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We performed a comparison between ServiceNow Discovery and SymphonyAI IT Service Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ServiceNow Discovery vs. SymphonyAI IT Service Management Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"ServiceNow Discovery works better than other products I've used.""It's pretty robust, and it's agentless for the most part. So, you don't need to deploy agents, which makes it a lot easier to stand up.""It has been stable since deployment.""It has given us an understanding of each layer from a server application.""Discovery enables us to get an accurate inventory that's updated daily. It eliminates human error and the need for people to update configuration changes manually. We have not implemented them yet but plan to set up alerts on CIs that are being audited to see if there are any changes.""They have a very good network in the infrastructure of Discovery.""One highly valuable aspect is the use of service accounts, which automates the process of identifying underlying nodes and associated assets.""I am impressed with the tool's incident problem change management."

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"It was easy to access and fast. Our experience using it solely as a ticketing tool. We used fetch reports from the tool, particularly with regard to SLA tracking for our partners.""The most valuable feature is remote access. People are working from home, and we can take remote access through it.""SummitAI IT Management Suite's chat box feature has reduced our service discount, and because it's intelligent, the responses that go out to the users have improved, and the resolutions are much faster.""The product has the best features for ITSM."

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Cons
"ServiceNow Discovery should improve its cloud capabilities.""The service mapping component is less developed than it is in other solutions, and is in need of improvement.""ServiceNow is very costly.""It is one of the most costly applications in terms of subscription costs.""In future releases, I would like to see more AI-oriented enhancements in the solution. It would automate most of the things that we have to do manually write the scripts and go on the teleservice, what to do. So if we have something in place and if we can train the module, then AI would be a good thing.""Without improvement in the patters, applications can't be discovered""When you switch versions, for example, when you go from Paris to Quebec they will introduce many new things and occasionally things break when they do that.""Whenever you try to discover something with the solution, you get errors that are not descriptive enough."

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"There could be flexibility in terms of customization.""SummitAI IT Management Suite's project management and operational management features could be improved.""I would like them to add software inventory in the next release. We don't have that right now.""Integration was a major limitation with SummitAI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution is a paid option within the ServiceNow framework."
  • "It's a bit expensive compared to other products in the market, but it's worth the money you pay because it's far advanced in terms of features, automation, and capabilities compared to other products."
  • "There is a subscription for ServiceNow Discovery. It's expensive, but I think it's one of the best solutions on the market, so it's worth it."
  • "The price could be better. It's a bit on the pricey side."
  • "It is an expensive product with a price that depends on the models that you wish to purchase."
  • "It costs a lot. It is probably close to over a hundred thousand. It's an expensive platform, but you can't compare ServiceNow's Discovery functionality to other discovery tools. It's not an apples-to-apples comparison of ServiceNow to a configuration management tool to an asset management tool because it does those things, but it's not those things."
  • "You need a subscription to ServiceNow Discovery, so you can use its features. You can also use specific plugins with the tool, and some of the plugins are free. I don't have information on how much my company pays for the subscription to ServiceNow Discovery."
  • "The solution is very expensive."
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  • "We have a regular license."
  • "SummitAI IT Management Suite's pricing is a bit expensive."
  • "The product's cost is average."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product provides great scalability features.
    Top Answer:Though I am not much involved in the pricing part, I know that it is a bit costly. As per a general discussion I had with the stakeholders, I figured out that it is a costly tool. There is a need to… more »
    Top Answer:On the patent side, my company faced some issues with ServiceNow Discovery. In the subsequent releases of the product, ServiceNow promptly addressed the patent-related issues in the tool. More… more »
    Top Answer:It was easy to access and fast. Our experience using it solely as a ticketing tool. We used fetch reports from the tool, particularly with regard to SLA tracking for our partners.
    Top Answer:The product's cost is average. It used to be inexpensive, but now they have added many functionalities. Still, it is cheaper than other more significant tools in the market. The suite is not just… more »
    Top Answer:Integration was a major limitation with SummitAI. Features we need are available in ManageEngine, making it a better fit. Secondly, the cost of SummitAI was a challenge. Finally, company policies or… more »
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    14th
    out of 49 in IT Asset Management
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    Also Known As
    Summus IT Management Suite
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    Overview

    ServiceNow Discovery finds applications and devices on your network, and then updates the CMDB with the information it finds. Discovery is available as a separate subscription from the rest of the Now Platform.

    SymphonyAI provides an AI-powered IT Service Management (ITSM) platform aimed at enhancing IT service delivery efficiency and effectiveness. The platform, SymphonyAI ITSM, offers a unified service portal for streamlined user assistance and incorporates reporting and analytics functionalities to furnish insights into IT service performance. By leveraging artificial intelligence, SymphonyAI aims to optimize ITSM processes, aligning IT services with business needs while ensuring cost efficiency.

    Sample Customers
    York, National Grid, DXC Technology, experian, BEACHBODY
    Magma, Toyota, Evidera, Netik, KPMG, Innodata, ABB, DAIKIN, Toshiba, Emerson, Dell, Pansonic, DBS, PWC, EY, Hexaware Technologies, Deloitte, NEC, Birla Soft, Panasonic, Harman, SBI, Kotak Life Insurance, SREI, Marico, Perfetti, Manipal Hospitals, Maruti Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Toyota, CEAT, ABB, L&T, VIP, Knight Frank, Adithya Birla
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Retailer12%
    Educational Organization12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Construction Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise75%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise60%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    ServiceNow Discovery vs. SymphonyAI IT Service Management
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ServiceNow Discovery vs. SymphonyAI IT Service Management and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    769,334 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ServiceNow Discovery is ranked 7th in IT Asset Management with 36 reviews while SymphonyAI IT Service Management is ranked 14th in IT Asset Management with 5 reviews. ServiceNow Discovery is rated 8.0, while SymphonyAI IT Service Management is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of ServiceNow Discovery writes "Valuable relationship building that discovers and auto-builds to make cleanup easy". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SymphonyAI IT Service Management writes "Good ticketing tool but limitations with integration". ServiceNow Discovery is most compared with Tanium, Microsoft Configuration Manager, AWS Cloud Map, Lansweeper and ScienceLogic, whereas SymphonyAI IT Service Management is most compared with ServiceNow, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Microsoft Configuration Manager, JIRA Service Management and IBM SmartCloud Control Desk. See our ServiceNow Discovery vs. SymphonyAI IT Service Management report.

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