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Cherwell Service Management

Overview

What is Cherwell Service Management?

Cherwell Software was founded by the former CEO of FrontRage Solutions and is a full suite of service management tools competing with BMC Remedy, ServiceNow, and IBM SmartCloud.

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Cherwell is a versatile IT service management tool that has been widely adopted by various organizations across industries. Users have …
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Popular Features

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  • Organize and prioritize service tickets (52)
    10.0
    100%
  • Self-service tools (51)
    9.8
    98%
  • ITSM reports and dashboards (51)
    9.7
    97%
  • ITSM collaboration and documentation (48)
    9.6
    96%

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What is Cherwell Service Management?

Cherwell Software was founded by the former CEO of FrontRage Solutions and is a full suite of service management tools competing with BMC Remedy, ServiceNow, and IBM SmartCloud.

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

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Cherwell Service Management 10.0 Demo

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Features

Incident and problem management

Streamlining ticketing and service restoration processes

9.7
Avg 8.1

ITSM asset management

Managing all IT assets and enforcing policy rules

9.8
Avg 8.2

Change management

Ensuring standardized processes for making changes to IT infrastructure

9.9
Avg 8.4
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Product Details

What is Cherwell Service Management?

Cherwell Service Management is designed for organizations seeking large reductions in software license spending, IT overhead, and software audit risk. By integrating all the data related to hardware and software inventory, application usage, license entitlements, and IT purchases, users can track and manage IT investments from purchase to retirement and abandon Excel spreadsheets.

Cherwell Service Management Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Cherwell Software was founded by the former CEO of FrontRage Solutions and is a full suite of service management tools competing with BMC Remedy, ServiceNow, and IBM SmartCloud.

ServiceNow IT Service Management, IFS Assyst, and CA Service Management, with CA Service Desk Manager are common alternatives for Cherwell Service Management.

Reviewers rate Organize and prioritize service tickets highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Cherwell Service Management are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Cherwell is a versatile IT service management tool that has been widely adopted by various organizations across industries. Users have reported positive experiences with the software, citing its customizable GUI and flexible reporting capabilities. One of the key use cases of Cherwell is in the realm of ITSM and ITIL initiatives. It is utilized for incident management, problem management, change management, configuration item management, and knowledge management. The software helps organizations streamline their IT processes and improve service delivery by providing a centralized platform for managing tickets, tracking incidents and problems, and facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.

Additionally, Cherwell extends beyond ITSM to address other organizational needs. It is used as a ticketing system for various departments such as HR, facilities, and IT support. Users leverage Cherwell to handle service requests, facilities management tasks, new hire requests, and even training participation tracking. The software's highly customizable nature allows it to be adapted to different workflows and business processes, making it a valuable tool in areas beyond traditional IT functions.

Another notable use case of Cherwell is its role in improving communication and collaboration within organizations. Users have highlighted how Cherwell serves as a central tracking system for IT issues, replacing inefficient methods like email-based work assignment. By providing real-time tracking and metrics, Cherwell enhances accountability and promotes institutional collaboration among different departments.

Overall, Cherwell's ease of use and wide range of applications have made it an essential tool for organizations seeking effective IT service management, streamlined workflows, improved communication, and high-quality customer service across various departments.

Extensive Customization Options: Many users have praised Cherwell's extensive customization options, allowing them to personalize dashboards and move touch points according to their preferences. This flexibility has been appreciated by several reviewers who value the ability to tailor the system to their specific needs.

Efficient Automation Capabilities: Several users have highlighted Cherwell's automation capabilities, mentioning that it has allowed them to automate various tasks in their support department. From ticket creation and classification to responding with specific attachments, this automation feature has helped eliminate wasted time and improve overall efficiency.

Easy Configuration Process: Numerous users have mentioned that Cherwell's configuration process is easy to navigate without requiring expensive consultants for every adjustment. They appreciate being able to make minor as well as major enhancements on their own, giving them more control over the system's configuration.

Web and Mobile App Issues: Users have reported various issues with the web client and mobile app, including frequent locking up and clunkiness. These problems significantly hinder their workflow and productivity.

Lack of Apple Client: In environments that use a mix of Windows and Apple devices, some users have experienced difficulties due to the lack of an Apple client. This absence creates compatibility challenges and limits their ability to effectively utilize the software.

Issues with Active Directory Integration: The built-in remote control capabilities on tickets do not work well with active directory, causing problems for users. This issue disrupts their ability to efficiently manage tickets and collaborate with other team members.

Users commonly recommend the following when using Cherwell:

  1. Utilize all the available features, such as workflows and customizations, to increase productivity and resolve IT and system-related issues effectively.

  2. Take time for proper implementation and customization by conducting a hands-on proof of concept (POC) to understand customization needs, considering the implementation process and ease of system configuration, and allowing enough time for implementation and user acceptance testing (UAT).

  3. Seek support from the Cherwell community by attending user groups and seeking guidance during the implementation process.

Overall, users recommend fully utilizing Cherwell's features, dedicating sufficient time for implementation, customization, and training, and seeking advice from the Cherwell community for successful use of the software.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
100%
10.0
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
100%
10.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
100%
10.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
100%
10.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incident and problem management (7)
72.85714285714286%
7.3
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
N/A
N/A
Service restoration
90%
9.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
90%
9.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
60%
6.0
ITSM asset management (2)
95%
9.5
Configuration mangement
90%
9.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
98.57142857142858%
9.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
90%
9.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
100%
10.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
100%
10.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incident and problem management (7)
48.57142857142857%
4.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
90%
9.0
Expert directory
70%
7.0
Service restoration
20%
2.0
Self-service tools
50%
5.0
Subscription-based notifications
20%
2.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
30%
3.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
60%
6.0
ITSM asset management (3)
70%
7.0
Configuration mangement
90%
9.0
Asset management dashboard
60%
6.0
Policy and contract enforcement
60%
6.0
Change management (3)
86.66666666666666%
8.7
Change requests repository
90%
9.0
Change calendar
80%
8.0
Service-level management
90%
9.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
81.42857142857142%
8.1
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
100%
10.0
Service restoration
60%
6.0
Self-service tools
60%
6.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
90%
9.0
ITSM asset management (3)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Configuration mangement
90%
9.0
Asset management dashboard
90%
9.0
Policy and contract enforcement
70%
7.0
Change management (3)
76.66666666666667%
7.7
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
60%
6.0
Service-level management
70%
7.0
Glenn Crooks | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
88.57142857142858%
8.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
90%
9.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
70%
7.0
Configuration mangement
70%
7.0
Asset management dashboard
80%
8.0
Policy and contract enforcement
60%
6.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
77.14285714285714%
7.7
Organize and prioritize service tickets
90%
9.0
Expert directory
80%
8.0
Service restoration
80%
8.0
Self-service tools
70%
7.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
70%
7.0
ITSM asset management (3)
76.66666666666667%
7.7
Configuration mangement
80%
8.0
Asset management dashboard
80%
8.0
Policy and contract enforcement
70%
7.0
Change management (3)
76.66666666666667%
7.7
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Change calendar
70%
7.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
Steve Clime | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
72.85714285714286%
7.3
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
70%
7.0
Service restoration
70%
7.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
N/A
N/A
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (6)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
80%
8.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
70%
7.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
80%
8.0
Configuration mangement
80%
8.0
Asset management dashboard
80%
8.0
Policy and contract enforcement
80%
8.0
Change management (3)
90%
9.0
Change requests repository
90%
9.0
Change calendar
90%
9.0
Service-level management
90%
9.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
94.28571428571429%
9.4
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
90%
9.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
90%
9.0
Subscription-based notifications
90%
9.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incident and problem management (7)
85.71428571428571%
8.6
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
100%
10.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
N/A
N/A
ITSM collaboration and documentation
100%
10.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Megan Hartz | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incident and problem management (5)
76%
7.6
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Service restoration
N/A
N/A
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
N/A
N/A
Configuration mangement
N/A
N/A
Asset management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
N/A
N/A
Rand Habegger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
42.857142857142854%
4.3
Organize and prioritize service tickets
N/A
N/A
Expert directory
60%
6.0
Service restoration
N/A
N/A
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
N/A
N/A
ITSM asset management (3)
N/A
N/A
Configuration mangement
N/A
N/A
Asset management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
26.666666666666664%
2.7
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Change calendar
N/A
N/A
Service-level management
N/A
N/A
Chris Meunier | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
81.42857142857142%
8.1
Organize and prioritize service tickets
90%
9.0
Expert directory
80%
8.0
Service restoration
80%
8.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
80%
8.0
Configuration mangement
80%
8.0
Asset management dashboard
80%
8.0
Policy and contract enforcement
80%
8.0
Change management (3)
80%
8.0
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Change calendar
80%
8.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
42.857142857142854%
4.3
Organize and prioritize service tickets
80%
8.0
Expert directory
N/A
N/A
Service restoration
N/A
N/A
Self-service tools
70%
7.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
N/A
N/A
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
N/A
N/A
Configuration mangement
N/A
N/A
Asset management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
80%
8.0
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Change calendar
80%
8.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
July 21, 2021

Cherwell Review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
78.57142857142857%
7.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
90%
9.0
Expert directory
90%
9.0
Service restoration
N/A
N/A
Self-service tools
90%
9.0
Subscription-based notifications
90%
9.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Configuration mangement
90%
9.0
Asset management dashboard
90%
9.0
Policy and contract enforcement
70%
7.0
Change management (3)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Change requests repository
90%
9.0
Change calendar
80%
8.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
Aidan Wick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
88.57142857142858%
8.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
100%
10.0
Service restoration
60%
6.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
88.57142857142858%
8.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
80%
8.0
Service restoration
90%
9.0
Self-service tools
90%
9.0
Subscription-based notifications
100%
10.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
86.66666666666666%
8.7
Configuration mangement
90%
9.0
Asset management dashboard
90%
9.0
Policy and contract enforcement
80%
8.0
Change management (3)
93.33333333333334%
9.3
Change requests repository
90%
9.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
90%
9.0
July 20, 2021

Cherwell - ITSM

Keene Marin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (5)
78%
7.8
Organize and prioritize service tickets
70%
7.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
50%
5.0
Configuration mangement
80%
8.0
Asset management dashboard
70%
7.0
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Change requests repository
90%
9.0
Change calendar
90%
9.0
Service-level management
70%
7.0
David Crawford | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
45.71428571428571%
4.6
Organize and prioritize service tickets
50%
5.0
Expert directory
70%
7.0
Service restoration
70%
7.0
Self-service tools
40%
4.0
Subscription-based notifications
N/A
N/A
ITSM collaboration and documentation
30%
3.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
60%
6.0
ITSM asset management (3)
53.33333333333333%
5.3
Configuration mangement
50%
5.0
Asset management dashboard
50%
5.0
Policy and contract enforcement
60%
6.0
Change management (3)
56.66666666666667%
5.7
Change requests repository
60%
6.0
Change calendar
40%
4.0
Service-level management
70%
7.0
May 11, 2021

CSM is great!

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
100%
10.0
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
100%
10.0
Service restoration
100%
10.0
Self-service tools
100%
10.0
Subscription-based notifications
100%
10.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
100%
10.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
April 29, 2021

Cherwell Service Desk

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (4)
80%
8.0
Organize and prioritize service tickets
80%
8.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
80%
8.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (1)
80%
8.0
Asset management dashboard
80%
8.0
Change management (1)
80%
8.0
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
65.71428571428571%
6.6
Organize and prioritize service tickets
60%
6.0
Expert directory
70%
7.0
Service restoration
60%
6.0
Self-service tools
60%
6.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
70%
7.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
70%
7.0
ITSM asset management (3)
70%
7.0
Configuration mangement
70%
7.0
Asset management dashboard
70%
7.0
Policy and contract enforcement
70%
7.0
Change management (3)
73.33333333333333%
7.3
Change requests repository
70%
7.0
Change calendar
70%
7.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
90%
9.0
Organize and prioritize service tickets
100%
10.0
Expert directory
90%
9.0
Service restoration
90%
9.0
Self-service tools
90%
9.0
Subscription-based notifications
70%
7.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
90%
9.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
100%
10.0
ITSM asset management (3)
100%
10.0
Configuration mangement
100%
10.0
Asset management dashboard
100%
10.0
Policy and contract enforcement
100%
10.0
Change management (3)
100%
10.0
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
100%
10.0
Service-level management
100%
10.0
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Incident and problem management (7)
77.14285714285714%
7.7
Organize and prioritize service tickets
90%
9.0
Expert directory
80%
8.0
Service restoration
80%
8.0
Self-service tools
80%
8.0
Subscription-based notifications
60%
6.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
70%
7.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
80%
8.0
ITSM asset management (3)
N/A
N/A
Configuration mangement
N/A
N/A
Asset management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
80%
8.0
Change requests repository
80%
8.0
Change calendar
80%
8.0
Service-level management
80%
8.0
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