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Flexera One vs ServiceNow comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Flexera One
Ranking in IT Asset Management
13th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Management Platforms (6th)
ServiceNow
Ranking in IT Asset Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
213
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (1st), IT Service Management (ITSM) (1st), Rapid Application Development Software (4th), No-Code Development Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of Flexera One is 0.6%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow is 26.6%, up from 25.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management
 

Q&A Highlights

AS
Oct 27, 2014
 

Featured Reviews

Anne Watson - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 27, 2023
Robust SAM Solution that is always a Step Ahead of the competition
There is room for improvement in the purchasing module. There are things I would change in that. Also, the automation components, like having the contracts, scheduling, and notifications embedded into the application, which they've been promising to do since 2014. There are some key things in there that make it clunkier than it should be. But overall, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Moreover, in additional features, I would like to see the reporting change. Eliminate Cognos and create a dynamic front end that allows for straight SQL queries, to get a more flexible and richer reporting module - especially for the Cloud version, FlexNet One; without having access to the SQL database for reporting, it makes it prohibitive.
II
Feb 8, 2024
Comprehensive IT service management with predefined processes, and seamless integration, empowering organizations to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
Some features within ServiceNow have negatively impacted productivity, particularly in managing the entire process. Transitioning from Jira to ServiceNow has proven challenging for end users, as requests now involve multiple tasks, IBM numbers, and request numbers, which can be confusing. The ticketing system is also complex, causing confusion among teams and complicating reporting. Regarding incident management, while the process remains similar, end-user feedback indicates an overwhelming amount of unnecessary information, leading to confusion. There is a need to enhance ticket details visibility on the portal, such as displaying SLA information, which currently requires development effort. Additionally, there's a need for line manager approvals, especially for requests like license procurement, which is currently managed via teammates. Developing a feature specifically for approvals could alleviate the need for additional licenses. There are challenges with SLA reporting due to SLAs being configured as tasks. This leads to difficulties in accurately reporting SLA compliance, as one ticket may have multiple SLAs. Addressing this issue would improve reporting accuracy.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best thing about FlexNet Manager for my clients is its strong grip on managing licenses and ensuring they stick to their contracts."
"It is a stable solution."
"So the solution has a really great licensing module, and they're constantly keeping up with the newest trends."
"I like the way it does its compliance. I like its discovery, and I like the fact that it keeps separate hardware and assets and provides easy accessibility to raw data."
"It is robust and very user-friendly."
"I think ServiceNow is highly stable. These kinds of tools are used in a big company, and I haven't seen any issues in terms of the core platform."
"The thing that I like most about it is the easy integration with the CMDB. I'm able to look at the CMDB for applications and develop my assessments and attestations based on the application and point them at that application owner. So, I can really automate the whole thing."
"I like the incident module, which is useful for tracking your incidents and other things. It is a reliable solution."
"The Idea Portal and the PPM platform are most valuable. Their out-of-the-box dashboards and reporting are fantastic. I use them almost on a weekly basis. I have developed a couple of PMO dashboards for reporting. It is user-friendly. Everything is done through a navigation bar, and it makes things a lot easier that way."
"It facilitates the monitoring of major incidents and provides insights into the effort expended to resolve each incident."
"The solution has a user-friendly interface."
"I like that in ServiceNow creating workflows is simpler than that in HP Service Manager. Also, I really like the customization feature. It allows us to customize the service portal and permits us to do a lot of customization per business needs."
 

Cons

"One area that could use improvement is the deployment of Flexera agents."
"There is room for improvement in the purchasing module. There are things I would change in that. Also, the automation components, like having the contracts, scheduling, and notifications embedded into the application, which they've been promising to do since 2014."
"They could improve their reporting. I'd particularly like them to allow you to schedule it."
"The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"I would like to see a mobile version of ServiceNow."
"The solution should offer better security when it comes to storing data."
"We are struggling with the scheduling part, but it doesn't necessarily mean that it is a ServiceNow issue. It could be the way we have configured it. We don't have it configured in a way where you can schedule a support call with our end users. We are looking for more automation in the box and the chat feature."
"One thing I don't care for is the reporting and the way it functions."
"The high price is a huge barrier in Portugal."
"There should be fewer clicks and faster integrations between solutions."
"Creating service catalog forms could be made easier."
"Needs additional software titles and easier normalization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment."
"It was certainly on a par with the price we were paying for Snow License Manager. It wasn't overly expensive."
"The licensing cost is based on your partnership with ServiceNow and what you have selected for implementation. There is an annual license cost which is calculated based on your number of devices."
"The product cost is higher than that of other vendors."
"I am from Brazil. For Latin American markets, ServiceNow is very expensive as compared to other vendors, such as VMware."
"ServiceNow is a leader and its pricing is quite good, quite competitive... Sometimes some plugins are not priced reasonably but, generally, the platform itself, its modules, are priced reasonably."
"The price of this solution is expensive."
"I'm not aware of any additional costs. I'm pretty sure that the current client is paying just the licensing fee per user. I do know that they've got some support agreement with ServiceNow, but I don't think that is broken out or specific to Project Management. It is just inclusive."
"I would say it is moderately expensive, ranging from six to seven on a scale of ten."
"It is fairly expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
8%
Educational Organization
24%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FlexNet Manager?
Based on the enterprise-level packages that my company purchases, I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment. ServiceNow is better ...
What needs improvement with FlexNet Manager?
The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required. FlexNet Manager's connectors are not that good, especially when compared to what Flexera provid...
What is your primary use case for FlexNet Manager?
During my tenure from 2018 to 2022 with Intel, my primary client was a global network with a significant presence in Europe, particularly Germany. I provided services using Flexera's FlexNet Manage...
Which solution is better for developing non-ITSM applications: OutSystems or Service Now?
The short answer is that OutSystems is far better for 2 main reasons. Firstly, with Service Now you are locked into that platform for good. The business model is to lock in and then keep pumping th...
Would you choose ServiceNow over Microsoft PowerApps?
Hi Netanya, I will choose ServiceNow because ServiceNow is a very good tool compared to Microsoft PowerApp. Because ServiceNow has a very strong module (Performance Analysis) reporting which will ...
What do you like most about ServiceNow?
The solution has a user-friendly interface.
 

Also Known As

FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, Flexera SaaS Manager
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Foray Technologies, BMC
AAA, AstraZeneca, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Broadcom, Christus Health, Epicor, Equinix, GE Capital, Intuit, KPMG, Loyola Marymount University, OshKosh, Quantas, RedHat, Royal Bank of Scotland, Swiss Re, U.S. Department of Energy, Safeway, Yale University, and Zillow    
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