I am using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus mainly for ticketing.
IT Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Beneficial ticket management, easy to use, and helpful documentation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is ticket management."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is ticket management.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for approximately two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a scalable solution.
We have 200 users using the solution in the free edition.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Whenever there is any problem then I search online. We have not had an issue that we would need to contact support. We have found that the documentation online is 90 percent efficient.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is very easy.
I rate the initial setup of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus a four out of five.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am using the free edition of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. There are different versions available, such as professional.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When comparing ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to other solutions it is much easier to operate, manage, create users, and design incident tickets. Overall, everything is very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others. It is important to know the port number they will be using before they proceed.
I rate ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Manager Advisory at iOCO
Valuable product for AIOps and SOC
Pros and Cons
- "There's no problem with the software."
- "There's no native integrations between the systems."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use of the solution is not hands-on. I'm the architect. I was involved with getting the architecture going, getting the systems up and running. I've also got insights into the configuration. I'm not working with it on a day-to-day basis.
What is most valuable?
The product has been valuable and is working for us, looking from the angle of dealing with vendors, the AIOps space, as well as the SOC side of things.
Cost-wise, we're quite happy.
What needs improvement?
We engage with customers or vendors from Europe looking at AIOps products as well as SOC, and one downside to the solution is there are no native integrations between the systems. We're not even aware of any. This is a bit of a concern for us.
The problem I'm dealing with is now we have to employ people to do integration coding for us. We would love to have native integration between systems. ScienceLogic, Splunk, and Sumo Logic are three vendors we're considering currently, in a POC, for going forward with the AIOps side of things.
From the SIEM perspective, from the SOC, we're dealing with LogPoint; for SOAR purposes we're using inbound SOAR. None of these systems can natively integrate into ManageEngine. However, all of these systems can integrate into ServiceNow. If we consider the complications in our world, for integration purposes, and the amount of work that needs to be done for all these systems to talk to one another, that's definitely something. If ManageEngine can say, "we're going to help you with this," then we will most likely stick with the product.
ServiceNow can integrate, and there's a silent push towards ServiceNow, which I don't like because I'm quite keen on sticking with ME. ManageEngine should improve to help us to integrate the systems.
Then there's a customization level that needs to be done from our end, and it's quite a big concern. We're basically putting together all systems and software packages.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since we implemented it about a year and a half ago. We're still onboarding the rest of our clients. From an MSP perspective, we're managing multiple clients.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. There's no problem with the software. I'm happy with what we can do with the system. I think the biggest concern for my industry is really a case of integrations between outside parties.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Head of Global IT Delivery at Acino Pharma AG
Offers a complete set of features and allows us to set up different service functions in the same platform
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "Its reporting could be improved. The current list of predefined reports seems to be fine for most of the customers, but there should be some tools to allow us to create highly customized reports for measuring different KPIs. We should also be able to connect some kind of BI to it. We haven't yet implemented it, and we are currently evaluating it. We are looking for advanced integration options where we could integrate it with our SCCM and Azure environments as well as with other Office solutions. For direct communication with customers, we are looking for a chatbot or a similar feature."
What is our primary use case?
I have only used its demo version for evaluation. We haven't yet implemented it. I have been playing with ServiceDesk Plus for incident management, service request management, and some change request workflows. There is also a CMDB, which seems to be quite good.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
Its reporting could be improved. The current list of predefined reports seems to be fine for most of the customers, but there should be some tools to allow us to create highly customized reports for measuring different KPIs. We should also be able to connect some kind of BI to it.
We haven't yet implemented it, and we are currently evaluating it. We are looking for advanced integration options where we could integrate it with our SCCM and Azure environments as well as with other Office solutions. For direct communication with customers, we are looking for a chatbot or a similar feature.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven't checked its stability under a heavy load.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Currently, around ten users are evaluating it. It should meet the needs of around 2,500 users. From my point of view, it seems suitable for our needs.
How are customer service and technical support?
We had lots of discussions via email and the internal support chat, and everything was fine.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are currently using OTRS. We are looking for something similar to ServiceNow but much cheaper. I have almost 15 years of experience working with ServiceNow, which is a great solution, but it is too expensive for companies with less than 5,000 employees. I have also worked with HP Service Desk almost 20 years ago.
How was the initial setup?
Being a cloud solution, it is straightforward. There are no issues. In terms of deployment, it is similar to other cloud solutions. The workload begins when you try to customize a CMDB, but this is not because of the solution. It is because of internal processes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
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.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are currently evaluating this solution. ServiceDesk Plus is one of the candidates. We are also evaluating Jira Service Desk and BMC. It seems that all these three vendors will be able to fulfill our requirements, and we will choose ServiceDesk Plus.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
NOC Service Desk Team Lead at MORO
A scalable solution that provides change management, but its reporting could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is change management."
- "The solution’s reporting could be improved."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is change management.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s reporting could be improved. The solution's integration with other tools is not straightforward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have faced some bugs with the solution. Sometimes, the system goes down for unknown reasons.
I rate the solution a six or seven out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
More than 100 users use the solution daily in our organization.
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Since we are not their premium customers, they don't answer our concerns quickly. It takes some time to get answers from the technical support team.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used ServiceNow and Jira.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is not very complicated.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is good compared to other products.
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.
What other advice do I have?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a very good tool that has improved our IT support workflow. I rate the solution a six out of ten for the customization and scalability of our business needs.
Overall, I rate ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CEO at Heclo
Scalable, and it's user-friendly and easy to understand
Pros and Cons
- "It ensures the tracking of all costs for end-user issues."
- "The service delivery could be improved."
What needs improvement?
The service delivery could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is good, and it meets our needs. It ensures the tracking of all costs for end-user issues. It allows us to generate reports and location demands and make our forecasts over a period of time. We can analyze incident calls and the time it takes to resolve every call or every incident.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the technical support a ten out of ten. We have contacted them and have annual license renewals and maintenance agreements with the service provider.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
It was easy to set up.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good product. It serves the end need of the customer and I rate it a seven out of ten. We haven't completed a comparative analysis for deliverability, availability or usability, but ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is good.
Regarding advice, there are so many variables involved. I would recommend it to anybody at any time especially foe the support level for the end users. It's scalable, it's user-friendly and easy to understand. You can configure it to suit your specific needs.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Manager, Customer Services and Operational Support at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Intuitive, excellent value for money, and the technical support is helpful
Pros and Cons
- "The workflow automation is the most valuable feature of this solution."
- "The interface is not the best. The user interface could be more intuitive."
What is our primary use case?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is primarily used for service desk ticketing and instant management.
What is most valuable?
The workflow automation is the most valuable feature of this solution.
If you approve something, it automatically goes to the next person for approval.
It's quite good.
It's quite intuitive.
What needs improvement?
The interface is not the best. The user interface could be more intuitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for a few years.
I believe that we are working with the most recent version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is very scalable.
We have 40 users in our company.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. We have received very good support from them.
How was the initial setup?
It was fairly easy to set up.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing can always be improved and made more affordable.
I'm not involved in the pricing.
What other advice do I have?
Consider it seriously, because I know we looked at ServiceNow, and ServiceNow was significantly more expensive. However, I do not believe the price is justified for our size organization. I believe it is one of those tools that provide excellent value for money.
I would rate ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Technical Support Engineer at a agriculture with 1,001-5,000 employees
Overall operates well, scalable, and secure
Pros and Cons
- "ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is meeting all my needs, it is a good solution. The integration and security are good. The solution is under-friendly."
- "ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by having better integration with Microsoft Azure."
What is our primary use case?
We use ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for people in our domestic holding can open any ticket from anywhere.
What is most valuable?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is meeting all my needs, it is a good solution. The integration and security are good. The solution is under-friendly.
What needs improvement?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus could improve by having better integration with Microsoft Azure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for approximately two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
We have approximately 200 to 500 users using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial installation is very easy. The dashboards are not complicated.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation with a colleague in my team.
We use five services and technical support workers that support the solution, including maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is low. However, it still could be less expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for anyone needing a technical ticketing system. It's a powerful solution.
I rate ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Manager IT at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A help desk and asset management software that integrates seamlessly with other products
Pros and Cons
- "I like that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has everything and can be integrated into a single product like SAP. It has also got operations, helpdesk, MDM, and everything integrated. Multiple products can be integrated into one product. You don't have to go for them separately. I also like that they have many partners in India who can come to the site and complete installations."
- "Security could be better. It would be better if ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus had really good defense products like BlackBerry. I can recommend BlackBerry for the defense part, but not the other things. For example, before we switched over to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, we had issues with mobiles switching off cameras, and now it doesn't happen at all."
What is our primary use case?
We use ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for all helpdesk, MDM solutions, ITSM, and more.
What is most valuable?
I like that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has everything and can be integrated into a single product like SAP. It has also got operations, helpdesk, MDM, and everything integrated. Multiple products can be integrated into one product. You don't have to go for them separately. I also like that they have many partners in India who can come to the site and complete installations.
What needs improvement?
Security could be better. It would be better if ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus had really good defense products like BlackBerry. I can recommend BlackBerry for the defense part, but not the other things. For example, before we switched over to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, we had issues with mobiles switching off cameras, and now it doesn't happen at all.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were unhappy with BlackBerry as they are not able to provide service properly and don't have a service center here in India. That's why we switched over to ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus' price is very reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this product, but this is not a 100% recommendation. I would advise potential users to compare it with other products. We compared this product to others about a year ago, and maybe we have new products now which are more advanced.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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