BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) vs. ServiceNow IT Asset Management

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BMC Helix CMDB
Score 10.0 out of 10
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The BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB, formerly known as Atrium CMDB) is a configuration management database.N/A
ServiceNow IT Asset Management
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
ITSM / ITOM specialist ServiceNow launched its software asset management solution in 2017. Built on the Now Platform, the ServiceNow IT Asset Management bundle, which includes the CMDB module also as well as the relatively new SAM module, allows users to manage software licenses and hardware assets with IT workflows and lifecycle visibility. This bundle presents a solution to users not using the ServiceNow ITSM bundle.N/A
Pricing
BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)ServiceNow IT Asset Management
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BMC Helix CMDBServiceNow IT Asset Management
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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IT Asset Management
Comparison of IT Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
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Ratings
ServiceNow IT Asset Management
8.0
16 Ratings
4% above category average
Software and hardware inventory tracking00 Ratings8.516 Ratings
License management00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Asset lifecycle monitoring00 Ratings8.515 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings6.914 Ratings
Asset relationship management00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
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User Ratings
BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)ServiceNow IT Asset Management
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(5 ratings)
8.0
(17 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)ServiceNow IT Asset Management
Likelihood to Recommend
BMC Helix
Lets you run more effective CABs with accurate configuration and dependency data. Understand the impact of change on other assets applications and services. Detecting potential underlying issues [when multiple] changes are made. Provides very adaptable and highly reliable data quality and integrity engines configured through rules [to] ensure normalization, data source prioritization, and deduplication.
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ServiceNow
As I have used it as a ticketing tool, so it has an ability to integrate very well with other softwares to help make co ordination in your work much easier. Whenever, I used to get a scenario from end user regarding an issue via chat, the service now window would pop up immediately as it was integrated.
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Pros
BMC Helix
  • ITIL helps to meet customer expectations.
  • Beat competitors offerings
  • Allign with legal and regulatory requirements.
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ServiceNow
  • Single place portal for employees and IT for assets assigned
  • Track the requests raised by employees and manage the historical record for reference
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Cons
BMC Helix
  • Speed and flexiability
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ServiceNow
  • The ITAM dashboards and forms can feel overwhelming for agents or managers who don’t use the system every day.
  • While the reporting tools are robust. building custom, dynamic reports still requires a decent understanding of the ServiceNow Platform.
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Usability
BMC Helix
Once you have an understanding of the many use cases that this software can meet, you will be able to tightly integrate this into a ticketing system which increases the ROI of the product tremendously.
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ServiceNow
On overall look, ServiceNow IT Asset Management works amazingly well and it is easy to use for beginners. It is a great tool for all types of companies and with customisation and integration options, ServiceNow IT Asset Management becomes a giant. There are few scope of improvements which when done, will level this tool up.
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Alternatives Considered
BMC Helix
The number of workflows, escalations, processes built in the out of the box Remedy is outstanding. Trying to mimic/customize an open source, or even Remedyforce would cost more than implementing a vanilla Remedy. We reviewed ServiceNow but we felt that in terms of an end-to-end implementation tool, Remedy is still first in class.
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ServiceNow
Remedy for one was a tool to be installed on my computer whereas ServiceNow is a web-based tool and is available to use everywhere since it's a SaaS offering. Next is reporting which you have to use formulas in remedy but you have that good UI for easy report creation
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Return on Investment
BMC Helix
  • Highly adaptable.
  • Provides relevant insights for your business.
  • Offers quality and reliable data.
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ServiceNow
  • By tracking license usage, we’ve been able to reallocate unused licenses instead of purchasing new ones, saving thousands annually.
  • With the integration to Amazon Connect and Zoom Phone, agents can instantly view user assets during calls, which has reduced average resolution time and improved customer satisfaction scores.
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