BMC Helix ITSM vs LinkLive comparison

BMC Helix and LinkLive are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. BMC Helix is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.7, while LinkLive is ranked #47. Additionally, 87% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of LinkLive users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

BMC Helix ITSM and LinkLive compete in the IT service management space. BMC Helix ITSM leads in comprehensive features, while LinkLive excels in cost-effectiveness and ease of deployment.

Features: BMC Helix ITSM is noted for robust automation, comprehensive IT service management capabilities, and integration with enterprise solutions. It offers features like incident management, change management, and custom workflow automation. LinkLive provides intuitive collaboration tools, secure communications, and compliance-focused features, making it ideal for environments prioritizing simplicity and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: BMC Helix ITSM could enhance simplicity and reduce deployment complexity to make it more accessible to smaller organizations. Additionally, better scalability and flexibility in configuration would be beneficial. LinkLive would benefit from expanding its feature set, improving integration capabilities with third-party applications, and enhancing reporting features for more effective analysis.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC Helix ITSM requires significant resources and expertise for deployment due to its complexity but offers dedicated customer support. In contrast, LinkLive is recognized for a faster deployment process with minimal disruption and provides responsive customer service, appealing to organizations looking for efficiency.

Pricing and ROI: BMC Helix ITSM commands a higher setup cost yet delivers significant value and ROI in large enterprises with complex IT needs. LinkLive features a straightforward pricing model with lower initial investments, achieving favorable ROI, particularly in communication-focused environments with budget constraints.

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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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KuldeepNayak

Senior Application Developer BMC at Balfour Beatty

Self-service portal significantly reduces resolution time and transforms service process with advanced features

We initially had a lot of tickets generated via the service desk through calls and emails. Now, we have almost moved out of email creations by introducing the DWP features on the Studio pages, with about 90% of the tickets coming in via our self-service portal. Recent upgrades offer different types of views for particular business lines, which was missing earlier. The new landing pages have allowed us to add banners, images, and internal videos, encouraging most customers to use these DWP self-service features. Resolution time has decreased significantly since implementing the self-service portal. Additionally, the availability of knowledge articles, chatbots, and the new Helix GPT feature has improved service processes.

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Laurie A Aspinwall

VP, Service Center & Digital Banking Manager at Newburyport Bank

Great video conferencing, in-chat calling, and document sharing

I would give LinkLive a perfect ten out of ten rating. Despite being on a month-to-month contract, we could have easily switched to another provider. However, doing so would have been more expensive and time-consuming due to the simplicity and reliability of LinkLive's system. Their system's exceptional redundancy ensures consistent uptime, minimizing disruptions and downtime. LinkLive has recently been expanded from its initial implementation in the service center to encompass the entire company. Additionally, due to our merger with another financial institution, LinkLive is now being utilized by both entities. Before I joined the company, our organization had engaged a consultant to identify suitable customer engagement solutions. At that time, I was not particularly keen on LinkLive as they were not a widely recognized name. I favored more established options like Genesys and Five9. Consequently, I was initially skeptical of LinkLive. When we first adopted LinkLive, their technology was not yet fully mature. However, over the past few years, they have transformed into a completely different company. They have made significant investments in technological advancements and have emerged as a frontrunner in the industry. Moreover, LinkLive is exceptionally collaborative. We regularly provide suggestions, and their engineers are always receptive to our feedback and are willing to implement enhancement requests. Many of the enhancements they have made are based on our recommendations. As a result, LinkLive has evolved into a highly progressive technology company, and we are proud to be associated with them. LinkLive requires maintenance when we add or remove people. We are working on an enhancement with them to automate this process, making it the same as for phone numbers. This enhancement will cover permissions, call routing, and other relevant aspects. LinkLive may not have the same brand recognition as some of its competitors, but the value it offers is unmatched. The chat functionality is far superior to anything else on the market, and the sound quality is exceptional. Additionally, the people at LinkLive are passionate about technological innovation and committed to providing their customers with the best possible experience.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"One of the most valuable features is the error handler, as this command has helped me design bots that can handle multiple errors and exceptions."

"The deployment of Automation Anywhere went smoothly. They were very supportive with the migration of all of our existing automations and also being there and supportive with the development of the new automations."

"Our workforce has limited capacity, and by adding this solution we can increase the amount of work coming in without adding to our workforce."

"One of the features that we have used the most is an action in the Workbench called Object Cloning. We find that very reliable and very useful for implementing different business processes."

"The efficiency we get with Automation Anywhere is valuable."

"The overall UI of the tool is so user-friendly that even a beginner can use it easily."

"With our conversion from v11 to A360, there has been better ease of development of components within the control room for our development teams."

"We used to set up 150 to 250 products in a week; that has come down to a day, and now I initiate the bot, go home, and by the time I am back it is done, so time is something that we are saving, we are becoming more efficient, and our partners are happy."

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"Initial, out-the-box setup was easy with no problems."

"From what I've read BMC Helix ITSM has a lot of features and far more than the CA Service Desk."

"The way you can customize this product to adapt to the process the customer is already using is what sets this apart from other ITSM products out there. This helps customers to adapt to the tool pretty quickly."

"The ability to utilise CMDB information is the most valuable feature for us as it helps us to see interlinkages between CIs."

"This solution provides complete incident management to our organization which has improved the organization."

"The most valuable features of BMC Helix ITSM for us are CMDB and discovery."

"Our Change Management and Incident Management processes have been greatly improved by using Remedy."

"We have seen year over year customer satisfaction improvement for the last five years."

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"Within two months from a business standpoint, it was a slam dunk success."

"Since we implemented LinkLive, it's been something we no longer think about as leaders, as staff, or as an organization."

"LinkLive gives us a central location for our communication channels and that is very important. I can go back and see if someone has a complaint. Although our users are spread out, everything, all the conversations, is housed in one place. I can keep up with the conversations. The interface works wonderfully."

"It's very reliable and we haven't had much experience with any downtime or dropped calls, which, of course, is one of the most important things to us. That's been a big win for us."

"LinkLive makes us more progressive in terms of efficiency and productivity. It is just a better customer experience."

"The presentation of calls within the applications used to access conference call forwarding is straightforward and user-friendly."

"Being the president of our organization, I love the secured email because there are a lot of messages that I have to send out that are secure. There have not been any issues with sending the messages or with individuals receiving and viewing them."

"In the future, we may take advantage of LinkLive's video or phone capabilities, but we strictly use text chat now, so I would say that is most valuable to us at the moment."

Cons

"We would like a better coding interface for developers. We would also like to have a user interface which reduces the time to learn the product so more people in the organization can use software, like Automation Anywhere, quickly automating processes."

"We've had a lot of issues with the installation and performance on a variety of computers, onshore and offshore. Our network bounds multiple domains, and we've had issues there, as well. So, we are looking forward to the web-based development versions."

"We want it to work with more APIs. It needs to integrate with multiple APIs. That would be something that I would like going forward."

"We have had some quirkiness happen when integrating the Automation Anywhere with other solutions, such as weird Excel issues or temperamental legacy system issues."

"I would like to see web and cloud-based platforms for future releases."

"Improving on the ease of use and user experience of Automation Anywhere (AA) could help."

"They need to improve the speed. It runs too slowly."

"The REST API could be improved."

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"It would also be beneficial if there was a text-based editor for the workflow rules instead of using the developer studio, which adds a lot of time when developing quick solutions to problems."

"We found that there was numerous issues upgrading from 8.1 to 9.1 in that all our licenses were broken for almost a year and a half. We chased down a total of 14 hotfixes, patches, and service packs before things were finally resolved. During that time, said "fixes" also broke other things, so it was quite the sore spot with management for some time."

"Upgrading to a new ARS version in a complex environment remains a challenge."

"The Approval Central system needs to be refreshed."

"Did come across few hiccups around some product documentation not available or not very useful or not enough support available or maybe a utility not working as desired, however, these were not show stoppers and we managed to work our way around these."

"It has created more layers of bureaucracy."

"There is a text editor that we use to enter our incident description or service request description, and it should be richer in terms of features."

"Whenever you start exploring some new product features, you run into defects. It has been like this for the last six years."

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"In the browser-based experience, I would love to see a hold button. Presently, you have to drag the hold music into a call and then drag it out. A hold button would really be easier, particularly if you have to put someone on hold multiple times."

"In our experience, the areas where there could be improvement are training, staff adoption, and getting the staff comfortable with utilizing the complexities of LinkLive, such as screen sharing."

"I would like LinkLive to rework the notification system. There's an audible sound, and an alert pops up on the screen. However, in Microsoft Teams, an unviewed chat message appears red on my taskbar. That doesn't happen in LinkLive. My only enhancement request is to improve the notifications."

"Our agents have made some requests for some automated responses and some ways that they could improve the way those get pushed out."

"I would like to see more video conferencing, some degree of mobile apps, and artificial intelligence."

"The initial enrollment of employees can be a little bit challenging. It tends to require the need to reach out to Link-Live support to iron out a bug or two."

"Our agents have made some requests for some automated responses and some ways that they could improve the way those get pushed out. Right now, the way that canned responses are set up, they could be set up with as many responses as you want. However, the one thing that they liked from our previous providers is that you could categorize responses. So, if you have a certain area where you might have four or five responses related to one topic, then you could easily just click on the topic and see your responses. That is one area which is not a huge deal, but it gives back those five seconds that you are looking for a response to get more lengthy responses out to a customer. It would be nicer to have that a little bit more available."

"The onboarding process could be enhanced by providing comprehensive training to all users, not just administrators."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Overall, the pricing of Automation Anywhere is good."

"We are a partner of Automation Anywhere and find the pricing to be reasonable."

"It is affordable for us."

"It is somewhere in the middle. The price and value of Automation Anywhere are better than UiPath. The pricing is good globally. It could be a little bit cheaper, but it is good."

"In the Indian market, I feel that for mid-size companies, such as ourselves, that having multiple bots costs a lot. If Automation Anywhere wants to expand in the Indian market, they will need to look at their pricing."

"If we talk about the automation RPA. it definitely has worked very well for us. I'm talking about giving good savings, about more than 180 FTE savings, after implementing more than 200 plus bots. It has worked well. As an organization, it has supported us very well, and also for our customers."

"Costs savings have been seen by employing bots for multiple shifts instead of people."

"We generally follow the Gain-Sharing Pricing model, which enables the customer to start getting the RPA benefits right from day one of their implementation."

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"It is costly, but it is well worth it."

"While purchasing, try to negotiate on per user licensing costs, associated maintenance, and purchase 20% more then what you think you should have. Bulk is always cheaper."

"It is not very expensive and not very cheap. It is somewhere in-between. Some of the features are more expensive. There are also additional costs. If you want to use most of the features, you need to pay more."

"Please always get the latest quote from a BMC partner or from BMC. Check for the latest offerings."

"Just make sure you really sit down and look at what you will be using per user, therefore you will not be surprised with a big bill. You do not want every user having every license, it really is not needed."

"The solution's pricing should come down."

"If you are looking for some kind of professional services form the OEM then you would have to purchase that."

"BMC Helix ITSM is a very cost-effective solution."

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"You definitely get more bang for the money with LinkLive.You can get a more expensive product that does what this one does, and possibly more, but for the cost, it works perfectly with our core system."

"We have been very comfortable with the pricing. We are a smaller financial institution so pricing is always a factor. We feel that we are just getting a ton of value for what we are spending."

"In terms of cost, LinkLive was similar to other products. I find it reasonable. Its features, for the cost, were a better deal comparatively speaking."

"The pricing is exceptionally competitive, and the value we receive from LinkLive for the cost is a significant advantage."

"The pricing is fair."

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Also Known As

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

Remedy ITSM, Remedy, Helix Remedy, BMC Helix IT Service Management

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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.

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BMC Helix ITSM offers advanced IT service management, integrating incident, change, and problem management for streamlined operations. Its ITIL Out Of The Box functionality and strong automation tools enhance service delivery, making it a vital tool for comprehensive IT process oversight.

Designed for diverse business environments, BMC Helix ITSM delivers exceptional customization and integration capabilities. Its automation and self-service features enable efficient incident management and service request handling, all while providing robust reporting tools. The platform scales effectively across businesses, supported by intuitive interfaces, built-in workflows, and APIs for seamless change management. This allows organizations to streamline processes and maintain compliance with ease. However, users have identified improvement areas such as user friendliness, cloud management, and the need for a mobile version. Transitioning between versions should be more fluid, and better customer support responsiveness is needed.

What are the most important features?

Call Logging: Efficiently document and manage support requests.
Escalation Features: Automatically prioritize and handle urgent issues.
Customization: Tailor processes to suit specific requirements.
Integration Capabilities: Connect with other tools to enhance data analysis.
Automation: Streamline workflows to improve service efficiency.
Self-Service: Enable users to resolve issues independently.
Service Request Management: Simplify intake and resolution of service requests.
Reporting Tools: Gain insights and improve IT service operations.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Operational Efficiency: Enhance productivity through streamlined workflows.
Scalability: Adapt to growing business demands seamlessly.
Compliance: Maintain regulatory standards effortlessly.
Performance: Achieve rapid issue resolution and improved service levels.
Flexibility: Accommodate diverse IT environments with customizable features.

BMC Helix ITSM is widely used across industries for IT service management and enterprise ticketing systems. Organizations leverage its capabilities to manage internal and external service desks, aligning with ITIL best practices. The platform aids in managing infrastructure, ensuring service assurance, and maintaining network provisioning. Through integration with other tools, companies bolster data analysis and automate workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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LinkLive is an advanced communication platform designed to elevate the way businesses interact with their customers securely, enhance personalized customer engagement and team collaboration. The platform utilizes a combination of human expertise and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide secure communication solutions, and improving operational efficiencies. It was formerly known as Revation Systems.

At its core, LinkLive unifies voice, video, chat, and email communications into a single, integrated platform. This consolidation enables businesses to offer a more cohesive and responsive customer service experience. Users can seamlessly switch between communication modes, ensuring that customer interactions are both flexible and efficient.

LinkLive places a strong emphasis on security and regulatory compliance, making it an ideal choice for sectors such as healthcare, finance, and government, where data protection is paramount. The platform incorporates end-to-end encryption, robust access controls, and audit trails to safeguard sensitive information and comply with industry regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and more.

Leveraging AI and machine learning, LinkLive offers advanced personalization capabilities. It can analyze customer data in real-time to provide personalized interactions and recommendations. This level of insight helps businesses tailor their services to individual customer needs, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.

Charles Larsen, a Senior Director at Banner Health, shared with us that LinkLive is "very reliable and we haven't had much experience with any downtime or dropped calls, which, of course, is one of the most important things to us. That's been a big win for us."

Emily Aubele, Quality Assurance Director at United Way of Pennsylvania, shared with us that they chose LinkLive over other vendors, because with LinkLive, "all of the applications are in-house, meaning the chat, the text—everything that you use—is developed and maintained internally by LinkLive. In the other systems, chat, text, and video were all third-party applications."

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Sample Customers

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

Brookfield, HealthSouth Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mercator, SAP, Stanford University

1. AT&T 2. Verizon 3. T-Mobile 4. Sprint 5. Comcast 6. CenturyLink 7. Vodafone 8. Orange 9. Telefonica 10. BT Group 11. Deutsche Telekom 12. Telstra 13. NTT Communications 14. China Mobile 15. SoftBank 16. SK Telecom 17. Telecom Italia 18. Bell Canada 19. Rogers Communications 20. Telus 21. KDDI 22. Swisscom 23. Telkom Indonesia 24. Singtel 25. Etisalat 26. Ooredoo 27. Turkcell 28. Saudi Telecom Company 29. Telecom Egypt 30. PLDT 31. MTN Group 32. América Móvil

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