OpenText Service Manager [EOL] vs SCSM comparison

OpenText and Microsoft are both solutions in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category. Additionally, 79% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 64% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

OpenText Service Manager [EOL]

Read 48 OpenText Service Manager [EOL] reviews

79% willing to recommend

SCSM

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64% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Service Manager [EOL]

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SCSM

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Help Desk Software (13th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (13th)

Featured Reviews

Dirk Leitermann

Senior Consultant Project Management & Transition at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

It does what it should, but it's quite outdated.

I rate Micro Focus Service Manager four out of 10. I wouldn't recommend it. I would suggest ServiceNow. There may be solutions better suited for smaller companies. There are always alternatives because the architecture isn't terribly complex. The architecture is the same across solutions, and everything is linked. There are no modules to be bought from some other company in the past and integrated. ServiceNow also its disadvantages, but if you compare it to Service Manager, I can safely say ServiceNow is the future and Service Manager is the past.

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LuisSanchez3

Director Metropolitano de Gobierno Digital at a government with 10,001+ employees

Current setup enables smooth problem-solving but lacks comprehensive guidance and local support

More information about setup procedures and a more user-friendly front end would be beneficial. We need more information for setup processes. It is difficult to do the work independently, requiring us to hire external companies for maintenance hours to fix small issues that could be resolved faster in-house if we had better information. We have been looking for an upgrade version, but finding local service has been difficult. It has been challenging trying to get things done. Speaking with the Microsoft office, we found there are no local companies with substantial experience with SCSM. What we have now was installed five or six years ago. It has been difficult to change configurations and look for upgrades, even with all the manuals. Our office is considering moving away from SCSM and getting a service desk solution outside of Microsoft. For me, it has been a good tool to get help and solve internal problems in the office. It is a very good tool, but the difficulty in getting local service or more information is pushing us to look for another tool.

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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 gives us better understanding and control of service management."

"Fast, responsive and modern design."

"We can have all our requests and incidents registered in one system."

"It is a rich content solution and a good and complete solution, along with a lot of functionality."

"Sometimes, customization is simple. The version we are using now has a nice interface."

"It's pretty well-structured in modules."

"Technical support is excellent. They really bend over backwards for us."

"Service Manager gives us a single system where everything is centralized in one base."

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"The solution offers good productivity at a low price point."

"The solution's setup process is relatively straightforward due to the familiar deployment steps similar to other Microsoft solutions."

"The scalability is a collaborative with SCOM, and SCSM; SCSM is a configuration manager for page and software development, you can see your systems which have been updated and it can easily deploy the new things as well, and you can also see it as a collaborative operations manager and integration manager."

"The call logging is the solution's most valuable feature; it's very easy to use and isn't too resource-intensive."

"Improved time management, all the details logged (nothing missed), roles and responsibilities in tool are set according to policy/procedure."

"If it is correctly configured, you can access and give service quickly to all the end users."

"The most requested feature from our customers is the helpdesk ticketing system."

"I've used SCSM a lot, and its features are valuable."

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Cons

"The interface could be better. It's hard to integrate as there's no interface in place for the solutions to interface with each other."

"There should be some front desk provided or some options to let our users serve themselves, because we have about 5000 servers and 400 applications."

"It needs to be a lot more flexible, a lot more user friendly, and a lot lighter, not so heavy."

"Their end-user interface and technical support features could be improved."

"On the downside, it cannot really operate in the cloud; but other than that, everything is good."

"I think one area which is the most painful from my point of view is if you need to integrate a lot of the tools, and being able to make that a lot more seamless."

"There's a lot of manual work, which is error prone and time consuming, in how the code gets transported from one system to the other."

"Load balancers were not delivered in Phase 1 (time/cost constraints), and that caused negative user experiences."

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"We have had some issues with the SCSM on-premise deployment version in the imaging aspects."

"The product needs to improve its integration with other tools. It also needs to have a better UI and a simple dashboard."

"It's not too hard to compile stuff but it is hard to manage the solution. Even the design itself makes it difficult for management."

"Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow."

"There are a few bugs."

"We have had some issues with the SCSM on-premise deployment version in the imaging aspects."

"Resources for understanding compliance and relative compliance need to be made available."

"It crashes our client's computers. Sometimes they get blue screens. It would be useful if SCSM could check the upgrades or patches before we implemented them to see if they are going to crash a client's system. Or, if it does install, and the client's system crashes, it would be good if the solution could revert back somehow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would say that identify your requirements and pay for the support to implement and test those requirements, and then hope that you did a good job because the cost of their service is fairly expensive."

"The license is not cheap."

"I pay for Service Manager on a yearly basis, and the price is reasonable - I would rate it five out of ten."

"HP Service Manager has moderate pricing."

"Micro Focus Service Manager is a little cheaper than other options. You have to pay a monthly subscription fee."

"The license for SCSM is cheap."

"I would rate the pricing as two out of five."

"The price of the solution could be better. My organization has an enterprise annual license with Microsoft which provides us support."

"The price should be lower."

"The platform is competitively priced."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"It is a lower price vs. other things on the market."

"It comes free with the enterprise agreement that we have, but the expense really is in having to buy another product to sit on top of it to make it work properly. You wind up having to buy additional support and additional product with their own support and maintenance costs on top of that."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Construction Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

Government

11%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	38

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	14

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Service Manager, HPE ITSM, HPE Service Manager

System Center Service Manager

Overview

Service Manager on SaaS provides you with a cloud-based, industry leading IT Service Management solution.

OpenText

SCSM integrates with Microsoft tools, offering robust ticketing, incident management, and a scalable architecture. It automates orchestration tasks, provides comprehensive reporting, and enhances IT environments through SCCM integration, supporting various service management needs.

SCSM is known for integrating well with Microsoft suites and is valued for its ease of use and scalable design. Organizations utilize its capabilities for managing customer service, system deployments, and ticket handling. Its essential components include activity management, remote access, and comprehensive security updates. However, improvements are needed in areas such as integration with Azure and open-source tools, simplicity of the self-service portal, mobile support, and reporting complexity. Despite these challenges, many rely on SCSM for IT operations management, HR onboarding, and cloud functionality integration.

What are the most valuable features?

Seamless Microsoft Integration - Easily connects with Microsoft suites
Robust Ticketing - Efficient management of tickets and incidents
Scalable Architecture - Adapts to increasing demands and growth
Automated Orchestration - Streamlines various IT scenarios
Comprehensive Reporting - In-depth insights and analysis
Activity Management - Coordination of tasks and operations
Security Updates - Ensures systems remain protected
Easy Learning Materials - Accessible and straightforward resources

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Efficiency - Improved ticketing and incident management
Cost Management - Optimal use of IT resources and budgeting
Flexibility - Supports both cloud and on-premise deployments
Risk Reduction - Security updates and management features
Strategic Insights - Customized reporting for informed decisions

SCSM finds application in industries ranging from IT service management to HR onboarding and system administration. Enterprises use it for remote assistance, device management, and patch management, while some leverage its cloud capabilities. This broadens the scope of how IT operations are supported and managed effectively in different settings.

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