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We performed a comparison between ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus SaaS model helped us because it was easy on our pockets but also easy to use, configure, and manage.""The solution is free for up to five users.""The most valuable feature is the ticketing system which is working well.""This solution has provided a way to manage request tracking and resolution.""Its interface is most valuable. It is easy to use, and our customers find it amazing because of that. Nowadays, it is not only IT technicians who deal with tickets. People from HR and finance also handle tickets, and not all of them are tech-savvy, so it is nice for them to have an interface that they can easily relate to. They appreciate that.""I have been impressed by how easy it is to operate and how easy the structure is to manage service tickets. If they request an incident problem train, it's a very strong model. Another strong feature in the tool is the CMDB.""I am enjoying the report features, they are quite good.""The workflow automation is the most valuable feature of this solution."

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"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.""The most valuable features are the ITIL compliance and billing.""The product is very scalable and stable when used as a help desk once it is built out.""We have found the reporting in this product to be very useful."

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"ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by making asset management better. The professional version has asset management but it should be available in the free version, it would help my organization.""The current MDM is very basic and should be expanded.""ManageEngine has developed and implemented new features in its cloud version. I would like to see the features extended to the on-premises version.""The interface is not the best. The user interface could be more intuitive.""The solution, overall, is expensive.""Offers very limited customizations.""The product's asset management tool needs improvement.""It would be better if they could just bring up interface changes because, from the past five years, I don't see any difference in the way or look and feel of the application."

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"I would like to see some kind of project management or portfolio management in a future version.""There is no cloud-based version and it would be helpful if it were available.""They're pretty good but there's always room for improvement. There should be more templates that users can utilize immediately.""The product is very difficult to use and configure and requires specialists.""The tech support is terrible and that seems to be a part of their business plan.""The business model for the company is to sell low and charge for customization, education or expertise."

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  • "The prices are attractive. Customer can use a subscription if they do not have enough budget."
  • "The cost of licensing is approximately ten dollars per suite, per month. When scaling up, there are a lot of other expenses such as infrastructure, the telecommunication companies, etc."
  • "For our 500 assets that are using the professional version of the solution, we pay somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000 per year."
  • "The only issue for us is the pricing, which is quite high in comparison with the competition."
  • "Its price is very lucrative. It would be great if the price can come down, but overall, its price is great. It is half or maybe one-third of the price of other market leaders."
  • "For 90 service agents and our need for a cloud solution with incident management and service request management, it annually costs around 12,000. If you need additional development or deployment support from the vendor, there might be an additional cost."
  • "We use the cloud model, which is subscription-based, and each year, the subscription fees seem to go up, making it a more expensive solution."
  • "It is cheaper than the competitors."
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  • "The licensing fees depend on different criteria, including options and sizing."
  • "ManageEngine products will always be the lowest cost in category as that is part of their business model."
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    Top Answer:The strength is its pricing. It is easy to use.
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being expensive. It is above average. But it is neither cheap nor expensive.
    Top Answer:In terms of enhancements, additional features for automatic asset discovery would be beneficial. Perhaps the ability to deploy an agent on the network to discover assets automatically. So, I would… more »
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    Overview

    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (MSP) is a comprehensive help desk tool that has built-in asset and project management. MSP can be deployed in the cloud or on premises. The solution enables its users to track configuration changes, map relationships, and view graphical displays of data for more informed decision making. 

    The two main focus points of MSP are IT request tracking and asset management. MSP’s integrated centralized management console enables technicians and system administrators to efficiently resolve complex issues and keep track of their organization’s needs and ensure constant availability.

    With MSP's automation of multiple service desk processes, you can easily save time by automating repetitive and simple tasks such as task assignment, notifications, and categorizations. The automation of multiple processes helps reduce errors and lower costs while ensuring a fast turnaround of ticket handling processes.

    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Features and Benefits

    MSP has a wide variety of features to help you optimize your help desk management:

    • Dynamically update workflows: Create visual change workflows on a drag-and-drop canvas and customize these workflows on demand according to your organization’s needs.
    • Implement your workflow’s actions: Define actions such as notifications, switches, and automatic updates and approvals throughout the lifecycle of your workflow.
    • Flexible role administration: Provide custom viewing, editing, and approval access levels to various stakeholders and users.
    • Perform seamless integrations: Integrate with popular third-party products and access them from your IT help desk console.
    • Rapid troubleshooting: Improve your customer service by communicating with users by launching remote sessions directly from their tickets to quickly resolve their issues.

    • Control end-user workstations: Trigger software installation and removal on remote  workstations from within the management console.
    • Automatic anomaly notification: Resolve issues before they affect your enterprise. Automatically receive notification when a performance anomaly is detected in your servers or applications.
    • Auto-assign tickets: The technician auto-assign tool, which can be set up using a load balancing algorithm, eliminates the need to assign tickets to technicians manually. This helps ensure that tickets are distributed to technicians fairly and on time.
    • Automatic notifications and reports: Set up a notification system to guarantee that the necessary notifications reach stakeholders on time, and that customers are kept updated regarding the status of their tickets. In addition, schedule reports to be sent to users periodically. 
    • Implement your custom code: Program flexible automation enhancements with your own custom scripts and run them directly from the main dashboard.
    • Customize templates: Create custom and user-friendly templates using the solution’s simple drag-and-drop canvas. 

    Reviews from Real Users

    MSP stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its comprehensive workflow management toolset and the flexibility it offers its users.

    Mykola S., head of global IT delivery at Acino Pharma AG, writes, “CMDB as a baseline, incident management, service request management, and license management are valuable features. It offers really interesting features for complete use in an enterprise. You have one platform, and you could set up different service functions for HR, engineering, or another team in the same platform.

    SupportCenter Plus is a web-based customer support software that lets organizations effectively manage customer tickets, their account & contact information, the service contracts and in the process providing a superior customer experience.

    Sample Customers
    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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    Government8%
    Computer Software Company8%
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    Educational Organization53%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Comms Service Provider4%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise27%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise59%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is ranked 4th in Help Desk Software with 57 reviews while ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus is ranked 32nd in Help Desk Software. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is rated 8.0, while ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus writes " Easy to configure and affordable compared to other software options". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus writes "A product that is everything you need once it is developed but it is extremely difficult to work with". ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, Zoho Desk, Freshservice and Dameware Remote Support, whereas ManageEngine SupportCenter Plus is most compared with Dameware Remote Support and Zoho Desk.

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