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BMC Helix ITSM vs Salesforce Service Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Helix ITSM
Ranking in Help Desk Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
IT Service Management (ITSM) (3rd)
Salesforce Service Cloud
Ranking in Help Desk Software
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (2nd), Knowledge Management Software (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Help Desk Software category, the mindshare of BMC Helix ITSM is 12.7%, up from 10.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Service Cloud is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RajkumarK - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
The leading service management platform for delivering intelligent, user-centric experiences
We used to support VMware applications, focusing on distributed applications such as data from ETW, Snowflake, and SAP. Our role involved processing critical data systems through internal mechanics and IT processes, primarily managed by the application support group.  We employed services to…
ChanchalSaxena - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2024
High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility
The Primary objectives of our solution are to improve the customer experience, improve process efficiency, and eliminate the wasted costs involved in business operations. For example, we're focusing more on the improvement of DIY (Do it Yourself). The call load reduces the need for visits by…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"BMC Helix ITSM gives us email and SMS notifications, we can check the tickets, and give feedback. All the basic features that we need are available."
"The standards and the framework that it follows are most valuable. It has an ITIL and out-of-the-box framework."
"The most valuable feature for our customers using BMC Helix ITSM is change management."
"The solution's most valuable features are automation and orchestration."
"Provides a clean front-end for our users to log requests and has rich ITSM functionality."
"Smart IT and the phone app are easily the most valuable features in reporting and tracking ongoing issues."
"Helix is more lightweight than these tools. It's a traditional tool that was developed more than 10 years ago. Ease of use is the operative word."
"Smart Reporting makes it easy to create/publish views for tables, so our customers can easily create their own reports."
"We are very happy with the support team from Salesforce."
"The complexity of the solution is very less."
"Salesforce accelerates time to market and streamlines workflows through automation. Integrating with other software systems, such as HR or ERP platforms, allows for seamless data exchange and enhances efficiency."
"We used Salesforce Service Cloud for CRM (customer relationship management) cases and general sales cases."
"I don't have the specific details, but I'm aware that Salesforce is used for campaigns, decision-making processes, and order submissions. I'm currently in the learning phase and not familiar with all the details."
"The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready."
"With Salesforce Service Cloud, customers can have end-to-end visibility from inquiry to delivery."
"Salesforce Service Cloud offers several notable features. It includes robust case routing, escalation capabilities, entitlement mapping, and entanglement rules. Additionally, it supports Computer Telephone Integration (CTI), which allows for automatic case generation when a call is made to a designated number."
 

Cons

"When BMC Helix ITSM did some upgrades it caused some issues. They have fixed some of the problems but more improvement is needed."
"SmartIT could include PR. This would help us greatly in bridging the gap between Remedy's views and SmartIT."
"From time to time, we had issues with stability, but I think that is our fault due to extra processes that we implemented to fit our business needs."
"It needs a more organic workflow, so every field you create is labeled throughout the stack. BMC has a few products that they try to bundle together. Generally, that solution works. BMC should take a step back and think about the overall solution—not only ITSM but also CTI Integration along with chat. They have all that, but it's not an end-to-end holistic solution with the added reporting analytics."
"Some parts of the solutions are using the old interface."
"Our middleman provider limits the available functionality so we cannot even do our own analytics."
"The amount of software issues are still too big, even considering the complexity of the tool."
"In the next release, I would like to see AI used for classification or categorization."
"The governor limits are a troubling feature of Salesforce"
"Salesforce Service Cloud's report functionality could be improved."
"Knowledge Management platform could use some intelligence improvements. Data mining techniques for recommending the most relevant knowledge articles would be beneficial. Currently, that selection process is more administrative. AI could be used here."
"The integrations with other solutions can be improved."
"The solution could continue improving its artificial intelligence capabilities."
"There is room for improvement in pricing."
"The solution's integration with the main ERP is a little cumbersome."
"Since customization can increase the cost from an implementation standpoint, we focus on showcasing Service Cloud's built-in features and possibilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BMC Helix ITSM is a very cost-effective solution."
"If you are looking for some kind of professional services form the OEM then you would have to purchase that."
"It is costly, but it is well worth it."
"The solution's pricing should come down."
"The price of BMC Helix ITSM could improve their price."
"I am not sure the exact price we pay for the solution but I know it is in the high seven-figure amount annually."
"The cost is relatively high, especially for the BMC Controller application. However, the expense is justified by the standard and reliable features it offers. This product's reputation in the market is strong, providing assurance in terms of data and other considerations."
"If Customer and IT agents are happy, that is one of the greatest ROI. However, one of the major factors is Leadership, because at the end they have to justify the cost."
"Salesforce is not a cheap product. It can be expensive."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a highly expensive solution"
"The licensing is flexible. Companies pay for what they use. However, a company with very small needs might find it difficult to justify the cost. Overall, it's in the medium price range."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
"The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
"The tool is pretty expensive."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive. I worked with ExactTarget over five years ago, and it was quite pricey then. Not everyone could afford it. Salesforce has different tiers for different kinds of users. It's expensive considering their features and services, but they offer best-in-class solutions."
"The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Educational Organization
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Helix ITSM?
If we consider major players like Ford or BMW, their core focus is manufacturing products like cars. To ensure smooth operations, any arising issues, be it security concerns or issues within depart...
What needs improvement with BMC Helix ITSM?
The tool needs greater customization flexibility, particularly concerning notifications and the progressive view web page. This is significant because it encompasses various aspects like incident m...
What is your primary use case for BMC Helix ITSM?
We majorly use the solution for user ticket management, incident management, and event management.
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Service Cloud?
I use Salesforce as a CRM to pull data, update business opportunities, and support the sales team. I query the data through Snowflake or HANA using Tableau for analysis and market expectations.
 

Also Known As

Remedy ITSM, Remedy, Helix Remedy
Service Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Brookfield, HealthSouth Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mercator, SAP, Stanford University
Stanley Black & Decker, Coca-Cola, Activision, Wells Fargo, Spotify, Aldo, Philips, The Red Cross, Blue Shield of California, Sprouts Farmers Market, Direct Energy Solar, Inspirato, Kiva
Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Helix ITSM vs. Salesforce Service Cloud and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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