Azure Cost Management vs BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management comparison

The compared Microsoft and BMC Helix solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #4 in CCM , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 3.1% mindshare in the category. BMC Helix is ranked #42 in CM , and holds a 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of BMC Helix users who would recommend it.

Azure Cost Management

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87% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Cost Management

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Cost Management (4th)

BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Management (42nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (46th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Infrastructure and Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. Azure Cost Management is designed for Cloud Cost Management and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, down 7.8% compared to last year.
BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Management, holds 1.4% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

Cloud Cost Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure Cost Management	3.1%
IBM Turbonomic	5.9%
Cloudability	5.9%
Other	85.1%

Cloud Cost Management

Cloud Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management	1.4%
VMware Aria Automation	5.8%
Morpheus	4.4%
Other	88.4%

Cloud Management

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reviewer2702517

Senior Database / Data Management Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Transparency in cost estimation and budget maintenance is enhanced

At the beginning of the project, I estimate the cost and try to be transparent with the customer, letting them know the expected cost with a tolerance of plus or minus ten percent. If the requirement is clear, I estimate it for fifty to one hundred percent depending on their requirements. Any…

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Entprssol67

Enterprise Solution Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Helps design blueprints in a cloud environment but the support is a major problem

One of the major problems is that support is not so good. I used to have a support expert in Spain but they left two years ago. BMC doesn't invest a lot in network automation but network automation is a major point in CLM. There aren't any experts here in Europe, maybe they have in America, I don't know. The main problem is the support in Europe. We had a lot of problems with the people who got put on our cases. The agents that we were assigned to were not so capable. They wanted to replicate the problem. If you have an incident, it takes a lot of time to troubleshoot the problem. The incident support is not so good. The technicians don't know the platform well. BMC doesn't want to invest in CLM. Two years ago we had a lot of problems. Maybe BMC realized that CLM is an end of life product.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Continuous monitoring helps me detect anomalies in the pipeline, preplan resource scalability, and assist with cost management by offering good visibility into resource utilization."

"The tool is very stable."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Cost Management is cost optimization."

"The cost analysis and exportability are the most valuable features of the solution."

"The product has helped save costs for the company."

"What I like the most about Azure Cost Management is that it's similar to a native service, and it has very well-defined product features, particularly if a customer is moving to Azure, then it gives proper insight in terms of compatibility and what benefits a customer can get from the solution."

"During the two years I've been working with this solution, it has only been down once or twice. Thus, I would rate the stability of the solution at nine out of ten."

"We use Azure DevOps, and the product helps us understand the cost with the help of the Azure DevOps center."

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"You can tie together your public and private cloud infrastructure into a "single pane of glass"."

"Allowing systems to be provisioned in a wide range of environments, such as Azure, AWS, or on-premise, reduces the level of training required as well as creates consistency across the board."

"CLM has a multi-cloud portal because they have the resources to implement in various environments in various ports."

"Integrates role-based access control with pre-configured policies for CIS, DISA, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NIST, and SCAP documentation and remediation."

"It's helped us with our automation."

"Assesses change impact or completes an audit using multiple dashboard views."

"Total build time has been reduced from four weeks to one week, then later to 24 hours."

"CLM has a multi-cloud portal because they have the resources to implement in various environments in various ports."

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Cons

"We would like to see more flexibility added to this solution, such as being able to compare reservations, or compare costs across multiple financial years and report on the reasons for deviation in spend."

"The affordability of licenses and subscription fees is a critical consideration, as not all companies can easily manage the cost of expensive licenses."

"There are significant issues with Power BI integration at the moment, particularly with built-in applications for course management. Multiple features don't allow for efficient report generation. This is one primary concern. The second issue relates to reporting, even when using Power BI templates for course management. There are problems with data import that require manual entry. So, these are the two main challenges I'm currently facing. Another matter to consider is the removal of the markup option for partners. I'm not sure if it will be added back, but it used to allow marking up Azure usage for enterprise customers. I'm uncertain if there's an alternative way to achieve the same function. Partners need to mark up services when selling to customers, and it's currently unavailable for some products or services."

"The policy-based remediation is probably the biggest area where Azure is lacking and that's why we sell a lot of our technology to our customers."

"We need more automation. Otherwise, our clients can't do what they need to do, and, in that sense, the solution doesn't really work for our purposes."

"It can be difficult to determine the cost associated with certain resources as it relies on a tagging progress. This means we need to drill down billing reports to highlight and fix missing tags."

"We lack a resource and ID login."

"The product's foecasting needs improvement."

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"One of the major problems is that support is not so good."

"Needs integrations with other providers to provide a custom public cloud environment."

"Going to BMC for PS is not at all recommended from my experience."

"The installation and configuration can be tricky due to it being built on Remedy."

"Needs integrations with other providers to provide a custom public cloud environment."

"One of the major problems is that support is not so good."

"It was complex as it does not include a good, extensive feasibility and compatibility guide."

"The installation and configuration can be tricky due to it being built on Remedy."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's licensing costs are monthly."

"Azure Cost Management comes as a part of other solutions. You need to pay as per your requirement based on the pay-as-you-go model."

"Azure Cost Management is a free solution. The cost is only for Azure cloud."

"It's bundled in with the package. I have it as part of the package."

"Compared to competitors, it's cost-effective. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being expensive."

"Azure Cost Management is a free cost management tool."

"Pricing isn't applicable as it's included with the subscription. It depends on the services used. If you acquire any services on Azure, you pay for the subscription, and the billing or cost management is included for free."

"The subscription fees are primarily tailored to larger enterprises, potentially leaving smaller and medium-sized customers with limited options."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

University

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	33

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Cost Management?

The pricing part could be improved. I would rate it as six out of ten. It depends on the solution. We mostly pay for our licenses.

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What needs improvement with Azure Cost Management?

There are areas in Azure Cost Management that could be improved; sometimes, as a start user or junior developer, if I try to understand which service consumed how much cost and look at different ch...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Cost Management?

I use Azure Cost Management indirectly from Snowflake. Not all of the Azure stack is utilized, only some of it for the future.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Cost Management, Cloudyn

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Overview

Azure Cost Management provides tools for effective cost control, analysis, and expenditure tracking in cloud environments. It helps organizations optimize their cloud spending, offering insights and analytics for informed financial decision-making.

Azure Cost Management offers an integrated interface with features including real-time consumption display, cost analysis, and budgeting tools. Its predictive analytics and central visibility aid in monitoring resource costs and optimizing expenses. While companies endorse its intuitive integration and user-friendly approach, they seek improvements in automation, scalability, and connections to other cloud providers. Users value the platform for its capability to efficiently track spending, set alerts, and forecast costs, assisting in identifying and addressing cost drivers.

What are the key features of Azure Cost Management?

Advisor Recommendations: Offers suggestions for maintaining a clean environment and cost savings.
Intuitive Integration: Seamlessly integrates extra functions for enhanced management.
Real-Time Consumption: Displays immediate visibility into resource usage.
Predictive Analytics: Provides forecasts for better financial planning.
Budgeting Tools: Empowers users with tools for budget setting and alerts.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies tracking and management of expenditures.
Cost Efficiency: Enhances ability to identify and execute cost-saving strategies.
Informed Decision-Making: Supports strategic planning through accurate analytics.
Customization: Offers tailored features to meet unique financial planning needs.

In industries such as finance and IT, Azure Cost Management enables detailed budget control and expenditure tracking, helping organizations assess spending and optimize resource utilization. By analyzing monthly and yearly costs, they adjust budgets and develop strategies to improve financial performance.

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BMC's cloud management platform drives digital innovation with agile, full-stack service provisioning across cloud and traditional platforms. BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management scales easily while integrating with essential compliance and governance policies to reduce risk.

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Sample Customers

Quixey, Infomedia, Panaya, Wix.com, Mirabeau, Mi9, GetTaxi, Outsmart Studios, Bownty, BlazeMeter: The Load Testing Cloud, Irdeto, Effective Measure, Totango, Nextdoor, BranchOut, The BioTeam, Evolven, Netotiate, ClickSoftware

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