring. Once it reaches this level of reliability, BigPanda would be exceptional.
RichardG - PeerSpot reviewer
Effortlessly blends management systems for comprehensive infrastructure insight
ServiceNow IT Operations Management brought together Intune and SCCM or MECM really well. It provided out-of-the-box integrations, requiring only minimal effort, typically a couple of days, to massage those systems into a seamless operation. Additionally, the performance analytics of ServiceNow was especially beneficial for setting thresholds, aggregating, and correlating infrastructure data.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Any advice about APM solutions?
There are many factors and we know little about your requirements (size of org, technology stack, management systems, the scope of implementation). Our goal was to consolidate APM and infra monitor...
What do you like most about BigPanda?
One of the most valuable features of BigPanda is its user-friendly interface.
What do you like most about ServiceNow IT Operations Management?
From my perspective as an asset manager, the most valuable feature of the solution is the configuration management portion, where I can actively add something to the database.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow IT Operations Management?
We obtained discovery licenses at about seven dollars Australian per unit, which we found to be reasonable and competitive. The pricing model offers scaling where not everything consumes a license ...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow IT Operations Management?
There is room for improvement in service mapping within ServiceNow ITOM. When we have more time, we'll look to extend that and apply it to business-critical services like email.
 

Also Known As

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ServiceNow ITOM
 

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