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We performed a comparison between 4me and OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed 4me vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The multi-tenancy architecture, both in terms of functionality and reporting, is the best feature. It is a really well-thought, designed, and developed part of this product.""It offers a comprehensive set of features without requiring additional payments for each feature.""I like their request management as well as their project management."

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"It offers a range of tools for sales and configuration. It's like a business process improvement platform, suitable for various lines of business operations.""This is a cordless application that can be used throughout any organization.""The most valuable features of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) are that it is user-friendly, easy to configure, and adaptable.""The tool is very easy to use."

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Cons
"One area where I believe there's room for improvement in the 4me system is the absence of an asset discovery tool.""We would like to be able to customize and brand the solution, or at least the majority of its features and dashboards, particularly those that will be used by a large number of people.""We're still biased towards our previous, more mature product. 4me still needs to reach that level of maturity."

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"The contract management feature can be improved.""The product's connectivity with third-party products is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The initial setup of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is complicated, but once it is set up the configuration is straightforward to adapt to the users' or customers' needs.""The solution lacks sufficient documentation."

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  • "It is the most affordable because it is priced per month per user."
  • "This pricing falls on the lower end of the spectrum, making it a cost-effective option."
  • "The licensing costs on the website are about $60 for pay-as-you-go. And then it decreases based on volume discounts or something."
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  • "The cost of the license for SMAX varies depending on the configuration, including the number of seats for users and the customer's specific requirements. It's not a fixed cost and can vary."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The multi-tenancy architecture, both in terms of functionality and reporting, is the best feature. It is a really well-thought, designed, and developed part of this product.
    Top Answer:It's not a very cheap product, but not a very expensive one either. The competitors are certainly more expensive. Considering the bundled functionality in your license, it outperforms many competitors… more »
    Top Answer:We're still biased towards our previous, more mature product. 4me still needs to reach that level of maturity. However, for most users, the product will do what they need. It's only when you have… more »
    Top Answer:In my company, our customers need OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) for service management, which may either be for ESM or ITSM.
    Top Answer:The product is difficult to maintain, especially when moving from the previous version to the latest version. I suggest that OpenText needs a person with very good experience to take care of the… more »
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    Also Known As
    OpenText Service Manager, Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
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    Overview

    4me is the first enterprise service management application specifically built to support the Service Integration and Management (SIAM) approach. It allows the internal and external service providers of an enterprise to collaborate while 4me keeps track of the service levels. 4me also offers, by far, the fastest global response times and the most user-friendly interface.

    OpenText™ SMAX is a SaaS-based solution that delivers a smart approach to IT and enterprise service management with built-in analytics, codeless configurations, and private generative AI chatbots.

    OpenText SMAX delivers a smart approach to service management, with full capabilities for IT service management (ITSM), IT asset management (ITAM), and enterprise service management (ESM). Empower users to self-resolve common requests with private generative AI chatbots that offer human-like responses. Give your team what they need—ITIL best-practice templates, codeless configurations, and built-in AI and analytics for automating workflows, improving processes, and solving issues. With SaaS deployment, SMAX eliminates the hassle of installation, maintenance, and upgrade. What’s more, SMAX offers flexible and affordable licensing that adapts to your business needs and saves you money.

    SMAX has a flexible and transparent pricing model that lets you change license allocations or add capabilities without costly surprises. Pricing starts at $79 per agent per month for a full range of processes and features that include a service portal, mobile app, AI, analytics, federated CMDB, ITSM, ESM, discovery, and orchestration. Visit the OpenText ITSM SaaS pricing page for details.

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    Zurich Airport, Envirosuite, Norsk Helsenett, Achmea, University of Milan, World Vision, Petroleum Development Oman, Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT).
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company32%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Construction Company7%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    4me vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 4me vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    4me is ranked 20th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 3 reviews while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is ranked 16th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 4 reviews. 4me is rated 8.0, while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of 4me writes "Reasonably priced, easy integration, and workflow automation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) writes "Offers a range of tools for sales and configuration that can be used in banks and telecom companies". 4me is most compared with ServiceNow, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and Zendesk, whereas OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is most compared with JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Ivanti Neurons for ITSM and Clarity SM. See our 4me vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) report.

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