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Spiceworks pros and cons

Vendor: Spiceworks
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

Spiceworks integrates both helpdesk and inventory management as core features.
Email-based ticketing with hashtag actions enhances operational efficiency.
Spiceworks automatically gathers comprehensive asset details such as MAC addresses, computer names, IP addresses, and model details.
It provides visibility into user login activities and installed software across devices, aiding in management and security oversight.
Spiceworks is beneficial for startups and smaller organizations looking for a cost-effective service desk system.

CONS

Spiceworks could benefit from more direct computer interaction capabilities, such as opening tickets and monitoring status without direct access to computers.
The SNMP sniffer in Spiceworks requires considerable effort to configure properly.
Incorporating an integrated asset management tool in Spiceworks would enhance functionality by allowing offline devices to be accounted for.
Remote access improvements, such as compatibility with tablets and the ability to remotely control computers from a PC, could streamline technical support in Spiceworks.
Device management needs refinement as recognized devices in Spiceworks remain on the network even after removal, requiring manual deletion.
 

Spiceworks Pros review quotes

it_user273492 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 24, 2017
Helpdesk and inventory are both equally valuable, and they form the true core of the product.
Fernando Cezario - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 25, 2024
It was easy to integrate Spiceworks with our existing setup.
reviewer1236861 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2020
It shows the users that are currently logged in, which is not something that Active Directory by default will ever let you know up front.
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JV
Sep 21, 2021
It lets us know whether devices are getting out of date and tracked warranties. Spiceworks also gave me visibility in terms of what software was installed on each device and its status.
Hassan Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2022
If you're in the market for a low-cost service desk system, Spiceworks is a good software solution to start out with, especially when it comes to startups and those organizations that don't currently have any existing service desk software in place.
it_user1379664 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 24, 2020
The nice thing about Spiceworks is always it's free. Monitoring of printers for low toner. Finding machines that have low memory or low hard disk space.
Saifallah Chakroun - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 9, 2022
It's easy to understand.
Michael Ojieh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2022
Spiceworks' dashboard allows you to drill down to the notes, where I can take an inventory of the network and see the devices I need to monitor.
Jeetendar Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
The solution is easy to use and easy to manage.
LA
Feb 17, 2020
The most valuable features are the inventory and personalization.
 

Spiceworks Cons review quotes

it_user273492 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 24, 2017
They've also tried to integrate it with social logins, like Twitter and LinkedIn, and that type of login authentication has no place in a corporate application.
Fernando Cezario - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 25, 2024
With Spiceworks, like, when I open the websites, I have to Zoom in. I need to zoom in on those websites sometimes because it makes it horrible to use.
reviewer1236861 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2020
The network mapping could be improved. Putting together an actual bonafide network map would be really nice.
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JV
Sep 21, 2021
Once a device was recognized on the network, Spiceworks never got rid of it even after you took it off the network. You had to go in and manually remove it.
Hassan Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2022
One of the biggest ways in which Spiceworks could improve is by developing better and more automated workflows. For example, in another solution called ServiceDesk by ManageEngine, you can have levels of approval in the event that there is a request for new software, or when someone requests a VPN or WiFi connection. This kind of multi-stage approval feature provided by ServiceDesk does not appear to exist in Spiceworks, and it is one of their main shortcomings for me.
it_user1379664 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 24, 2020
There are a lot of disadvantages to Spiceworks because it's not an agent-based solution.
Saifallah Chakroun - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 9, 2022
Sometimes, it can be difficult to integrate what you need.
Michael Ojieh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2022
I would like to see more information when drilling down into access permissions, assignments management, or tagging. When I click a note or a device, I should be able to see more details about the router and modem. For example, I want to see the version, downtime, availability, latency, etc. I should have easy access to everything about our assets at a glance.
Jeetendar Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
The GUI must be improved.
LA
Feb 17, 2020
Having an integrated asset management tool, where I can plug in things that are offline, would be good.