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IFS Cloud Platform vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

IFS Cloud Platform
Ranking in Help Desk Software
7th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (1st), ERP (9th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (4th), IT Asset Management (7th), License Management (2nd)
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Ranking in Help Desk Software
3rd
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is 7.3%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Help Desk Software
 

Featured Reviews

Patrick Abi Habib - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 23, 2023
I like the connectivity and interfaces, but the reporting could be more user-friendly
IFS uses Crystal Report mostly, which isn't too user-friendly. Developing reports isn't easy and requires a lot of dev time. Since SAP bought it, Crystal Report has become more complicated to use on IFS. You have a dashboard for reporting that is good, but it's incomplete. Most of our clients use Power BI or some additional tooling for BI. I worked on a third-party system called Harmony Solution. This French company produces a reporting tool that I feel is better than Crystal Report for IFS. They could also improve the plugin for Excel data migration to clarify its use. Many clients use it for massive amounts of data, which affects their systems. There is no communication about that. Clients use the Excel plugin because they know it works, but it does not always work the way it should. They need to improve the plugin's performance or inform customers to limit their use. Migration jobs are often based on Excel inputs, particularly CSV files. That can cause issues when operating across several countries. For example, say I'm working on a French PC collaborating with someone in India who uses an Indian PC. Excel will transform the file based on the country's language, and the input data will be wrong. I believe they are trying to fix this with the smart data tool in the cloud.
CarlosPerez7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2023
Easy to configure and affordable compared to other software options
In my experience, I have implemented it at four different companies including Banyan Health Systems, Jessie Trice Health Systems, Harvard Maintenance, and another service-based company. I primarily use it to maintain different health systems One of the most valuable features of Service Desk Plus…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Having a young talented programmer, during the six years of use, we were able to save around 75 000 EUR preparing simple modifications using customization rather than ordering them in IFS / Partner."
"There tends not to be a massive weakness in the product itself, as weaknesses can quickly be resolved in the next patch or the next release."
"What I like about IFS Applications is that it's easier to use and implement than SAP. I also like that the IFS Applications team is more flexible than the SAP team."
"When it comes to financing, the solution has helped us to concentrate finance functions like accounting processes in one system. This includes about 70 internal entities around the world."
"Some of the strengths are Enterprise Management Solutions and the series of Management solutions which is number one in Gartner's report and has been for the last five years."
"The workflow of the solution is very good."
"Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry."
"The solution overall is very versatile and flexible, especially compared to other products."
"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is meeting all my needs, it is a good solution. The integration and security are good. The solution is under-friendly."
"This solution has provided a way to manage request tracking and resolution."
"It was easy to implement. I didn't have a hard time. It was very quick, around 10 to 20 minutes."
"The ticketing function is very straightforward and easy to use."
"Its interface is most valuable. It is easy to use, and our customers find it amazing because of that. Nowadays, it is not only IT technicians who deal with tickets. People from HR and finance also handle tickets, and not all of them are tech-savvy, so it is nice for them to have an interface that they can easily relate to. They appreciate that."
"Easy to setup with a user-friendly interface that works well on cloud. It has a lot of important features: workflow builder, configuration management database, and recorded solutions."
"The strength is its pricing. It is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use."
 

Cons

"There should be some improvements in the predefined templates in IFS Applications."
"An area for improvement would be transactions, which can be tedious to complete as the process is very complex."
"Aspects of HR and payroll could be better."
"Customization needs to be improved."
"IFS Applications is not robust enough to handle high-volume transactions, so it's not suitable for larger enterprises."
"It would be ideal if, in the future, the product could incorporate IoT and blockchain elements. We'd like to explore more of these types of features going forward."
"Technical support could be improved."
"There are certain digital features that need to be incorporated, such as IOP."
"There is room for improvement in the automation. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus should take note of repeated incidents and automatically offer solutions to them."
"The self-service feature for end users and the knowledge base need to be improved."
"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by having better integration with Microsoft Azure."
"There are some performance issues. The solution we used before this ran through a centralized server for remote control and it was much more responsive than this one is. There is a bit of a lag with the remote control option."
"If it could have a tighter integration with Microsoft 365, particularly for email flow, it would be great."
"Currently, I cannot configure more than one point of contact. I have the MSP version, and we have around 80 or 90 customers. I don't see the features where I can configure multiple contact points for a customer so that they're notified when we are having an outreach or when we want to send them a planned maintenance notification. Other things that are lacking are mapping SLAs with vendors and mapping back on the tickets."
"We should be able to monitor the performance of assets, not only documents. For example, printers. We should be able to monitor ink levels and get notifications when the ink is low. In another operation manager I use, they send me a notification when the device is off, or has something to perform."
"Offers very limited customizations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"
"The pricing of the solution may appear to be expensive for smaller companies with only tens of users; however, for larger and mid-size industrial companies, IFS is able to win deals and the pricing is competitive in the market."
"There's an additional yearly cost for support."
"We pay for a license to use the solution, which is not very expensive."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions."
"Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."
"There are varying license levels that you can purchase."
"It is cheaper than the competitors."
"As compared to a lot of systems out there, it is more affordable."
"For our 500 assets that are using the professional version of the solution, we pay somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000 per year."
"The price is much better than other products so pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a reasonably priced product."
"The tool's price is okay and in line with other products, maybe even cheaper than some products."
"I am using the free edition of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. There are different versions available, such as professional."
"The platform has good pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Construction Company
7%
Educational Organization
60%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IFS Applications?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IFS Applications?
The product is reasonably priced. The costs are justified by the value provided, considering the comprehensive features and minimal need for customization. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
What needs improvement with IFS Applications?
The solution's reporting tools still require improvement. The current functionality could be more user-friendly and flexible, which can lead to increased reliance on service partners for custom cha...
What do you like most about ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
The platform's most beneficial features are incident management, change management, request management, and asset management.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
I am not directly involved with the pricing and negotiations, but I am aware they are managed by the higher management of the company.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by offering a user-friendly environment similar to ServiceNow. It should also include more compatibility with different types of devices, especially conc...
 

Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
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Sample Customers

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia. 
Tranter IT Infrastructure Services Limited, Sterlite Technologies, averda, Radiology Associates
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