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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs. ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus

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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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Mostafiz Miah

Sr. Presales & Technical Lead at Elitbuzz Technologies Ltd

Automation has transformed daily request handling and now tracks every customer interaction

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus helps my team manage and resolve requests compared to previous methods as we previously managed things through paperwork and diaries. After deploying ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, whenever any customer request comes, we provide the customer a product demo if they ask about the products. We then convert that request to a lead, which is converted to a demo, and then to the product POC, allowing us to follow up every stage of the requests. Everything can be tracked from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, whether at the closing stage or the initial stage. I use ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus daily in a unique way because previously everyone managed their own tracking system through their diary, but now everyone inputs data into this solution so that at the end of the day, we can get reports on how many leads we have taken care of and when they need to be taken care of. This information is visible from the ServiceDesk tool, and using the dashboard, we can easily identify it, providing an at-a-glance view. The best features ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers for my team include automating manual tasks, which allows whatever tasks we previously did manually to be converted into automatic tasks. Currently, they have also introduced Zia, a very helpful solution for us. Using Zia, we can search for anything, not only inside the tool but also outside, integrating it with ChatGPT and Teams, and it can integrate with other ManageEngine solutions as well as solutions such as Jira and ServiceNow. When we integrate our network monitoring solutions with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, it automatically raises an incident ticket and assigns it to the right team whenever any incident has occurred, which saves us time and reduces manual tasks. Previously, we had to communicate to the right people through mail or phone calls after an incident, but now the incidents are automatically converted and assigned to the relevant support groups along with the SLA. The integration with Teams allows us to raise tickets without logging into the portal, and we can see the ticket status and add comments through Teams, which is very helpful. Additionally, mail integration can automatically convert emails into tickets, adding further efficiency. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has positively impacted our organization, particularly in customer satisfaction. Previously, customers managed service requests, incidents, changes, and problems manually, but after integration, most of these processes are automated. This includes change requests that now follow a workflow based on organizational needs and ITIL best practices, making tracking incidents and requests much easier for end customers through scheduled reports.

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reviewer2650164

VP of IT at a aerospace/defense firm with 51-200 employees

Manual ticketing features hinder workflow, but cost-effective ticket management is ensured

We just use it because it's more trouble to rip it out than to replace it with a more expensive tool. I would not recommend this product to others. If budget is a concern, it might be suitable but it doesn’t excite. Hence, I would rate it a four out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Training videos are very good and include detailed examples, which is really helpful for beginners."

"Automation Anywhere has made it very easy for you to install, they've got the tools to make it very simple for you to create a quick, small application and to get out there."

"Document Automation is a game changer. Earlier, with IQ Bot, we achieved partial automation—around 80% of the process was automated. With GenAI and Google Vision OCR now integrated into Document Automation, end-to-end automation is achievable, even with unstructured documents."

"Business analytics provides real-time data that's something other competing companies lack. It uses statistics and graphs to show the performance of the bots which processes are lagging behind and if you need to give priority to certain tasks."

"The technical support has been good in my experience. However, you need to use the latest version to get the right level of support. If it is an end-of-life version, you might not get support from Automation Anywhere."

"The ease of use and its ability to change the code when something in the main process or core process changes. The ease of use is really good."

"Automation Anywhere's most valuable features include its end-to-end capabilities within a single platform. It offers desktop automation, unattended automation, a recorder for tasks, and advanced IDP capability, which means that I can handle everything from basic cutting and pasting to advanced use cases. With Automation Anywhere, I don't need multiple other tools to automate end-to-end processes. I only need one additional chatbot tool, assuming conversational AI is part of the solution. If I don't have chatbots, all the capabilities are built into the platform."

"It saves us man-hours, headcount, and processing time, and we have automated the equivalent headcount of 500 FTEs since we started, with those people doing different types of work activities instead of being laid off."

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"The software deployment we find quite valuable - being able to deploy software to multiple endpoints without having to worry about getting in touch with the end users."

"It was easy to implement. I didn't have a hard time. It was very quick, around 10 to 20 minutes."

"It is good, and it meets our needs."

"IT request management has improved over the years, and this product supports all process-related IT requests from users and operational management of the IT infrastructure."

"The costing for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is very flexible and is considered low-priced."

"This solution has helped a lot by freeing up valuable time, allowing the IT personnel to work on other more critical areas, key projects, and perform their fundamental job requirements on time without interruption."

"The solution is user-friendly and has all the features we need; it is very effective in its operation."

"It offers robust project management capabilities. You can create projects, define staging environments, and set rules and regulations according to organizational standards."

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"When using it predominantly for a help desk solution, it seems like an absolutely fine product."

"The product is very scalable and stable when used as a help desk once it is built out."

"The most valuable features are the ITIL compliance and billing."

"We have found the reporting in this product to be very useful."

"ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus works fine as a help desk software and is relatively inexpensive."

"The product teams are continuously on the products trying to improve them. If, for example, I ask for a change to be done in the software, the chances are in the next release it's going to be done and incorporated. It's this personal touch that I like."

"Their tech support has been talking to us about expanding features like integrations with Microsoft Teams."

"Their technical support has been very helpful and is very good."

Cons

"We have our limitations. We can run only VBScripts and one more thing. If we want to run Python scripts or batch files, we cannot do it. So, if they would add these extra things in there then that would be beneficial."

"The automated regression testing could be better. I need to build my own testing suite, and I know other tools have built-in testing suites. That is an area that's very weak in this platform."

"My main issue with Automation Anywhere might be the logging of bots and getting more detailed feedback of what my bot is doing, step by step. It is hard to track fine-tuning in larger codes."

"I am not technically inclined, and it involves many steps for a process to function properly. It requires a lot of work initially to design and develop a process. I find it somewhat challenging. If you take time to understand it, it's not too difficult, but it seems complicated at the beginning if you're not a technical person."

"In the next release, I think it has to be more compatible when deployed with the Citrix environment."

"The OCR can be a little better because sometimes while scrapping, it leads to data loss."

"The tools are fundamentally solid. However, when I think of self-healing, such as automation with a new prompt or a new Windows patch occurring, being able to handle those kinds of things on top of what Automation Anywhere already does and that automatically click through and do the reboots that are necessary to just have a clean run would be ideal."

"Automation Anywhere has to improve its technical features."

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"The solution has all the features, but it is not clear. The UI and UX need to be improved because it is not easy to configure on the go."

"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by offering a user-friendly environment similar to ServiceNow."

"The UI for the app needs improvement."

"Some of the features which are currently available in the cloud version can be made available with the on-premise editions."

"The product's asset management tool needs improvement."

"In terms of the entire architecture, I find it not so robust."

"The product needs to allow for implementation for other departments besides the IT help desk."

"ManageEngine needs to improve its handling of large volumes, as it cannot manage transaction volumes as effectively as ServiceNow."

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"ManageEngine, in my experience, fosters that type of environment; it doesn't have an easy button, a graphic user interface, ease-of-use, and ease-of-dev — the product does not have any of that."

"The business model for the company is to sell low and charge for customization, education or expertise."

"The tech support is terrible and that seems to be a part of their business plan."

"The product is very difficult to use and configure and requires specialists."

"I would like to see some kind of project management or portfolio management in a future version."

"ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus could improve on workflow automation features."

"They're pretty good but there's always room for improvement. There should be more templates that users can utilize immediately."

"There is no cloud-based version and it would be helpful if it were available."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Considering the cost, it is a bit high, but worth the price because the output accuracy is high."

"I think the solution's pricing is reasonable."

"Automation Anywhere is expensive."

"Time-wise: We have saved hundreds of thousands of hours."

"In most of the cases, the product value is very good. If the infrastructure, implementation, and framework are good, then generally, the client can get a good return on investment."

"We have purchased licenses, but are trying to obtain more bot programmer licenses."

"I am not sure about the costs, but two Bot Runners and four Bot Creators may cost approximately 1CR."

"Based on what I've heard, it's costly, but I don't know much about its pricing."

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"It is cheaper than the competitors."

"When I compared it with a similar product, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus was $2,000 cheaper."

"The price is much better than other products so pricing is rated an eight out of ten."

"It is above average. But it is neither cheap nor expensive."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"I am using the free edition of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. There are different versions available, such as professional."

"The prices are attractive. Customer can use a subscription if they do not have enough budget."

"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus' pricing is reasonable."

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"ManageEngine products will always be the lowest cost in category as that is part of their business model."

"The licensing fees depend on different criteria, including options and sizing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

20%

Comms Service Provider

14%

University

Performing Arts

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	558

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	20

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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...

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...

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.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Regarding pricing, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers three editions: Standard edition, Professional, and Enterpris...

What needs improvement with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

The biggest friction point or frustration I have run into with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is the upgrade risk and ...

What is your primary use case for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

My main use case for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is that we are receiving tickets from multiple users regarding iss...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus?

ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus is cheap, around two or three on a scale where ten is the most expensive.

What needs improvement with ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus?

ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus could improve on workflow automation features. Currently, everything is very manual, ...

What is your primary use case for ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus?

We use ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus primarily as a ticketing tool within our company.

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Also Known As

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

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is an ITIL-compliant tool designed for IT help desk and incident management. It offers user-friendly ticketing, automation, and integration features, assisting businesses in effective IT service management.

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus provides comprehensive solutions for ticketing, automation, and integration with third-party tools. Its features include project, change, and asset management, which are essential for streamlining IT operations. The intuitive interface supports both technical and non-technical users. The platform's reporting, SLA management, and CMDB functions significantly enhance business operations. Despite its strengths, there are areas for improvement, such as customization and integration capabilities. Users often seek better automation for active and asset management, enhanced search functionality, and improved security.

What are the key features of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Ticketing System: Facilitates efficient issue tracking and resolution.
Automation: Allows the creation of automated workflows to reduce manual effort.
Customizability: Enables tailoring of the platform to fit specific business needs.
Integration: Seamless connectivity with third-party tools for enhanced functionality.
Project Management: Supports planning and execution of IT projects.
Change Management: Helps in managing IT service changes systematically.
Asset Management: Tracks and manages IT assets effectively.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and processes save time and resources.
Enhanced Communication: Facilitates better interaction within IT departments.
Operational Visibility: Reporting and metrics provide insights into IT operations.
Flexibility: Customization options help tailor the system to specific requirements.
Security Enhancement: Regular updates enhance system security and data protection.

Industries implement ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to address specific challenges such as IT help desk management and asset tracking. Companies use the platform to log incidents, automate workflows, and ensure compliance with ITIL standards, supporting effective management of daily operations, system auditing, and improved client interaction.

ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus offers ITIL compliance, billing capabilities, mobile apps, and reporting features. It's cost-effective and continuously updated for improved functionality, meeting user demands despite minor limitations.

ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus is designed primarily as a ticketing system to facilitate helpdesk and customer service operations, managing issues, incidents, and demand management. It replaces traditional email systems with a streamlined ticket system and records hourly rates along with technician time on tickets, maintaining a comprehensive ticket database. While mobile management is possible, development and configuration require significant resources. Efforts are focused on enhancing automation and simplifying reporting by centralizing data in one location, reflecting a customer-focused approach.

What are the most valued features?

ITIL Compliance: Ensures adherence to international standards.
Billing Capabilities: Tracks and manages financial aspects efficiently.
Mobile Apps: Facilitates remote management and monitoring.
Reporting: Generates useful insights and reports for strategic decisions.
Help Desk Functionality: Provides streamlined ticket management and support workflows.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effectiveness: Balances functionality with affordability.
Customer-Focused Updates: Regular enhancements that cater to user needs.
Streamlined Operations: Simplifies issue tracking and resolution processes.
Comprehensive Reporting: Provides centralized insights for data-driven decisions.

In industries like IT support and service management, ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus acts as a robust ticketing and helpdesk system, managing incidents and support requests efficiently. Its mobile app capability, though resource-intensive, is beneficial in sectors requiring flexible operations. Efforts in enhancing automation will further strengthen its application across diverse sectors, from service management to tech-focused organizations.

Sample Customers

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

Tranter IT Infrastructure Services Limited, Sterlite Technologies, averda, Radiology Associates

Brickman Group, SVP Worldwide, Chicago Tribune, Sodexo, Constellation, Lowcost Holidays, Telesur, PayEx, Quintiq, Moblize, Oman Air, Intelligent Hospital Systems

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