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BMC Helix Discovery vs BMC Remedy comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
BMC Helix Discovery boosts ROI by automating audits, reducing costs by 314%, and saving time through seamless integration.
Sentiment score
6.3
BMC Remedy significantly reduces task time, offering efficient ROI, despite adoption challenges in Greece due to cost.
BMC Helix Discovery has delivered a very good return, and we cannot stop using it at this moment.
Over the last five to ten years, there has been a good return on investment because BMC Remedy is very stable and the users are highly accustomed to it.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
BMC Helix Discovery support is praised for knowledge and helpfulness, but users note delays and variable efficiency.
Sentiment score
6.0
While generally effective and available 24/7, BMC Remedy customer service could improve in response times and direct access.
When opening a severity one ticket, they respond within four to six hours, which is commendable.
The response has been satisfactory, though improvements could be made in response time and overall competence.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BMC Helix Discovery is scalable, integrates with various platforms, and supports hybrid cloud environments despite some storage challenges.
Sentiment score
7.5
BMC Remedy excels in scalable, flexible capacity management for enterprises, though costs and complexity may challenge on-premise deployments.
BMC Remedy has been very scalable, handling 38 technical staff and 1,400 support users effectively.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
BMC Helix Discovery is praised for stability and reliability, though minor issues exist, with effective support and robust performance.
Sentiment score
7.8
BMC Remedy is praised for its stability and reliability, performing well with minimal issues in optimal environments.
In the past four to six years, I cannot recall encountering any bugs.
 

Room For Improvement

BMC Helix Discovery requires infrastructure, integration, user-friendliness improvements, enhanced query language, stability, automation, updates, and better pricing.
BMC Remedy needs a modern UI, enhanced flexibility, better integration, pricing, support, and improved analytics with AI capabilities.
I would like to see a lower price and better technical support.
It uses a Berkeley database, and the query language is not easy to master for performing complex queries.
We want integration with Microsoft Teams and something similar to Artificial Intelligence.
 

Setup Cost

BMC Helix Discovery is cost-effective compared to competitors but involves complex licensing; understanding use cases optimizes investment.
BMC Remedy's complex licensing is pricey, yet valuable for large enterprises, with Helix affecting pricing dynamics and offering various models.
The price is about twelve per license per year, and the support is included.
The price is reasonable.
 

Valuable Features

BMC Helix Discovery offers intuitive, agentless support, fast deployment, with AI-driven insights for effective IT operations management.
BMC Remedy offers scalable asset and service management with robust features for efficiency and enhanced organizational visibility.
This is very useful for compliance as it helps in audits by providing a comprehensive view of all assets and software.
What we're looking for and trying to move towards is autonomous operations so that AI is implemented to suggest resolutions and to quickly identify faults or repeated patterns with no human intervention.
The best aspect of BMC Helix Discovery is its flexibility. You can perform scanning at any time, and it provides substantial data for extraction.
It is very stable and scalable, making it a valuable tool for our support team.
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix Discovery
Ranking in IT Asset Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
BMC Remedy
Ranking in IT Asset Management
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
License Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of BMC Helix Discovery is 7.4%, down from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC Remedy is 4.7%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Fairoz Gadad - PeerSpot reviewer
Effortless network component identification, provides API details, and an easy setup
We need to discover anything in the network and ensure that the discovered data is moved into the CMDB for asset management The best part is that whenever there is an outpost or any particular network, it can identify servers, routers, switches, etc. It immediately understands which component it…
ArbenKlaiqi - PeerSpot reviewer
Impact modeling boosts service mapping efficiency with great technical support
The biggest benefit in my area is impact modeling. Impact modeling helps to map a service that has different applications in it, with those applications having interdependencies with each other. When changes, incidents, problems, and so on occur, it will show exactly where the issue is, helping you to find the root cause much faster. This helps all organizations reduce their mean time to resolution.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Helix Discovery?
I like the artificial intelligence and machine learning that it uses in the solution. Because once the solution discovers all the assets, all the infrastructure, and all the dependencies between se...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Helix Discovery?
The price of BMC Helix Discovery is licensed by asset. It is challenging to maintain licenses, as every piece of equipment is considered a license. We pay attention to the growth of assets. The pri...
What needs improvement with BMC Helix Discovery?
The query language is somewhat challenging to learn. It uses a Berkeley database, and the query language is not easy to master for performing complex queries.
What needs improvement with BMC Remedy Asset Management?
If we migrate to the cloud, the Software as a Service version's price is very high. The return on investment is very small in our case. We want integration with Microsoft Teams ( /products/microsof...
What is your primary use case for BMC Remedy Asset Management?
BMC Remedy ( /products/bmc-remedy-18153-reviews ) is very important in our IT service management processes. I use it for support with around 38 technical staff and 1,400 people.
What do you like most about BMC Remedy Asset Management?
The service management features are beneficial – very good.
 

Also Known As

Discovery, ADDM, Atrium Discovery & Dependency Mapping
Remedy Asset Management
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Windstream Communications, News UK, Mercator Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR)
Scripps Networks
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