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BMC Helix Discovery vs FireMon Asset Manager comparison

BMC and FireMon are both solutions in the IT Asset Management category. BMC is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5, while FireMon is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.7. BMC holds a 7.4% mindshare in IAM, compared to FireMon’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of FireMon users who would recommend it.
BMC Helix Discovery
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88% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

BMC Helix Discovery and FireMon Asset Manager are competing in asset management and discovery. BMC Helix Discovery may have the upper hand due to its automation capabilities and integration potential, while FireMon excels in providing comprehensive security insights.

Features: BMC Helix Discovery offers automated asset identification, exceptional data integration, and cloud-native scalability. FireMon Asset Manager provides in-depth security management, real-time risk analysis, and network policy enforcement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC Helix Discovery offers cloud-based deployments with dedicated support channels, providing quick onboarding. FireMon Asset Manager's on-premise options involve a more complex configuration process but include extensive support documentation.

Pricing and ROI: BMC Helix Discovery requires significant upfront costs but promises great ROI through efficiency gains. FireMon Asset Manager offers a flexible pricing structure with a focus on security, yielding high ROI via risk mitigation.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix Discovery
Ranking in IT Asset Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
FireMon Asset Manager
Ranking in IT Asset Management
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (17th), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (7th)
 

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 FireMon Asset Manager is 0.1%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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…
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Chan Lung - PeerSpot reviewer
Works very well as a single platform for policy management and audit compliance
The dashboard clearly shows the policies of a network environment. We can see which policies are critical or are always being used. We can also see which ones are not being used or have not been modified in a long time. We can see all the ports that the applications are using. We have all this information in the dashboard. After deployment, FireMon Asset Manager automatically shows the network topology. However, the dashboard is pretty fixed. It is not flexible. If I need to modify the dashboard, I need the help of their customer support. FireMon has streamlined policy deployment across multiple firewalls, making it easier to quickly implement changes. It has also improved our ability to comply with audits and be compliant with PCI DSS and ISO 27001 standards. The efficiency of deploying policies has increased significantly. The information provided by FireMon Asset Manager is helpful in making an organization's environment secure. It makes customers look into their policies and see if they need to be modified.
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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 valuable feature is Windows proxy. We now need to install an additional link proxy server in Windows. The proxy is available as an outpost in the Elastic store. That is the advanced feature is added. There are many other features which can be used once we discover them. One time I was scanning the servers and all, going to data from additional based on the additional features, including advanced data like score upper display data successfully discover servers. There are many things good things that can be implemented using it while we haven’t installed those yet."
"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 services, it learns how it works. So, it learns to predict when a problem is going to happen. It becomes predictive in an autonomous way."
"It now comes with a very flexible deployment solution, whether you want to keep it inside your data center or want to have the cloud, depending on if you're cloud forward or not."
"It is a scalable solution."
"BMC Helix Discovery is very intuitive."
"BMC Helix Discovery has delivered a very good return, and we cannot stop using it at this moment."
"The most valuable feature is the automated service mapping."
"A valuable feature concerns the ability to integrate with different solutions."
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"The most valuable feature is the change modules. Whenever there is a change in the firewall, it automatically reflects on FireMon."
"The most valuable aspects of FireMon Asset Manager are its integrations and its ability to passively monitor the network for unknown assets."
"It offers a single platform for managing firewalls of different brands and simplifies policy deployment and auditing. It helps push policies to different firewalls, and it also helps with policy auditing."
 

Cons

"The solution is definitely useful."
"I would like to see a lower price and better technical support."
"There are certain limitations in the mapping feature of the solution."
"Management of its own application infrastructure and integrations with other BMC tools."
"There isn't much that could be improved. The solution is pretty thorough, very easy to implement, and very easy to operate."
"We would like updates more often."
"The solution should have different portals and logins for each customer so only that customer's assets show."
"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."
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"The discovery process could be improved. If incorrect credentials are entered, it should give an error message. That would make our work easy rather than having to troubleshoot why the issue is occurring."
"While passive discovery remains important, active retrieval of asset details would be valuable, and this functionality is starting to be implemented, as I've observed in recent updates but it is not fully there yet."
"It is not very good at monitoring the Check Point firewall, but it works very well with other firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a perpetual license for the solution."
"I've heard that the solution was expensive earlier but is now much cheaper than its competitors."
"BMC is available for a reasonable price compared to ServiceNow — it's half the price."
"You need a license to use BMC Helix Discovery. The license is paid yearly, though I have no idea how much it costs."
"It's not a cheap product. But the benefits it delivers is that it's a fair price."
"The solution offers yearly licenses."
"The price was fair compared to competitors. BMC is very affordable. There are optional consulting services to assist with implementation."
"The licensing fee is very low."
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"FireMon Asset Manager's pricing has been reasonable and has worked well for us from a licensing standpoint."
"FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
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Company Size

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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...
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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...
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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.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireMon Asset Manager?
FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions.
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What needs improvement with FireMon Asset Manager?
We used FireMon Asset Manager only for the firewalls. It could not always discover, so we had to go in and add it manually. The discovery was not always consistent. At times it worked, and at times...
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What is your primary use case for FireMon Asset Manager?
We used FireMon Asset Manager for 12 clients. We used it for firewall audits and rule changes.
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Also Known As

Discovery, ADDM, Atrium Discovery & Dependency Mapping
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Overview

BMC Discovery, formerly ADDM, is a digital enterprise management solution that automates asset discovery and application dependency mapping to build a holistic view of all your data center assets and the relationships between them. 

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FireMon Asset Manager provides insightful monitoring and management of your network assets, helping organizations maintain security compliance and optimize asset usage effectively.

FireMon Asset Manager offers a comprehensive view of network assets, assisting in identifying security compliance gaps and optimizing resource utilization. Designed for enterprises requiring robust asset monitoring, it ensures efficient tracking, enabling proactive threat management and policy adherence across digital environments.

What are the important features of FireMon Asset Manager?
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously tracks network assets to provide up-to-date security insights.
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensures assets meet security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Reporting Capabilities: Offers detailed reports for better visibility and analysis of network assets.
What benefits and ROI can users expect from FireMon Asset Manager?
  • Enhanced Security Posture: By maintaining compliance and identifying vulnerabilities, it minimizes risks.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines asset management, reducing manual interventions and resource wastage.
  • Cost Savings: Prevents potential security incidents, saving costs related to breaches and non-compliance fines.

In industries like finance and healthcare, FireMon Asset Manager plays a crucial role by providing meticulous asset tracking essential for maintaining stringent compliance requirements. It enables organizations to swiftly adapt to changing regulations and safeguard sensitive information effectively.

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Sample Customers

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