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We performed a comparison between HaloITSM and OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HaloITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution's initial setup process was quite straightforward... I rate the technical support a nine and a half out of ten.""The product’s UI is very good.""The most valuable aspect is that is is codeless."

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"This is a cordless application that can be used throughout any organization.""The most valuable features of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) are that it is user-friendly, easy to configure, and adaptable.""It offers a range of tools for sales and configuration. It's like a business process improvement platform, suitable for various lines of business operations.""The tool is very easy to use."

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Cons
"The solution's integration part needs to improve...In the future release of the solution, I expect to see certain changes in the programming of the solution. A customer of the solution should be able to customize it as per their need.""There are no improvements needed. There is very little that HALO has not already built that is not on its roadmap.""The product does not have its own orchestration engine."

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"The initial setup of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is complicated, but once it is set up the configuration is straightforward to adapt to the users' or customers' needs.""The contract management feature can be improved.""The product's connectivity with third-party products is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The solution lacks sufficient documentation."

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  • "It's $69 per user per month. Only administrators need a license, and there is no limit to the number of endpoints."
  • "The solution's pricing model is good. Also, they still follow the old concurrent licensing method."
  • "The product’s pricing is competitive and less complicated."
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  • "The cost of the license for SMAX varies depending on the configuration, including the number of seats for users and the customer's specific requirements. It's not a fixed cost and can vary."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product’s UI is very good.
    Top Answer:The product’s pricing is competitive and less complicated. There is only one license cost, which includes all the components. There's no additional cost component for separate modules. It makes it… more »
    Top Answer:The product does not have its own orchestration engine. If someone is looking for orchestration, they must look for an external tool.
    Top Answer:In my company, our customers need OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) for service management, which may either be for ESM or ITSM.
    Top Answer:The product is difficult to maintain, especially when moving from the previous version to the latest version. I suggest that OpenText needs a person with very good experience to take care of the… more »
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    Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
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    Overview

    HaloITSM is an IT service management solution that helps businesses streamline the entire incident lifecycle, from ticket creation to issue resolution. It enables professionals to update the status of incidents and view details including ticket ID, priority level, issue summary, and date created.

    HaloITSM allows organizations to link new incidents with existing requests and share potential solutions with team members or end-users through the knowledge base. Managers can specify default values such as categories, priority, service-level agreements, or mailboxes before creating requests. Customer service agents can view upcoming tasks on a calendar and streamline approval processes by requesting validation on ticket creation or modifications.

    HaloITSM facilitates integration with various third-party applications such as Slack, Microsoft Office 365, Okta, Splunk, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Other features of HaloITSM include reporting, compliance management, status tracking, a self-service portal, collaboration, and auditing. It also helps businesses generate maintenance requests, store asset details, and set validation rules across configuration fields using IP addresses or numeric passwords.

    OpenText™ SMAX is a SaaS-based solution that delivers a smart approach to IT and enterprise service management with built-in analytics, codeless configurations, and private generative AI chatbots.

    OpenText SMAX delivers a smart approach to service management, with full capabilities for IT service management (ITSM), IT asset management (ITAM), and enterprise service management (ESM). Empower users to self-resolve common requests with private generative AI chatbots that offer human-like responses. Give your team what they need—ITIL best-practice templates, codeless configurations, and built-in AI and analytics for automating workflows, improving processes, and solving issues. With SaaS deployment, SMAX eliminates the hassle of installation, maintenance, and upgrade. What’s more, SMAX offers flexible and affordable licensing that adapts to your business needs and saves you money.

    SMAX has a flexible and transparent pricing model that lets you change license allocations or add capabilities without costly surprises. Pricing starts at $79 per agent per month for a full range of processes and features that include a service portal, mobile app, AI, analytics, federated CMDB, ITSM, ESM, discovery, and orchestration. Visit the OpenText ITSM SaaS pricing page for details.

    Sample Customers
    Innocent Drinks, SKY TV, Sports Direct, Suzuki, Siemens, NHS, Cardiff City Council, Atos, AO.com, Ambitious about Autism, SEPA, York University etc.
    Zurich Airport, Envirosuite, Norsk Helsenett, Achmea, University of Milan, World Vision, Petroleum Development Oman, Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT).
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    HaloITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HaloITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HaloITSM is ranked 15th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 3 reviews while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is ranked 19th in IT Service Management (ITSM) with 4 reviews. HaloITSM is rated 9.0, while OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of HaloITSM writes "An affordable and scalable solution that provides an excellent UI and many out-of-the-box integration capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) writes "Offers a range of tools for sales and configuration that can be used in banks and telecom companies". HaloITSM is most compared with JIRA Service Management, ServiceNow, Freshservice and NinjaOne, whereas OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is most compared with JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, OpenText Service Manager, Clarity SM and Ivanti Neurons for ITSM. See our HaloITSM vs. OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) report.

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