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ServiceNow vs ServiceNow Discovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
Using ServiceNow boosts efficiency and ROI, overcoming challenges; quick integration and diverse modules enhance productivity and cost savings.
Sentiment score
6.9
ROI from ServiceNow Discovery varies, influenced by efficiency, data use challenges, automation benefits, and implementation strategies.
The return on investment is good when implementing for ourselves and for other clients.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
ServiceNow's customer service is efficient, though technical support varies; knowledgeable staff and community resources are valuable.
Sentiment score
6.3
ServiceNow Discovery's support is inconsistent, ranging from responsive to inadequate, with reliance on community forums and documentation.
The support is exemplary and deserves a perfect rating.
I have contacted them four to five times over the past two years, and they have been quite helpful.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
ServiceNow is scalable, cloud-based, supports large enterprises, with easy expansion and integration, despite potential rapid scaling challenges.
Sentiment score
7.8
ServiceNow Discovery is scalable for diverse infrastructures with challenges in legacy apps and Google Cloud, impacting smaller entities' cost.
It is capable of vertical scaling with no issues.
I would rate it as a nine on a scale of one to ten, indicating it is highly scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
ServiceNow is generally stable and responsive, with occasional issues resolved efficiently by the support team.
Sentiment score
8.2
ServiceNow Discovery is praised for its stability and reliability, performing well across updates with minimal issues when properly resourced.
ServiceNow is stable enough.
ServiceNow is already a stable tool.
 

Room For Improvement

ServiceNow needs enhanced UX, simpler interfaces, better licensing, improved documentation, integration, and expanded mobile and offline functionality.
ServiceNow Discovery needs improved integration, UI, pricing, cloud features, AI utilization, and support for ease and flexibility.
There is a need for bug or error tracking in ServiceNow.
There are sometimes challenges with the portal being a bit confusing for new users.
Improvements could include implementing chatbots to simplify ticket creation.
 

Setup Cost

ServiceNow's high pricing and complex licensing favor larger enterprises with scalability and functionality, despite deterring smaller businesses.
ServiceNow Discovery is considered costly, but many users find its advanced features and automation worth the investment.
ServiceNow's pricing can be justified if more functionality is required.
ServiceNow is considered more expensive compared to other products.
 

Valuable Features

ServiceNow offers flexible customization, cloud-based integration, real-time analytics, and automation for efficient business process management across various departments.
ServiceNow Discovery offers seamless integration, service mapping, security, and accurate data insights, enhancing IT operations and change management.
ServiceNow provides a wide range of functionality, covering all the necessary modules, unlike Jira which is primarily for IT.
The most valuable features of ServiceNow for me are its ticketing and reporting capabilities.
The workflows are beneficial as they allow tasks to be assigned to respective teams without the need for coding.
 

Categories and Ranking

ServiceNow
Ranking in IT Asset Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
216
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (1st), IT Service Management (ITSM) (1st), Rapid Application Development Software (2nd), No-Code Development Platforms (1st)
ServiceNow Discovery
Ranking in IT Asset Management
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (2nd), Cloud Resource Discovery Services (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of ServiceNow is 23.7%, down from 27.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Discovery is 5.4%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Somnath Kand - PeerSpot reviewer
Custom integration and reporting lead to efficient ticket management
There is a need for bug or error tracking in ServiceNow. Although there are child incidents or tickets, tracking primary issues or bugs within enhancements is not present. The reporting features in the new portal could be more user-friendly. While it provides options to minimize chart and image sizes, actual implementation doesn't always reflect these changes.
Kaustubh Partha - PeerSpot reviewer
Scans servers and network devices through SNMP and reduces manual maintenance for our infrastructure team
I like how ServiceNow Discovery scans servers and network devices through SNMP. Most fields on our forms are auto-filled, reducing manual maintenance for our infrastructure team. Post Discovery implementation there is hardly any maintenance. There are three to four fields that are customized. Otherwise, 90% of the data is auto-filled. Discovery can also run in bulk, which is helpful for organizations that cannot run it during weekdays. With identification rules, if a configuration item (CI) isn't in the CMDB, you can simply add the IP address, and it will be automatically added based on criteria like name or serial number, making CMDB maintenance easier.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
27%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about ServiceNow Discovery?
The solution can prioritize the discovery of IP ranges. The product automatically places all Discovery CIs into the correct class within the CMDB.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Discovery?
The product pricing is fair and reasonable for the value it provides. However, it is important to factor in the ongoing maintenance costs, as the system requires professional upkeep to ensure optim...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Discovery?
The continuous improvement in the quality and customization of the product features would be beneficial, particularly as more customers rely heavily on its capabilities.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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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