ServiceNow vs SymphonyAI IT Service Management comparison

ServiceNow and SymphonyAI are both solutions in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category. ServiceNow is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while SymphonyAI is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.0. Additionally, 92% of ServiceNow users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SymphonyAI users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

ServiceNow and SymphonyAI IT Service Management compete in the IT service management sector. ServiceNow has an upper hand due to its extensive features and customization capabilities across a comprehensive ecosystem, while SymphonyAI excels with its innovative AI-driven efficiency tools.

Features: ServiceNow offers broad customization options, comprehensive incident management, and a strong suite of integrations with enterprise tools. SymphonyAI IT Service Management features AI-driven analytics and automation, offering predictive insights and automated workflows.

Room for Improvement: ServiceNow could improve by reducing complexity in configuration and lowering its implementation cost. Enhancing mobile capabilities and increasing AI integration would be beneficial. SymphonyAI IT Service Management might strengthen its ecosystem with additional integrations and improve its user interface. Expanding training resources and enhancing scalability for larger enterprises could increase its market appeal.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ServiceNow supports flexible deployment models and has a robust customer support system for seamless integration and ongoing assistance. SymphonyAI IT Service Management focuses on rapid AI-driven deployment complemented by responsive technical support, offering faster implementation but with a narrower support framework compared to ServiceNow.

Pricing and ROI: ServiceNow requires a higher initial investment yet proposes significant ROI through its extensive, scalable features appealing to large enterprises. SymphonyAI IT Service Management offers a cost-effective entry point and quicker ROI due to AI efficiencies and streamlined operations, contrasting ServiceNow's higher setup costs with its rapid return model.

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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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Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Structured workflows have improved SLA compliance and now support prioritized incident handling

I think the licensing and pricing of ServiceNow is quite expensive compared to other tools. For large organizations, it is acceptable, but specifically for small and medium organizations to track incidents or change requests, ServiceNow is quite expensive. Sometimes performance can be slow when workflows and integrations are configured for complex tasks. For advanced customizations or advanced features which we rarely use, the documentation is not up to standard. The documentation needs to be improved for advanced customization features. However, the platform is stable overall and the features are quite good. The user experience and performance concerns I mentioned are areas I want to be improved. When many workflows and interactions are configured, performance is slow. For the features it is providing, it is quite expensive. If these performance features are improved, we can easily pay that price and get the return on investment.

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AbhilashSherkane

Senior Practitioner at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Comprehensive IT service processes have been supported but customization and support need improvement

All ITSM functionalities of SymphonyAI IT Service Management, including incident, problem, change, service request, and their out-of-the-box functionalities, are pretty good. SymphonyAI IT Service Management does not have too many integrations and does not have too many out-of-the-box integrations compared to other peers in the market. I think that is the only place where they lack. However, they did have a functionality where we could build our own integration, so we were using that. If they had any out-of-the-box capabilities for some of the common infrastructure tools, that would have been easier for us. The out-of-the-box functionalities were good, including AI. However, the moment we had to customize options, that becomes very difficult with SymphonyAI IT Service Management. As long as we were using out-of-the-box, it worked great.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"We have automated our critical functions, like supply chain management and purchase orders, and we have staff who have been moved out of the mundane tasks and are now doing value-added activities."

"I feel that it save us time and provides ROI as a monetary benefit because it reduces FTE, the number of headcount working for a particular project."

"An easy to deploy and learn automation tool that can save resources, effort and money."

"With the rebate processing automation that we did, it has provided us a savings of around an hour or two a person on a daily basis, which is quite a lot of savings."

"I have enjoyed using all the features of this tool, not just one feature, e.g., object cloning, Excel automation, and the web recorder."

"Having a cloud-based deployment provides more flexibility because we just need an internet connection for connecting the agent into the AA cloud."

"The features of Automation Anywhere improve my company by making deployment and maintenance of our automations a smoother process overall."

"The recording feature accelerates the timeline of your implementation."

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"ServiceNow helps to improve IT incident handling in a more comprehensive way, and the latest version provides extensive information, including AI that allows us to program it in such a way that our L1 support can be eliminated."

"The Workflow feature is the most valuable."

"We have found the service easy to use, although, we have ended up customising a lot of parameters."

"As time has gone on and ServiceNow has evolved and matured, we are loving the ease of the product."

"You can have it installed and up and running within hours if you know what you're doing. Time to market would be one of the main things to consider."

"It's filling a niche I think a lot of people have really, really wanted which is bringing a lot of this information into one central location."

"As far as I'm aware, it scales beautifully, you just throw another stack or two or 20 at it and off you go."

"The features of ServiceNow that I find most valuable include its ability to easily access ticket details if you know the ticket number, monitor the timeline of when the ticket was created, and see the current status, which makes ServiceNow the best tool I have ever used."

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"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."

"All ITSM functionalities of SymphonyAI IT Service Management, including incident, problem, change, service request, and their out-of-the-box functionalities, are pretty good."

"The most valuable feature is remote access. People are working from home, and we can take remote access through it."

"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 product has the best features for ITSM."

"It is a good tool to use."

Cons

"The basic features are acceptable, but advanced tools often require deeper technical expertise, which can slow adoption. Additionally, some users experience delays in customer support for complex issues."

"The license cost is high and needs improvement."

"In the next release, once the bot is triggered, the system should always recognize the active state and not prompt the user to log in again before the bot finishes all of its tasks."

"We have had some difficulty with ease of use. In addition, we have had some difficulties getting it to interact in predictable ways with our in-house software."

"I would like to see extensive OCR capabilities in the next release."

"Product support for our customers needs improvement. They should increase the support personnel."

"We could use more accuracy with IQ Bot."

"Automation Anywhere's network has room for improvement."

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"All the screens are similar. It's the same platform for everything and you need to familiarize yourself with it."

"The ability to embed help information onto the screens."

"Sometimes it could be better and faster."

"The solution’s user interface could be improved and given a better design."

"An area for improvement would be the accessibility of downloaded and compressed files."

"There is room for improvement in price."

"Security and privacy issues should be addressed in respect of the IT operations data and data storage."

"The installation and deployment of ServiceNow can be a bit challenging. One major issue I've encountered is that ServiceNow doesn't provide the same mobile responsiveness or features that we used to enjoy with other tools. For example, with Splunk, our response times were about five minutes, and we could manage alerts and incidents directly from our mobile devices."

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"There could be flexibility in terms of customization."

"Integration was a major limitation with SummitAI."

"Technical support takes too long for any issues to get resolved, and that created a lot of frustration."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost can be reduced a little for users."

"Automation Anywhere is somewhat expensive. The prices are slightly higher, but if you need something, you must pay for it."

"No one is balking at the cost. They are market rates and will change, but no one is saying, "That is ridiculous or impossible." They are saying, "Show me the ROI and prove that the cost is accurate.""

"Despite being less expensive than UiPath, Automation Anywhere remains cost-prohibitive for many small and medium-sized businesses."

"In terms of monetary savings, we automated a bot in three days that has saved us $30,000 in costs."

"The initial setup and licensing fees are high, and although it saves costs in the long run, reaching the break-even point can take at least six months."

"We would like them to change the license model of charging per bot."

"When you compare the cost of Automation Anywhere with UiPath and Blue Prism, those others are much less. Licensing-wise, UiPath wins the deal."

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"ServiceNow pricing is an art, not a science. The deal depends on how commercially savvy you are, which does make it something that is quite difficult to get right. It is most definitely an opportunity area for ServiceNow to improve and have more visibility around pricing of the different products within the platform."

"In Tunisia, the companies find the licensing costs to be expensive."

"The setup cost is high compared to others, especially when the scope is not fixed."

"The first impact for the customer is that it is expensive, but do not forget that it is a solution that includes infrastructure; a single cost, easy to justify."

"I would say it is moderately expensive, ranging from six to seven on a scale of ten."

"We are happy with the pricing."

"I am from Brazil. For Latin American markets, ServiceNow is very expensive as compared to other vendors, such as VMware."

"ServiceNow tends to be a little bit more expensive as compared to BMC Helix ITSM."

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"The product's cost is average."

"SummitAI IT Management Suite's pricing is a bit expensive."

"We have a regular license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	81
Large Enterprise	558

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	35
Large Enterprise	179

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	4

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...

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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...

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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.

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Which solution is better for developing non-ITSM applications: OutSystems or Service Now?

The short answer is that OutSystems is far better for 2 main reasons. Firstly, with Service Now you are locked into t...

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Would you choose ServiceNow over Microsoft PowerApps?

Hi Netanya, I will choose ServiceNow because ServiceNow is a very good tool compared to Microsoft PowerApp. Because ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow?

ServiceNow operates on a subscription-based pricing model with custom pricing based on modules, users, and business r...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SummitAI IT Management Suite?

Their pricing is competitive. With similar tools in the market, they are at a higher price, but it is pretty competit...

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What needs improvement with SummitAI IT Management Suite?

I have not worked on their AI-driven analytics, so I am not sure about that capability. I do not know if it would be ...

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What is your primary use case for SummitAI IT Management Suite?

We work on the ITSM modules, including predictive intelligence, AI, and ITOM as well. We have not used Orchestration ...

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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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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SymphonyAI

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

ServiceNow offers customizability and cloud-based integration that sustains operational efficiency. Enabling change and incident management, it accelerates workflow automation and project management without downtime issues, serving deployment needs for IT service and productivity enhancements.

ServiceNow stands out with its adaptable workflows and cloud-native infrastructure, boosting IT service, project, and asset management. Known for its robust incident and change management, the platform addresses business needs through its user-centric design and extensive integration options. By facilitating seamless IT operations and automation, ServiceNow empowers businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. Regular updates ensure users benefit from the latest features without service interruptions, although pricing and licensing complexities demand attention. Users seek improved reporting tools and a more intuitive design while expressing interest in refined mobile functionality and better documentation.

What are the key features of ServiceNow?

Customizability: Enables tailored workflows to align with business processes.
Cloud-Based Integration: Allows seamless updates and operational sustainability.
Incident and Change Management: Supports efficient handling of IT-related issues.
Automation Capabilities: Automates repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity.
User-Friendly Design: Simplifies navigation and improves user interaction.
Comprehensive Reporting: Provides detailed insights for better decision-making.

What benefits and ROI should users anticipate from ServiceNow?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts.
Enhanced Productivity: Automates tasks, enabling focus on strategic initiatives.
Seamless Operations: Integrates across departments for unified management.
Effective IT Management: Smooth incident, change, and problem resolution.
Cost and Time Savings: Reduces operational costs through efficient workflow management.

ServiceNow finds implementation across industries like IT, HR, asset management, and help desks, addressing ticketing and configuration needs. Businesses use its dashboard for tracking performance metrics, enhancing decision-making in departments like HR service delivery. Its adaptability also makes it suitable for industries requiring robust operational management and process automation, driving efficiency and growth.

ServiceNow

SymphonyAI IT Service Management provides comprehensive ITSM functionalities with features like remote access, chat AI, and automation. Its 360-degree asset lifecycle view and orchestration engine stand out, though integration and customization have room for improvement.

SymphonyAI IT Service Management is a robust tool for managing incidents, problems, changes, and service requests. It enhances asset management with native discovery and is designed for efficient SLA tracking. While users value its strong out-of-the-box features, they often seek better integration options and improvements in software inventory and support services. Despite AI-driven analytics and customization challenges, its use cases in remote access and ticketing processes demonstrate its core strengths.

What are the key features of SymphonyAI IT Service Management?

Remote Access: Enables users to manage IT services from any location efficiently.
Chat AI: Provides intelligent communication solutions for enhanced user interaction.
Knowledge Base: Offers a repository of information to streamline problem-solving.
Automation: Automates processes to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
Orchestration Engine: Integrates different systems for seamless operations.
Full ITSM Capabilities: Manages incidents, changes, and service requests comprehensively.

What are the benefits and ROI to consider?

360-Degree Asset View: Ensures a complete perspective on asset lifecycle for better management.
Fast Report Fetching: Provides quick access to essential data, aiding decision-making.
SLA Tracking: Monitors service level agreements effectively, improving compliance.
Cost-Effective: Balances robust features with considerations on pricing and budget.

SymphonyAI IT Service Management is employed across industries for remote IT support, call logging, and ticket management. It supports incident service requests, CMDB, and asset management. Some leverage predictive intelligence and ITOM, while others, driven by internal solutions or cost factors, hesitate to fully adopt its Automation Engine. Upcoming chatbot capabilities are being explored by organizations looking to enhance their IT service management frameworks.

SymphonyAI

Sample Customers

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

AAA, AstraZeneca, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Broadcom, Christus Health, Epicor, Equinix, GE Capital, Intuit, KPMG, Loyola Marymount University, OshKosh, Quantas, RedHat, Royal Bank of Scotland, Swiss Re, U.S. Department of Energy, Safeway, Yale University, and Zillow

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

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