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BMC Helix ITSM vs SCSM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix ITSM
Ranking in Help Desk Software
4th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SCSM
Ranking in Help Desk Software
15th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
13th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category, the mindshare of BMC Helix ITSM is 13.6%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SCSM is 2.0%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Service Management (ITSM)
 

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…
Hossam Hussein - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 24, 2022
Helps us manage IT operations, including incident and service requests, but could be easier to create reports
The solution could be more simple. For example, it takes a lot of work to create reports. It runs on Microsoft SQL queries. Creating custom reports on ManageEngine takes less work from the administrator. Microsoft System Center Service Manager has a large infrastructure and a large number of servers. For production and creation, it needs about five servers. For comparison, ManageEngine just requires one server, and it includes everything out of the box. The setup process could be improved. In the next release, I would like to see a mobile application for users to open tickets. I would also like the ability to deploy the solution on the cloud.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of BMC Helix ITSM are the service level management, configuration, and reporting tool."
"It provides a good user experience."
"Having all the processes, fields, and settings already setup out-of-the-box, thus minimizing implementation time."
"In BMC, you can do absolutely anything. You can customize, you can configure, and you can customize and develop pretty much anything."
"It's one of the top solutions on the market for ITSM capabilities."
"Helix is more lightweight than these tools. It's a traditional tool that was developed more than 10 years ago. Ease of use is the operative word."
"MyIT is simple to use and its mobility is a big plus for our on the go users."
"Our Change Management and Incident Management​ processes have been greatly improved."
"SCSM is easy to learn because all of the material, including training videos, can be found online."
"I've used SCSM a lot, and its features are valuable."
"I like the reporting service. SCSM has a good reporting service and analysis service for analysis requests."
"Many more features than other comparable products."
"The reporting is very good."
"The support from Microsoft is good and we also have local support on the ground in Nigeria."
"The most valuable feature is the reporting of incidents."
"We use SCSM to manage all of our IT operations, including incident and service requests and problem management."
 

Cons

"They should add some of the bolt-ons into the initial setup, such as chat."
"Regarding reporting, when sharing information with leadership, we utilize BI support and data or more analytical tools. These tools provide accurate and comprehensive reports, covering various aspects. Reports are either sent directly through email or automated using scripts. It would be beneficial to integrate similar capabilities into BMC for future use. Many applications we work with already have a centralized virtual automation tool, such as Control M, but manual effort is still required. Improvements in automation for accurate and efficient reporting in BMC would be valuable."
"Adding additional fields does not work very well."
"The notifications that the solution is providing are very helpful, they should keep improving them for the future."
"We found that there was numerous issues upgrading from 8.1 to 9.1 in that all our licenses were broken for almost a year and a half. We chased down a total of 14 hotfixes, patches, and service packs before things were finally resolved. During that time, said "fixes" also broke other things, so it was quite the sore spot with management for some time."
"Support could be better."
"The amount of software issues are still too big, even considering the complexity of the tool."
"There are some limitations or restrictions to using BMC Helix. For example, when we do some reporting, the reporting interface should be more user-friendly from my point of view."
"It crashes our client's computers. Sometimes they get blue screens. It would be useful if SCSM could check the upgrades or patches before we implemented them to see if they are going to crash a client's system. Or, if it does install, and the client's system crashes, it would be good if the solution could revert back somehow."
"It's not too hard to compile stuff but it is hard to manage the solution. Even the design itself makes it difficult for management."
"There is no development with this product, and we had to go and buy additional ITSM solutions to sit on top of it. We had to buy products from companies like Cireson and Cased Dimensions in order to get the functionality that we need out of it. So, we're using Service Manager as an engine, rather than as a full-blown product. It is the engine, but we have other products sitting on top of it to make it work properly."
"My company had planned a few months ago to apply SCSM over the cloud in order to provide updates, like regular updates, but it had to be put through a few tools from Microsoft on the cloud, which was not easy."
"The product needs to improve its integration with other tools. It also needs to have a better UI and a simple dashboard."
"The price of this solution is high and it needs to be cheaper."
"Once we had an issue with a desktop download that would not open."
"We would like to see a web-based interface that works on mobile devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If Customer and IT agents are happy, that is one of the greatest ROI. However, one of the major factors is Leadership, because at the end they have to justify the cost."
"We did not compare the price of BMC Helix ITSM to other vendors. However, it has a mid-range price."
"The cost is relatively high, especially for the BMC Controller application. However, the expense is justified by the standard and reliable features it offers. This product's reputation in the market is strong, providing assurance in terms of data and other considerations."
"Please always get the latest quote from a BMC partner or from BMC. Check for the latest offerings."
"BMC is a little bit cheaper than ServiceNow, but BMC doesn't have the same capabilities in its entry-level product at the moment. The basic version does not have the DWP features that most of our customers are requesting."
"The price of BMC Helix ITSM could improve their price."
"BMC Helix ITSM is a very cost-effective solution."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
"Licensing can be complex and confusing."
"I would rate the pricing as two out of five."
"The price should be lower."
"It comes free with the enterprise agreement that we have, but the expense really is in having to buy another product to sit on top of it to make it work properly. You wind up having to buy additional support and additional product with their own support and maintenance costs on top of that."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The platform is competitively priced."
"It is a lower price vs. other things on the market."
"The license for SCSM is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
28%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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.
What do you like most about SCSM?
The solution offers good productivity at a low price point.
What needs improvement with SCSM?
One customer uses another management tool, SiteScope, alongside SCSM. They might be looking for additional functionalities that SCSM could integrate. Thus, the product could include more features s...
 

Also Known As

Remedy ITSM, Remedy, Helix Remedy
System Center Service Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Brookfield, HealthSouth Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mercator, SAP, Stanford University
Fibabanka, UMC Health System
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