BMC FootPrints Service Core vs Ivanti ITSM comparison

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BMC Helix and Ivanti are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. BMC Helix is ranked #29, while Ivanti is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.2. Additionally, 90% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Ivanti users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 3, 2026

Ivanti ITSM and BMC FootPrints Service Core are IT service management solutions in competition. Ivanti ITSM gains an edge in pricing and support, whereas BMC FootPrints Service Core is favored for its advanced features.

Features: Ivanti ITSM provides customizable workflows, comprehensive integration options, and a user-friendly interface, enhancing operational flexibility. BMC FootPrints Service Core offers robust change management, automation capabilities for efficient IT task processing, and strong configuration item management to provide valuable functionality for organizations.

Room for Improvement: Ivanti ITSM could improve its incident management system, offer more advanced problem management features, and enhance its change management processes. BMC FootPrints Service Core may benefit from streamlining its deployment process, reducing complexity in usage, and enhancing its user interface for simplicity and effectiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti ITSM is known for its straightforward deployment model and responsive customer service, providing quick transition capabilities. BMC FootPrints Service Core's deployment can be more complex but is supported by comprehensive documentation and support, enabling a more profound understanding of the system.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti ITSM offers competitive setup costs, yielding a high return on investment with cost-effective maintenance. BMC FootPrints Service Core, though initially more expensive, justifies its cost through improved long-term IT service efficiencies, making it an attractive option for organizations focusing on long-term gains.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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reviewer1765752

System Engineer at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees

A flexible, comprehensive, integrated IT service and asset management platform with good technical support

We use BMC FootPrints Service Core to manage network issues, infrastructure issues, software issues, and ERP. We also use it to manage our facility. So, we do some work orders and also use it as an extra ticketing system Technical support is good. It would be better if it were more…

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reviewer2809476

Technical Account Manager at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Unified endpoint control has improved patch workflows and streamlined remote device management

I like the patch management side of things in this solution. You can set deployment rings so patches are rolled out in phases rather than hitting everyone at once, which reduces risk. I quite like that feature. I also appreciate the endpoint visibility when you're in the dashboard. You can see device health, the compliance status, software inventory, and other information all in one place without jumping between tools. Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is a key tool and is very important to my service delivery efficiency. Since implementing it and having used it for two years, the ease of use is a significant advantage because it covers Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android, so I can operate and manage devices all from the same console. This is good in a mixed device environment. From a Windows perspective, the BitLocker key retrieval feature is very helpful. The analytics and reporting tools in this product are helpful. I can see device health and out-of-warranty status. This is crucial in keeping our environment up to date and secure.

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Pros

"The most valuable features of this solution are its scalability, security using the credential vault, and ease of use for business."

"Being able to implement automation is valuable. We take the business logic and provide a solution to the client. Defining the intelligence pipeline is the most interesting and challenging aspect for me."

"We offer them a cost and time-effective solution for repeated and time-consuming processes, which surely help a lot in terms of improving quality."

"I'm impressed with the scalability. We are able to do changes. We are able to scale from different environments now with the Control Room in version 10 and 11. The scalability is pretty good. It is up to the mark of the other market competitors."

"The robust and flexible nature of the product gives it the capability to automate almost all rule-based processes in each and every ERP application that is currently available in the market."

"The majority of Indian companies are showing a lot of interest in recruiting students who are trained in this Automation Anywhere RPA tool."

"IQ Bot is one of the most valuable features because it helps in processing different formats from different vendors."

"Using Automation Anywhere saves us time, money, and eliminates errors."

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"It's extremely stable; we've got customers who are mobile telecommunication customers, hospitals, power companies, and an airport, and we can handle the volume with no interruptions where instability would really be unacceptable."

"We can track issues easier and run reports on issues to see if there are patterns."

"We use BMC FootPrints Service Core to manage network issues, infrastructure issues, software issues, ERP, and our facility, using it for work orders and as an extra ticketing system."

"Technical support is good."

"I feel confident in saying that BMC FootPrints Service Core is definitely one of the best products in the market."

"It has helped the help desk team. We get our tickets in and are able to support our customers, the end-users, with this solution."

"Having a one stop shop for linked assets and tickets has improved end user adoption and led to a reduction in phone/email tickets."

"The discovery feature is very flexible."

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"What I appreciate about Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is its comprehensive change request management system, which we utilize for server patching, workstation patching, BIOS updates, and driver updates, enabling us to have CAB meetings to discuss changes and approve them before implementation."

"Ivanti Automation significantly simplifies IT infrastructure processes, handling access requests and facilitating various employee requests."

"This is an excellent alternative to ServiceNow for smaller companies."

"The solution's technical support is excellent. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."

"The interface, workflow, and dashboards are powerful and easy to manage for tracking KPIs and sharing strategies with our customers."

"Primarily, I believe the focus lies on discovery, workflow configuration, and automation."

"The integrations are quite simple and clear."

"Our First Call Close rate for the Service Desk was 70-80% once we got all the workflows and Notes and Question screens populated."

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Cons

"With the automation copilot, if I have any internal tool or application and I want to pass on variables, I don't have it. Maybe the team can work on it to make it more efficient to make it work better across all automations."

"We had a major issue when it came to single sign-on. We couldn't get it working."

"Automation Anywhere can be improved by integrating self-correction capabilities into the bots, particularly as we develop RPA, where changes in environment paths require additional redeveloping efforts."

"Operationally, there's room for improvement, especially in the area of high-availability and deployment."

"I think the pricing model should be more flexible."

"Moving away from client-server architecture to web-based deployment compromised developer experience of app reliability offered by 11.3.X flavors. Desktop app experience >>> Web experience, developers are not pleased."

"Automation Anywhere can be improved by reducing the time of the processes and enhancing the efficiency of people."

"I would like to see more complex use cases coming out for our industry."

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"The pricing could be a little lower and the product should cover more iTel versions."

"It is pretty clunky and not very intuitive. Even though I have used it for many years, I don't think it is a very good ITSM platform in general."

"We need more customizable reporting functionality. We could also use more collaboration of service desk tickets. This will allow for two departments to share the same information, track the progress of the total task scope no matter how complex the request is."

"It would be better if it were more user-friendly. The reporting part in the version we have is a little complicated. It takes too long to build and report. It would also be better if there were another way to manage notifications."

"There are still a few odd issues in FootPrints 12.x, which are frustrating."

"We need more customizable reporting functionality."

"It is pretty clunky and not very intuitive. Even though I have used it for many years, I don't think it is a very good ITSM platform in general. In the telecom space, a lot of telco providers use this solution, but from my perspective, it is not very user friendly. It is a bit more laborious. There are still too many human touchpoints. There can be a little bit more automation. It would also be good to integrate it with other tools. Integration is quite difficult, especially in the telco space."

"Reporting could be improved along with the option to create more fine tuned reports and to create specific fields for each type of ticket."

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"There is room for improvement in terms of response time. The support team takes a long time to respond."

"Currently, the solution only supports SOAP web services, but a REST interface is on the roadmap and has been confirmed for mid-next year."

"Perhaps one area that could see enhancement is at the hardware level, particularly regarding endpoint control."

"There's a lack of integration with other products. This needs to be improved."

"We'd like more integration with solutions like SolarWinds."

"There could be an improvement in the ability to easily integrate other systems without extensive development."

"The patching for non-Windows OSes such as Linux is poor."

"They could provide product integration with popular platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"More than 40 to 50 percent of the IT budget will be for the cost of automation projects in the coming years since these projects enhance operations add value."

"There is an annual subscription for Automation Anywhere."

"Our pricing a year ago was $600 per license."

"Additional costs will be for the machines and the number of machines that you are using. You can deploy virtually as well as on physical machines. In both the situations, you do need to allocate a certain budget for securing the machines and where the software will be installed and running. The machines cannot be used for anything else, because only a certain bot can run at a certain time. You need to be very particular about your scheduling of running the bots, and while the bot is running nobody can use the machine. You cannot have an agent working on a machine and the bot running in the background. It has to be completely dedicated. Then there are the network bandwidth requirements and space requirements, which are additional costs apart from the licensing and software costs. The developer is also going to charge you for their coding time too."

"The price for Automation Anywhere is reasonable."

"Approximately, for a developer, it is around $750 for a license a year. For Bot Runners, it is about $550."

"The certifications are free of cost."

"If I compare it with Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere is cheaper. Blue Prism is very costly. Automation Anywhere's pricing follows the market, not less and not more."

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"Cost was on par with other service desk products, and well below Remedy, while still being a BMC product."

"The licensing for FootPrints is a perpetual license with an annual support fee."

"This solution has good pricing."

"Our costs are well over $250,000."

"I came to know from my team members that my company used to operate ServiceNow but shifted to Ivanti Neurons for ITSM due to its low licensing prices."

"My customers do direct sales with Ivanti, and they complain that Ivanti Automation is more expensive than other solutions."

"If you want to add more users who can handle support there will be additional fees. What we call our extensions, we need to pay more for. They tell us that we need to acquire more licenses or something like that. I think it's very expensive, because in terms the pula, our local currency, it's about 20,000 per license for each user. It is an annual fee."

"The price is on the higher side. The support is included in the standard licensing fees."

"The product is affordable for small businesses."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

20%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

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Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	561

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

FootPrints Service Core

HEAT Service Management, Ivanti Automation

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

BMC FootPrints Service Core is a comprehensive tool that aids in incident, problem, and change management while offering customizable views and integration options.

Valued for its customizable home views and flexible database relations, BMC FootPrints Service Core excels in stability and responsive technical support. With capabilities for email automation, survey integration, and report creation, it enhances IT service management and business process efficiency. The solution supports ticket status updates with minimal downtime and accommodates multiple administrators across workspaces. Pink Elephant certification and smart IT features broaden its appeal for IT departments.

What are the key features of BMC FootPrints Service Core?

Incident Management: Tracks and resolves service desk tickets efficiently.
Problem Management: Identifies and mitigates underlying issues to prevent recurrence.
Change Management: Helps assess and handle changes seamlessly in the environment.
Customizable Views: Offers tailored dashboards for user-specific information.
Email Automation: Facilitates swift communication and response handling.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Stable Performance: Ensures reliable operation for consistent IT services.
Responsive Support: Provides timely technical assistance to resolve issues.
Administrative Flexibility: Allows versatile control across different workspaces.

In industries like IT services and HR, BMC FootPrints Service Core supports managing service desk tickets, tracking assets, and resolving issues in network, infrastructure, and software areas. Its functionalities also extend to HR issue tracking, service requests, and contract management, facilitating both on-premises deployments and ITIL process implementations such as Service Request and Service Catalog Management.

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Ivanti ITSM offers powerful automation with AI integration, featuring customizable service management solutions like self-service, Self Heal, service catalog, and ticketing systems, supporting incident, change, and asset management.

Ivanti ITSM combines stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, providing automation and AI-driven enhancements for handling incidents, changes, and assets. Users highlight its easy customization, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with third-party tools. Notable for its patch management, endpoint visibility, and powerful workflows, Ivanti ITSM allows tailored service requests and comprehensive IT management, suitable for large and small enterprises. However, it requires enhancements for integration with non-Windows systems and some third-party tools, particularly improving self-service portal, UI, language localization, and support documentation. Configuration requirements, patching, and pricing models are also noted as areas needing refinement.

What are the standout features of Ivanti ITSM?

Self-Service Portal: Empowers users to resolve common issues independently.
Automation and AI: Drives efficiency with automated workflows and AI integration.
Service Catalog: Provides a structured offering of service requests and solutions.
Ticketing System: Streamlines incident tracking and resolution processes.
Patch Management: Ensures up-to-date and secure IT environments.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Customizability: Enables adaptation to specific IT needs.
Cost Efficiency: Offers scalable solutions without excessive costs.
Third-Party Integration: Facilitates seamless interaction with existing tools.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies adoption and day-to-day use.
Scalability: Supports growing and diverse IT requirements.

Ivanti ITSM is implemented widely in sectors like HR and finance for digital transformation, leveraging ITIL-certified processes and customizable workflows for comprehensive service desk operations. Its integration of intelligent chatbots and central support centers addresses IT needs efficiently, favored by organizations seeking ServiceNow alternatives.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Cast & Crew

AFS Group, Auckland Airport, Baylor University, County of Maui, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Elia, Essentia Health, Government Research Laboratory, Groupe Webhelp, HSBC Africa, Midwestern University

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