BMC FootPrints Service Core vs Ivanti Neurons for ITSM comparison

BMC and Ivanti are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. BMC is ranked #28, while Ivanti is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.3. BMC holds a 0.7% mindshare in HDS, compared to Ivanti’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Ivanti users who would recommend it.

BMC FootPrints Service Core

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Ivanti Neurons for ITSM and BMC FootPrints Service Core are prominent competitors in the IT service management arena. Ivanti has an edge due to its innovative pricing approach and effective support, while BMC leverages its comprehensive feature offerings.

Features: Ivanti Neurons for ITSM offers automated workflows, AI analytics for proactive management, and cloud-native functionalities enhancing productivity. BMC FootPrints Service Core provides strong customization tools, extensive asset management, and a robust relational database that allows linking of items for history and audit trails.

Room for Improvement: Ivanti could enhance its feature set depth and customization flexibility, expand asset management capabilities, and integrate better third-party connections. BMC might improve ease of use, reduce complexity in setup processes, and offer more intuitive interfaces for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ivanti Neurons for ITSM ensures easy cloud deployment and reliable customer service that is responsive to queries. BMC FootPrints offers flexible deployment choices, including on-premise, supported by in-depth customer interactions ensuring robust support.

Pricing and ROI: Ivanti Neurons for ITSM stands out with competitive pricing, promising swift returns on investment through efficiency. BMC FootPrints, though possibly requiring a larger initial investment, offers strong ROI from its feature-rich environment, suiting those seeking comprehensive solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC FootPrints Service Core

Ranking in Help Desk Software

28th

Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)

31st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ivanti Neurons for ITSM

Ranking in Help Desk Software

10th

Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of BMC FootPrints Service Core is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is 2.3%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Carrie Wu

Sr. Systems Analyst at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Supports the convergence of ticket management, IT, and customer services

I would give this product a rating of 8 out of 10 because it's a good system and it meets most of our requirements. It still has a lot of space to improve because the service desk function is changing all the time. This solution has to continually be innovative. It should also generate more user-friendly reports utilizing a collaborative framework. Additionally, I would tell anyone looking at similar solutions to first figure out their most important requirements. Then compare their requirements with the function of the ITMS to ensure compatibility. While at the same time they should look ahead at future requirements such as the cloud configuration, along with other vendor capabilities before making a decision.

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Sanjay Mukhopadhyay

Director - Sales & Operations - India at Intertec Systems

The solution comes with a host of features for hyper-automation

The initial setup is a mix of complex and straightforward because it depends on which modules you are implementing for ITSM. There are a lot of complex workflows and SLAs around the workflow. We have to configure much more complex things than just Patch Management and Endpoint. For example, it might not take even two weeks to roll out APM for 10,000 assets, but it will take three months to roll out ITSM for 10,000 assets and an equal number of users. That's because the modules you were implementing require much more knowledge, and there are a lot of complexities and nitty-gritties inside the tool which need to be understood. ITSM skill sets are in demand because reaching an L3 certification is not easy. We have those certified skill sets. That's why we're able to roll out at a fast pace. With standard documentation available, it's very clear for a certified resource to understand step-wise implementation. For every step, there is a "build and test" approach. It's a continuous integration. You follow this process, so you don't suddenly realize there are many issues at the end of setup. You have to keep testing each module and process as you roll out. It's not complex, but you need to know the product.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"I like the fact that FootPrints is a relational database, so every item in the database can be linked to another. This helps create history and audit trails for each CI."

"I have used Tier II BMC support a few times. They were very responsive and recreated my environment in their lab to support me."

"I think the most important feature is the ability to receive valuable ticket status support in a timely manner with little to no downtime interruptions."

"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."

"Ability to auto-generate email messages, process email messages, and approvals."

"The discovery feature is very flexible."

"It is stable and its technical support is good and quick."

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

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"The integrations are quite simple and clear."

"I like Cloud Neurons. Since it's a cloud version, it's much easier to enhance productivity because it collects all the information automatically."

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

"It is easy to set up."

"The main feature for us is incident management, as it assists me in knowing my assignments, because we have group assignments. When we go to the group assignment they can assign it to me there."

"HEAT Service Management is good for asset and service desk management. It is the focal point for this solution."

"The solution's installation depends on its customization. It is easy."

"The solution is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface"

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Cons

"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."

"The workflow should be made to be more user-friendly. It should also have more granular scalability."

"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."

"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."

"The mobile version of this product does not support asset management."

"Hyphens are not allowed in the quick search bar. This has created a problem in our environment where we use hyphens in our asset names."

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

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

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"Configuration requirements are extensive, even in basic Service Desk processes."

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

"Sometimes I can't get the reports that I want until I go to the manager. They need to put more into the new reports. The standard reports are great, but there do not communicate as much."

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

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

"Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is not a user-friendly tool when compared to ServiceNow."

"Support needs improvement in terms of responsiveness and timeliness."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution has good pricing."

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

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

"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."

"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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Computer Software Company

16%

Government

16%

Educational Organization

12%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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What do you like most about Ivanti Neurons for ITSM?

I like Cloud Neurons. Since it's a cloud version, it's much easier to enhance productivity because it collects all the information automatically.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ivanti Neurons for ITSM?

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

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What needs improvement with Ivanti Neurons for ITSM?

There could be an improvement in the ability to easily integrate other systems without extensive development. iPaaS has been introduced to help with this, however, I have not fully explored it yet.

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Also Known As

FootPrints Service Core

HEAT Service Management

Overview

FootPrints Service Core integrates IT service and asset management for end-to-end business services, and it's easy to install, use, and support. With configurable capabilities that streamline service delivery, FootPrints improves customer satisfaction and IT's reputation with your business users.

BMC

Automate workflows, eliminating costly manual processes, while making your business more efficient, compliant and secure. Whether you’re looking for an IT helpdesk/support ticket solution or need to perform more advanced ITIL service management processes, Ivanti Neurons for ITSM can easily scale and adapt to meet your specific business needs.

Ivanti

Sample Customers

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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