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SS&C Blue Prism vs ServiceNow Now Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

ServiceNow Now Platform
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (11th), No-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
SS&C Blue Prism
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
23rd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Design (21st), Business Process Management (BPM) (22nd), Process Automation (23rd), Medical Insurance Claims Software (3rd), Insurance Claims Processing (5th), Document Management Software (14th), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (12th), Loan Management Software (2nd), Document Automation Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Low-Code Development Platforms category, the mindshare of ServiceNow Now Platform is 1.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SS&C Blue Prism is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Fabio QUINTANILHA - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows for seamless integration and sharing of common features
The initial setup is straightforward. There are limited access. If you choose not to use scripts, you can still configure the majority of the settings on the platform. The technical aspect of implementing changes is governed by change management processes. Even simple features require careful consideration of communication, documentation, and governance. Despite the setup being relatively straightforward and typically taking one to two weeks to complete once the desired outcome is identified, the implementation phase can often extend for a month or two due to various factors. I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
Venkat Sivaprakash - PeerSpot reviewer
Advanced language processing, useful for global business operations, and a quick setup
Some important features include the language capabilities, which are crucial since RPA has to read the documents provided by the customer. A separate OCR needs to be brought in if the language is different from English. Blue Prism was once the most expensive and advanced, especially when working with Java applications. However, the distinctions between Blue Prism and UiPath are blurring, offering similar advantages. UiPath has features that allow it to read and break down scanned copies into readable text, which is beneficial.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very stable solution."
"ITOM Discovery is a great feature."
"At this point, over and above what ServiceNow actually is, the key is that it's really nothing but a web service. Whether it's a form or anything, the best part is that you can easily leverage anything of ServiceNow for any application anywhere just by calling the REST endpoints and handling the request messages."
"The tool helps to automate IT service management processes. It's the market-leading technology. It can provide the company with chatbots and a unique process or workflow orchestration. It can be customized to the customer's specific needs, enabling semi-automatic or full automation processes. It integrates fully with SAP and offers a wide range of advantages for both us and our clients."
"The solution is very comprehensive."
"ServiceNow Now Platform is quite useful, scalable, and flexible. The user interface is very good."
"The product's most advantageous feature is platform innovation."
"The simplicity is great."
"Some important features include the language capabilities, which are crucial since RPA has to read the documents provided by the customer."
 

Cons

"If AI were better integrated into ServiceNow, it would lower the RPA costs and make the platform more accessible."
"The solution is very expensive."
"ServiceNow is not open source, so there is a license you must pay. As for how much it costs, what I have observed is that it often depends on your subscriptions. Suppose that you go with some subscriptions such as IDSM or any type of package like it, then the license cost will be impacted accordingly. Similarly, the cost is also adjusted based on your headcount of how many users will be using it."
"The product should be integrated with Power BI."
"The solution's user interface is very average, and it needs to be more enriched and user-friendly."
"The pricing model is complex and needs to be both lowered and simplified."
"The basic reporting system is rather static."
"Bug and defect management are not available in ServiceNow."
"Blue Prism is more costly than UiPath in terms of robotic licenses and orchestrators."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Most of the features are included in the licensing cost. However, if we need extra plugins that are not available at the ServiceNow Hub or store, then we have to pay extra for those."
"I don't have much exposure to the costs attached to the solution. I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest price, and ten is the highest price since it is a costly tool."
"It's expensive and if you need some analytical views of your activity, there is an additional cost."
"In my opinion, it is expensive. However, they do offer favorable licensing for charities, for example."
"Pricing is based on the number of users and user licenses, but the product is 20% to 30% more than the competition."
"The solution is expensive, and I rate it a ten for pricing."
"People seem to be buying the tool a lot. I think its licensing is okay."
"The price of the product falls on the higher side of the spectrum."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
25%
Insurance Company
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Construction Company
4%
 

Company Size

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

What do you like most about ServiceNow Now Platform?
The integration with other tools is pretty good.
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Now Platform?
The analytics should be more readily available on the base product. Historical data isn't as easily available as expected and it requires buying additional licenses for more features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SS&C Blue Prism?
Blue Prism is more costly compared to UiPath with regard to robotic licenses and orchestrators.
What needs improvement with SS&C Blue Prism?
Blue Prism is more costly than UiPath in terms of robotic licenses and orchestrators. Blue Prism initially had more security features, differentiating Bluetooth services from UiPath. I am not sure ...
What is your primary use case for SS&C Blue Prism?
I am into GBS transformation, global business services transformation, as well as operations activation services. The work scope includes process mining projects, generative AI projects, and managi...
 

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