BMC Helix Continuous Optimization vs Google Cloud Billing comparison

BMC Helix and Google are both solutions in the Cloud Cost Management category. BMC Helix is ranked #37, while Google is ranked #27. BMC Helix holds a 0.6% mindshare in CCM, compared to Google’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 1, 2025

BMC Helix Continuous Optimization and Google Cloud Billing compete in cost management and resource optimization. BMC Helix has an edge in resource management, while Google Cloud Billing excels in integration and analytics.

Features: BMC Helix Continuous Optimization includes predictive analytics for resource usage, actionable insights for capacity planning, and multi-cloud optimization. Google Cloud Billing offers detailed billing insights, predictive cost estimation, and budget alerts, focusing on cost management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC Helix Continuous Optimization provides flexible deployment options with SaaS and on-premise models, along with comprehensive customer support. Google Cloud Billing, integrated within Google Cloud Platform, requires a Google Cloud environment for deployment and comes with Google's extensive support.

Pricing and ROI: BMC Helix Continuous Optimization generally involves a higher setup cost due to its extensive features, potentially yielding greater ROI for resource optimization-focused organizations. Google Cloud Billing offers usage-aligned pricing, leading to better cost predictability.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix Continuous Optimi...

Ranking in Cloud Cost Management

37th

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure Capacity Planning (1st), IT Operations Analytics (26th)

Google Cloud Billing

Ranking in Cloud Cost Management

27th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Cloud Cost Management category, the mindshare of BMC Helix Continuous Optimization is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Billing is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Cost Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Google Cloud Billing	1.2%
BMC Helix Continuous Optimization	0.6%
Other	98.2%

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Appperf677

Application Performance Mnagement Specialist at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Enables us to right-size systems to free up resources, and identify performance problems down to the process level

Since I already have a sneak peek into the next releases, I'm very happy about what's going to be included. I would like to see continued support for the legacy parts of the tool, the old, seasoned parts that are very valuable to me. That is a message I continue to give to BMC: All the new stuff's great, but don't take away this really important stuff. That's my biggest fear, that I might lose some of my old functionality that is still extremely valuable. I want to make sure we don't lose any functionality, and that they just still keep delivering on what they're doing. I don't have anything more to ask than what they're offering.

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PradeepKumar3

Director Technology Solutions at Redintegro Consulting Solution LLP

Simple to set up with helpful for cost management and good reliability

The only issue I faced was a while ago. My card was debited, or rather it was showing as debited when in actuality, it did not debit my card. After six months, they came back with back billing. Somebody should have verified the billing and immediately informed us. So yeah, However, six months is too late to identify such fault sightings. When I want to analyze the information, it would be better, since Google knows what I have used, to only show those items for analysis purposes. Especially when I look at a previous month's billing or usage across services. It's better to show the services which are used, not everything.

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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 most interesting feature is certainly the simulation of the load using different servers or different KPI parameters of the business."

"We ingest a ton of business data. We are an insurance company and we have business data, like how many quotes are done an hour, and how many policies are sold per hour. The correlation engine in the new TrueSight Capacity Optimization components are wonderful. We can do correlation analysis over months of data, and then we run models to tell our business: 'If you do 1,000 more quotes an hour, we're going to have to upgrade, and we're going to need this much more hardware.'"

"Workload characterization is super important because it lets us figure things out. Many people know, for example, that with Microsoft Word, Word.exe is the executable. Everybody knows their executable, but they don't always know what it does. It also launches other things. This tool has the ability and insight to track those things, and to know: "Oh, you wanted this executable, but this one started this, so you must want this, too." And it tells you what it had to add, what it was using or was spawning."

"We use Google Cloud Billing to pay for or renew the license of our Google Workspace products."

"It is a stable product."

"What I like most about this solution is that it's easy."

Cons

"The memory management of Java application servers should be implemented to be able to size GC and footprint."

"Some of the data management is painful. Some of the new features haven't been implemented in quite the way I would like to get to levels of detail. For example, Visualizer parser doesn't take everything it should out of the Visualizer files. We've had to put in a work-around, but the work-around is not as accurate as what's in the file."

"Google Cloud Billing should have a more user-friendly interface."

"When I want to analyze the information, it would be better, since Google knows what I have used, to only show those items for analysis purposes."

"At times you will find that the computer engines are freezing or it's about to freeze without any notification or information and it's unable to diagnose where it is hung."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Right now, the licensing structure is by server. Everybody is licensed somewhat differently, depending on how big they are, how many licenses they have."

"The licensing fees are monthly and cost approximately $100.00."

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Financial Services Firm

25%

Energy/Utilities Company

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

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Also Known As

BMC Capacity Optimization, TrueSight Capacity Optimization, BMC Helix Optimize, BMC Helix Continuous Optimization

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Overview

BMC Helix Continuous Optimization is a comprehensive performance and capacity management solution designed to help enterprises optimize IT resources, enhancing operational efficiency while managing costs effectively.

It provides predictive analytics and modeling capabilities, allowing businesses to meet evolving demands seamlessly. By proactively identifying resource constraints and predicting future trends, BMC Helix Continuous Optimization assists organizations in aligning IT resources with business objectives. This strategic approach ensures optimized performance, resource allocation, and cost management with enhanced insights.

What are the key features of BMC Helix Continuous Optimization?

Predictive Analytics: Utilizes advanced algorithms to forecast future resource requirements.
Capacity Planning: Facilitates strategic planning to manage capacity effectively.
Anomaly Detection: Identifies unusual patterns that could impact performance.
Customizable Dashboards: Provides insights with tailored views for better decision-making.

What benefits can be expected from BMC Helix Continuous Optimization?

Cost Reduction: Optimizes resource usage to lower operational costs.
Increased Efficiency: Enhances productivity by aligning resources with demand.
Improved Forecasting: Accurate predictions help with strategic planning.
Risk Mitigation: Early detection of performance issues reduces downtime.

BMC Helix Continuous Optimization is leveraged by industries like financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications to ensure resource efficiency. These sectors benefit from predictive modeling and capacity planning capabilities, enabling them to adapt to fast-changing conditions while maintaining optimal performance.

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Google Cloud's cost management tools provide the visibility, accountability, control, and intelligence you need so that you can scale your business in the cloud with confidence. Tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, these tools help reduce complexity and increase the predictability of your cloud costs.

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