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BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) vs. BMC Helix ITSM

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BMC Helix CMDB

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB, formerly known as Atrium CMDB) is a configuration management database.N/A

    BMC Helix ITSM

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ABMC Helix ITSM replaces Remedy. It is a broad suite of ITSM, tools with strong integrations to other BMC tools and in-built ITAM. The product is used mainly by global brands and is offered in on-premise and SaaS configurations.N/A
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    BMC Helix CMDBBMC Helix ITSM
    Editions & Modules
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    BMC Helix CMDBBMC Helix ITSM
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Considered Both Products
    BMC Software Inc.
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    BMC Software Inc.
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    It is very module-based, doesn't have much customization that requires integration effort and is time-consuming.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    We used to use Heat, we replaced it with BMC Remedy and have never found anything that comes up to the standards of BMC Remedy.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    Only have experience with Peregrine from 10 years ago and it's not a fair comparison.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    BMC ITSM Suite is completely scalable and can be easily implemented as compared to other ITSM tools.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    Remedy has the option to create new applications, new forms, and fields easily. The other products very often need an expert. With Remedy you can take some online courses and learn by your self.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    Ticket Tracker was a very basic ticketing system. BMC Remedy ITSM Suite has a lot more functionality to include approval processes.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    I have evaluated ServiceNow.

    Remedy was far superior in completeness of predefined workflow. There was a lot that would have had to be built to assure company standards were followed, that reporting would be meaningful and ITIL process was followed to the level required.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    Remedy ITSM was already in place when I started here. However, I have previously used JIRA at a previous employer. I find Remedy much more comprehensive in tracking and managing changes, incidents, and work orders.
    Incentivized
    Chose BMC Helix ITSM
    We use it for most of the customers we support
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    BMC Helix CMDBBMC Helix ITSM
    Incident and problem management
    Comparison of Incident and problem management features of BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and BMC Helix ITSM
    Feature
    BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
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    Ratings
    BMC Helix ITSM
    8.5
    92 Ratings
    Organize and prioritize service tickets00 Ratings9.191 Ratings
    Expert directory00 Ratings8.662 Ratings
    Service restoration00 Ratings8.774 Ratings
    Self-service tools00 Ratings8.783 Ratings
    Subscription-based notifications00 Ratings8.165 Ratings
    ITSM collaboration and documentation00 Ratings8.281 Ratings
    ITSM reports and dashboards00 Ratings8.382 Ratings
    ITSM asset management
    Comparison of ITSM asset management features of BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and BMC Helix ITSM
    Feature
    BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
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    Ratings
    BMC Helix ITSM
    8.3
    80 Ratings
    Configuration mangement00 Ratings8.777 Ratings
    Asset management dashboard00 Ratings8.473 Ratings
    Policy and contract enforcement00 Ratings7.957 Ratings
    Change management
    Comparison of Change management features of BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and BMC Helix ITSM
    Feature
    BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
    -
    Ratings
    BMC Helix ITSM
    8.5
    84 Ratings
    Change requests repository00 Ratings8.883 Ratings
    Change calendar00 Ratings8.379 Ratings
    Service-level management00 Ratings8.479 Ratings
    User Ratings
    BMC Helix CMDBBMC Helix ITSM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (100 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (51 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.0
    (10 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)