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BMC Helix ITSM vs Dameware Remote Support comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix ITSM
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (4th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (3rd)
Dameware Remote Support
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (29th), Active Directory Management (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

BMC Helix ITSM and Dameware Remote Support aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. BMC Helix ITSM is designed for IT Service Management (ITSM) and holds a mindshare of 13.6%, up 12.4% compared to last year.
Dameware Remote Support, on the other hand, focuses on Remote Access, holds 1.5% mindshare, down 1.6% since last year.
IT Service Management (ITSM)
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

RajkumarK - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
The leading service management platform for delivering intelligent, user-centric experiences
We used to support VMware applications, focusing on distributed applications such as data from ETW, Snowflake, and SAP. Our role involved processing critical data systems through internal mechanics and IT processes, primarily managed by the application support group.  We employed services to…
it_user273750 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 16, 2015
The Remote Support tool allows techs to link to off-network users, but the knowledge base lacks updated articles.
The ability to control admin rights through AD groups allows the techs to have all of the rights that they would normally without adjustments on the backend of the product. The Internet Sessions with the Remote Support tool also help for field support as well The Internet Sessions with the Remote…

Quotes from Members

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are licenses to use this solution."
"I am not sure the exact price we pay for the solution but I know it is in the high seven-figure amount annually."
"The price of BMC Helix ITSM could improve their price."
"It is not very expensive and not very cheap. It is somewhere in-between. Some of the features are more expensive. There are also additional costs. If you want to use most of the features, you need to pay more."
"Just make sure you really sit down and look at what you will be using per user, therefore you will not be surprised with a big bill. You do not want every user having every license, it really is not needed."
"The price of BMC Helix ITSM is expensive."
"Please always get the latest quote from a BMC partner or from BMC. Check for the latest offerings."
"The solution's pricing should come down."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Helix ITSM?
If we consider major players like Ford or BMW, their core focus is manufacturing products like cars. To ensure smooth operations, any arising issues, be it security concerns or issues within depart...
What needs improvement with BMC Helix ITSM?
The tool needs greater customization flexibility, particularly concerning notifications and the progressive view web page. This is significant because it encompasses various aspects like incident m...
What is your primary use case for BMC Helix ITSM?
We majorly use the solution for user ticket management, incident management, and event management.
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Also Known As

Remedy ITSM, Remedy, Helix Remedy
DameWare, SolarWinds DameWare, SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support
 

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Sample Customers

Brookfield, HealthSouth Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mercator, SAP, Stanford University
Illinois School District
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