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LiveAgent vs SCSM comparison

QualityUnit and Microsoft are both solutions in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category. QualityUnit is ranked #43, while Microsoft is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.4. QualityUnit holds a 0.2% mindshare in ISM, compared to Microsoft’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of QualityUnit users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
LiveAgent
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100% willing to recommend
SCSM
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SCSM and LiveAgent are competitive products in the field of customer support and IT service management. LiveAgent appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set and ease of deployment, offering significant value for cost.

Features: SCSM offers robust integration with Microsoft systems, customizable workflows, and comprehensive IT service management capabilities. LiveAgent provides multi-channel support, automation, and advanced reporting features, facilitating efficient customer interactions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SCSM requires a complex setup process requiring specialized technical knowledge. LiveAgent provides straightforward deployment and is recognized for superior customer service, enhancing the user experience.

Pricing and ROI: SCSM involves high upfront costs with ROI depending on Microsoft technology adoption. LiveAgent offers more accessible pricing models, leading to quicker ROI due to lower initial investments and rapid deployment.

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Categories and Ranking

LiveAgent
Ranking in Help Desk Software
38th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
43rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Knowledge Management Software (15th)
SCSM
Ranking in Help Desk Software
12th
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
11th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category, the mindshare of LiveAgent is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SCSM is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Service Management (ITSM)
 

Featured Reviews

DL
Service level optimization is key as is the integrated email and chat functions
I'd like to see an improvement in the connection to other software or the ability to have a direct connection. For now you can send an email with specific data and the system will react to it but you can't have a direct conversation. The issue is with optimization for the times when you need to go outside of the system. I'd like to see an improved API to the system, rather than other softwares having to trigger everything. You can connect from outside via the API so things like client details can be changed but there's no internal trigger that would automatically update.
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PraveenSharma3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced remote functionality complements intricate admin management
We are using it as co-management, working from SCCM and some from Intune. However, there are dissimilarities between SCCM and Intune, so we use SCCM for specific tasks or policies Currently, with the system, we have some remote tool functionality which is not available with Intune. We are also…
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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 feature was how the solution helped us to prioritize tasks."
"Provides service level optimization."
"This solution is easy to use."
"It is one of the most stable solutions in the market."
"The remote access is one of the features I really enjoy. The pushing of email updates and things like that are very good."
"The most requested feature from our customers is the helpdesk ticketing system."
"SCCM provides remote tool functionality, which is not in Intune."
"The solution's setup process is relatively straightforward due to the familiar deployment steps similar to other Microsoft solutions."
"This product has helped our organization by allowing people to connect with each other."
"The solution is quite easy to integrate with other Microsoft products."
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Cons

"Connection to other softwares could be improved."
"There are other products that are more popular."
"The product needs to improve its integration with other tools. It also needs to have a better UI and a simple dashboard."
"We would like to see a web-based interface that works on mobile devices."
"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."
"The major issues with SCSM include its severe slowness, especially on the client side, and the lack of comprehensive reporting tools."
"It would be better if they had a portal for administrators. It would help me use it from anywhere and connect to any device from anywhere. I can administer the solution without a VPN."
"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."
"Resources for understanding compliance and relative compliance need to be made available."
"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."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Licensing can be complex and confusing."
"The price should be lower."
"The price of the solution could be better. My organization has an enterprise annual license with Microsoft which provides us support."
"I would rate the pricing as two out of five."
"The platform is competitively priced."
"It is a lower price vs. other things on the market."
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Top Industries

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Government
25%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

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What do you like most about SCSM?
The solution offers good productivity at a low price point.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SCSM?
We acquired SCSM for free with our Microsoft Endpoint Manager purchase, and we only paid for the integration process.
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What needs improvement with SCSM?
From an admin point of view, Intune has more features and is easier to manage compared to SCCM. SCCM is a little complex for the admin point of view. Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, ...
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Also Known As

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System Center Service Manager
 

Overview

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QualityUnit
System Center Service Manager is a software product by Microsoft to allow organizations to manage incidents and problems. Microsoft states that the product is compliant with industry best practices such as the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) and in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). SCSM has integrated ITIL compliant fulfillment of service requests. Service requests are submitted by the end user in order to obtain information, access to a new application or the most common of all, password reset.
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Sample Customers

Orange, Huawei, T Mobile, eOn, Solid Trust Pay, G4S, Oxford University
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