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 3.4% 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

7.5

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 3.4%, down 8.6% 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	3.4%
Cloudability	6.7%
IBM Turbonomic	6.3%
Other	83.6%

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

"The tool is very stable."

"We use the solution as a cost management tool to control the budget. It is easy to mange costs with the product."

"The most valuable feature is that it helps us to better forecast and reduce costs."

"The initial setup process is easy."

"The resource forecasting feature is invaluable. Secondly, the ability to drill down to the regional and resource level is incredibly helpful for pinpointing where my costs are accruing."

"The solution helps us diagnose and understand why some resources cost more so that we can fine-tune and reduce the cost."

"Our customers use it and like it."

"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."

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"Automates Java EE Application Deployment from an SCM system."

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

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

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

"Supports unattended installs and image-based, script-based, or template-based provisioning."

"By allowing end users to request their own services, the request process for systems is much quicker and more accurate."

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

Cons

"Azure Cost Management is expensive."

"Be wary of unnecessary costs."

"It would be nice if they could introduce connections to other clouds. It would be good to connect to AWS and Oracle cloud."

"I'd like to see improvements in tracking billing and costs. It would be helpful to have alerts generated by instance and location. We use the cloud for multiple programs, and it's difficult to segregate costs and get budgets from customers. We have to tag each instance, which is time-consuming. Automation and proactive alerts by instance or instance IDs would be beneficial."

"Improved integration with other solutions could definitely be beneficial."

"The technical support could be improved."

"The UI is complex, and it should be less so."

"The initial setup is a little bit complex."

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

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

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten - the price could be lower."

"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."

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

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

"The solution is free. It's part of having an Azure subscription."

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

"I think the solution was free initially."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

11%

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	32

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Cost Management?

Gives visibility into the cost of cloud-based solutions.

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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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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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