BMC Helix Platform vs Freshservice comparison

BMC Helix and Freshworks are both solutions in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category. BMC Helix is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.3, while Freshworks is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.2. Additionally, 100% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Freshworks users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between BMC Helix Platform and Freshservice based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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BMC Helix Platform vs. Freshservice

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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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Muhammad Sarfaraz Hussain

IT Governance Consultant at Virtuosoft

Platform has unified complex IT workflows and supports deep customization for daily operations

While BMC Helix Platform is highly customizable and powerful, there is always room for enhancement, particularly from a user experience perspective. One area that could be improved is the end-user interface. Simplifying navigation, consolidating options into a single, intuitive view, and ensuring that all related information is easily accessible on one platform would enhance efficiency and reduce potential errors during ticketing or workflow management. From an administrative and backend perspective, streamlining workflows and making backend operations simpler would be valuable. For example, critical actions like closing large change requests could be more flexible and guided, helping administrators manage complex scenarios without switching between multiple consoles. Additionally, improving the search functionality across the platform to make it faster and more intelligent would benefit both end users and administrators. A stronger, more context-aware search mechanism would help quickly locate tickets, assets, or workflow details without navigating through multiple pages. Overall, while the platform’s core capabilities are excellent for ITSM and enterprise process automation, enhancements in the interface, workflow simplification, and search could make it even more user-friendly and efficient, further strengthening its value for organizations of all sizes.

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Raja Farrar

IT Service Delivery Manager at Symposiam

Automation and AI have transformed our service delivery and have made IT support faster and more efficient

I always keep up with Freshservice's roadmaps and new features. Freshservice has been very good at listening to feedback and adding those feature requests into their next iterations. I wish they would offer more granular data export options for utilizing in Power BI, along with predictive analytics for capacity planning and SLA breaches to enable more proactive support management and reduce firefighting. While the dashboards are effective, some users find custom reporting limited compared to ServiceNow or Jira. I would also appreciate deeper integrations, especially for niche apps requiring development coding work to enable advanced orchestration. Native integrations for DevOps pipelines such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins, along with stronger API flexibility for complex workflows, would enhance functionality. Although the CMDB and asset management are solid, they do lack advanced dependency mapping compared to other enterprise tools. My wishlist includes automated impact analysis for changes and improved visualization of asset relationships, enabling quicker resolutions from an agent's perspective when alerts come in. I acknowledge that Device42 may enhance this, but it is an extra cost beyond what we already pay. While Freddy AI is excellent for triage and suggestions, some users desire more proactive automation, such as predictive ticket routing based on historical patterns and AI-driven capacity forecasting. Lastly, the pricing tiers might seem rigid for mid-sized teams, so a more granular add-on option for features such as Device42 or pay-per-use for orchestration workflows could be beneficial.

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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

"It has helped us relieve the workload on our human workforce and thus ensures that they remain productive and motivated at all times thus work efficiently."

"We have seen AA bringing immense value to the clients once operational."

"The core functionality, the ability to automate these tasks and to interact, both with our own in-house software solutions as well as with our customers' and vendors' solutions and portals, has been incredibly valuable for us."

"In terms of development for our developers, it is very easy and quick to learn because Automation Anywhere has provided an online academy where developers can easily learn the features. It is very easy. If someone does not have a coding background, they can also learn from it very easily because it is just drag and drop and very interactive."

"From my developer's point of view, the tool is pretty strong."

"With Automation Anywhere, what used to take us two days now takes us twenty minutes."

"When our organization switched to Automation Anywhere, the accuracy rate improved and consequently, there has not been much data loss."

"Automation Anywhere is frequently releasing new features to their product. I find this amazing as they provide frequent product updates, introducing new features to the frameworks and similar aspects."

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"The most valuable features of BMC Helix Platform for service delivery include Helix GPT, which uses AI and GPT within the enterprise service management space."

"BMC Helix Platform is very customizable, and we can integrate it with any other application via the API."

"BMC Helix Platform helps in digital transformation and internal workflows and processes being adopted from different departments in line of businesses."

"The BMC Helix Platform is perfect."

"The solution is very responsive with a 97% success rate in funneling customer tickets."

"We find its ability to track what's going on with each request very valuable."

"It is a stable solution. My company hasn't faced any problems with the solution."

"Depending on the size of your organization, is pretty standard and useful."

"The overall functionality of the product is excellent."

"This solution has provided us with a level of ticket traceability that didn't exist previously, and we now have statistics and data that tell the story of what our support engineers have been doing, improving speed and reliability."

"One of the things I liked about Freshservice was how easy it was to implement. While it doesn't have extensive customization capabilities, the available options are sufficient for certain sizes of companies. You don't need to customize your ticketing system much. Freshservice is a great solution because you can implement it very quickly. You can upload your catalog, and you're done in maybe a week or two."

"The solution has been very helpful engineering insights into the client's environment. We have been able to manage calls and incidence very efficiently which provides us with a clear understanding of the system warranty and the actions that we might need to take in terms of insights. The system is very dynamic and prevents any kind of over sides which is yours that there is smooth contract management. Also we can easily uphold SLAs and deliver enhanced services without breaching any agreements."

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Cons

"Automation Anywhere can be improved by working on the next step with GenAI process automation and the agents."

"We need a native way in Automation Anywhere's framework to tie all that information together, including AI dashboard, governance dashboards, and document automation results."

"Automation Anywhere could improve by better integrating with DevOps. Currently, it cannot be integrated 100% with DevOps methodology, which many companies are requiring."

"Automation Anywhere could improve by incorporating better integration with DevOps."

"These guys need to build a good team."

"We have been looking at processes which can easily transition into a large scale environment, where you can have cloud or hybrid model. However, being a bank, some of our processes are critical and we would like to hold those on-premise. This limits us with our usage of Automation Anywhere."

"Where minor but widespread changes are made to the cloud product being operated upon, changing the cloned search values individually was incredibly time consuming, and it shut down the RPA service until it was fixed."

"Attended automation sometimes might go into exceptions, thus we need to monitor it in-between, then check whether it is working properly. This way, we ensure the bot is working properly."

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"We faced some stability issues with BMC Helix Platform's cloud version. Services and integration to AD weren't working properly at times."

"To improve BMC Helix Platform, they could enhance the mobile experience."

"BMC Helix Platform is very customizable, but the user interface is not good; it should be very user-friendly, the options should be very visible, and everything should be on a single platform."

"The cost of BMC Helix is very high, with an estimation of not less than $100,000 making it difficult for us to adopt the platform fully."

"Freshservice could improve the delegation and workflow management features."

"The ability to customize the user interface is a bit lacking, and the reporting is a bit lacking because they're very stringent upon what you can pull reporting-wise within Freshservice. They have a lot of built-in reports that are very nice, but when it comes to customizing these, they just provide you with certain data. When you try to build your own report wizard, you aren't able to go and select some of the data that is shown in some of the reports that come with Freshservice. This is something that we have brought up with our account representative, and we have suggested these as feature updates in the future. We're still waiting on them to go and implement something like that."

"We haven't had any issues with the stability of Freshservice. However, we have had some issues with data imports, we have noticed that large amounts of data can get stuck. This is something that we haven't seen in other solutions."

"Freshservice's technical support has issues with delays and translations."

"The reporting and management information (MI) are very limited, and stopped realistic and timely reporting on outstanding incidents."

"There is a need for improvement in terms of automatic escalation to the next level if an issue is not resolved. It should optimize and allow customization. Additionally, asset management needs improvement."

"The automation workflows are powerful, but the UI can feel limited; once the workflows get complex, it becomes hard to visualize them."

"There is room for improvement in reporting for project management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not involved in the pricing, but based on what I hear from our central RPA team, it is not very expensive; it is also not cheap. Its price is in the midrange."

"If you look at the capital expenditure, Automation Anywhere is number two to UiPath. But if you take a long-term view, on a scalable model of a large number of bots coming out, it slowly goes on to become the costliest tool. There is something they can do about that. The capital expenditure goes out right at the point of buying the tool. For Automation Anywhere, I would need to spend $20,000. UiPath can give me something for $6,000, while Blue Prism will come in at $300,000."

"On average, a bot runner in Automation Anywhere can cost $5,000, while in Microsoft Power Automate, you can get most of the same functionality for $100."

"The price is very reasonable."

"It is not cheap, with costs ranging between 700 to 800 dollars per month. While Power Automate is cheaper at 15 dollars per month, Automation Anywhere offers superior features, user-friendliness, and smoothness."

"There are some additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees. There are a couple of add-ons we've looked at: The IQ Bot for OCR and machine-learning were add-ons, as well as the Bot Insights - the analytics."

"The pricing model can be a bit more flexible."

"If you are looking into Automation Anywhere, get the Community Edition and play with it."

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"Regarding the cost, it's not expensive for enterprises but can be costly for small to medium-sized businesses. I recommend implementing a pricing model tailored for small to medium businesses to attract a larger customer base. Approximately, the license cost is around sixty dollars per month."

"The price of Freshservice could improve, it is expensive."

"It is $34 per license, per agent. Currently, we don't see any add-ons at extra fees."

"Freshservice's licensing costs are pretty good, and it has different categories of pricing based on what modules and features you choose, which gives a lot of flexibility."

"Its price is great. Its pricing is supposedly a lot less than ServiceNow and other alternatives."

"One of the key benefits of Freshservice is license management. Asset management has the possibility to keep track of licenses and that's very useful. The price of the solution is very good."

"Freshservice price is competitive, it is not more than other solutions on the market."

"We're basically paying about $100 USD per agent per month."

"I don't think it's expensive for the US or some European markets. Still, when I used Freshservice in Mexico, some customers found it a bit pricey, especially considering the platform's features. I think the pricing is fair for use in the European market, but it might be perceived differently in Latin America."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Educational Organization

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	538

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Helix Platform?

BMC Helix Platform is a premium ITSM solution, and its pricing and licensing reflect its enterprise-grade capabilitie...

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What is your primary use case for BMC Helix Platform?

I use the BMC Helix Platform to manage end-to-end workflows, including change requests, work orders, service requests...

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What advice do you have for others considering BMC Helix Platform?

Considering my current experience with BMC Helix Platform, I would rate it around 8 out of 10. The platform is highly...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Freshservice?

I do not have any experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing, as it was assigned to the infrastructure team.

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What needs improvement with Freshservice?

Freshservice has an AI agent that needs improvement for finding knowledge base articles. When issues or incidents are...

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What is your primary use case for Freshservice?

Freshservice is used to redirect ticket handling and acknowledge tickets and incidents received. Tickets are redirect...

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

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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.

Automation Anywhere

BMC Helix Platform is an innovative, cloud-based platform that enables organizations to automate and accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for building and deploying applications efficiently.

BMC Helix Platform offers a robust architecture that supports rapid application development tailored to business needs. Users can leverage its cognitive capabilities and workflows to enhance productivity while ensuring seamless integrations with existing systems. It empowers IT departments to manage processes and resources effectively, from creation to execution, facilitating efficient digital operations.

What are the key features of BMC Helix Platform?

Cloud-Native Architecture: Ensures scalability and flexibility in deploying applications.
Cognitive Automation: Integrates AI-driven insights for smarter decision-making.
Orchestration Capabilities: Streamlines processes across different environments and systems.
Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with major enterprise software platforms.

What benefits or ROI can evaluating users seek?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs through automation.
Enhanced Productivity: Increases efficiency by eliminating manual tasks.
Agility: Accelerates time-to-market with rapid development capabilities.
Improved Accuracy: Minimizes errors with intelligent automation features.

BMC Helix Platform caters to diverse industry requirements, offering scalable solutions for IT service management, IT operations, and business workflows. Industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail benefit from its process automation and compliance tracking functionalities, streamlining operations while adhering to industry regulations.

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Freshservice specializes in user-friendliness and seamless integration, facilitating IT operations with AI-driven ticketing and flexible asset management, essential for diverse organizations.

Known for its comprehensive automation and integration with platforms like AWS, Freshservice enhances IT tasks with flexible workflows and intuitive dashboards. Its self-service portal and effective incident management promote efficient service delivery and SLA compliance, making it vital for IT teams. However, users seek enhanced customization and integration with Microsoft and Google, along with improved analytics and project management features.

What are the essential features of Freshservice?

User-friendliness: Simplifies IT processes with intuitive design.
Comprehensive automation: Optimizes operations through streamlined processes.
AI-powered ticketing: Enhances ticket management with intelligent solutions.
Seamless integration: Connects with platforms like AWS and SolarWinds for efficient workflows.
Flexible workflows and asset management: Adapts to diverse IT needs for better service delivery.

What benefits should users consider in Freshservice reviews?

Streamlined IT operations: Simplifies and speeds up service processes.
Improved SLA compliance: Enhances adherence to service level agreements through efficient management.
Increased service delivery: Boosts the quality and efficiency of services provided.
Visibility across departments: Provides clear tracking and management of service requests and assets.

Freshservice is widely implemented in IT service management, supporting ticketing, incident management, and change management. It assists in customer service, internal support, and integrates with Azure and AWS. Significant for HR service centers and knowledge bases, it enables workflow automation and reporting, centralizing service operations for enhanced visibility and tracking across departments.

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Sample Customers

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

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Western Carriers, Judson University, Golf Canada, Travix, Proxama, Paymentez, Ready Auto Transport

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