ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is an intuitive cloud-based solution that gives users the ability to keep track of their information technology infrastructure.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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ServiceNow CMDB | 34.1% |
Device42 | 21.5% |
OpenText Universal Discovery and Universal CMDB | 12.4% |
Other | 32.0% |
Type | Title | Date | |
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Category | Configuration Management Databases | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | ServiceNow CMDB vs Qualys VMDR | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | ServiceNow CMDB vs OpenText Universal Discovery and Universal CMDB | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | ServiceNow CMDB vs Device42 | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
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Device42 | 4.2 | 21.5% | 100% | 25 interviewsAdd to research |
OpenText Universal Discovery and Universal CMDB | 4.2 | 12.4% | 100% | 11 interviewsAdd to research |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 5 |
Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
Large Enterprise | 18 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 75 |
Midsize Enterprise | 43 |
Large Enterprise | 218 |
ServiceNow CMDB gives users the ability to diagnose and manage any issue that might appear in their systems. Users have at their disposal a suite of capabilities that allow them to handle any number of tasks.
Benefits of ServiceNow Configuration Management Database
Some of the benefits of using ServiceNow Configuration Management Database include:
Reviews from Real Users
ServiceNow CMDB is an information technology resource and data management tool that stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are the solution’s intuitive nature and its discovery tools. ServiceNow CMDB makes it easy for users who lack a background in information technology to customize and configure its user interface to meet their specific needs. Its discovery tools give users the ability to easily map out and create continuous integration process architectures.
A PeerSpot user who is a ServiceNow developer, analyst, and administrator writes, "The most valuable feature of ServiceNow is the user interface because you can customize or configure it directly from the user interface by using the mouse. It is easy to use even for non-IT people. You can also directly plug your ServiceNow instance within your Microsoft Active Directory and then retrieve all your users and groups. So, you can use the users and groups to put automation inside the application. When you have new hires, you can automate the group security and group attribution. It is very good in terms of performance. Its performance is almost 100%. Once, it took less than two minutes to back up and run an instance. It has very good reliability."
An information technology service management consultant writes, “I like ServiceNow CMDB's discovery tools. If you have discovery tools and the discovery tools are built around a philosophy of mapping, then we can implement a top-down architectural mapping of the elements in the upper structure and create your CI. We can directly map for the dependencies among your infrastructure, hardware, and software. If you do not have discovery tools, we can still populate the CMDB but for the administrator, it's very hard.”
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Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Senior Business Analyst at State Goverment Organization | 3.5 | ServiceNow CMDB effectively manages Configuration Items (CIs) within an organization's IT landscape, offering a centralized repository. Its user-friendly interface and customization options are advantageous, though further customization enhancements and empowerment of power users could improve functionality. |
Configuration Manager at Adtalem Global Education | 4.5 | We utilize ServiceNow CMDB for asset management and task automation, integrating it with EDR solutions for incident support. Though effective, it poses a steep learning curve for beginners, necessitating more training or self-guided courses to enhance usability. |
IT Service Delivery Leader | Senior Consultant at Cognizant | 4.5 | I find ServiceNow CMDB to be an excellent tool for configuration management, providing valuable transparency across departments with easy integration for incident management. However, I believe its reporting functionality could be more user-friendly and include enhanced visuals and AI support. |
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I use ServiceNow CMDB for handling incidents, problems, and change management, as well as managing equipment inventories and infrastructure. Its most valuable feature is tracking changes to CIs, but it lacks the ability to view associated applications directly. |
Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | We primarily use ServiceNow for asset management and integrate our on-prem and cloud inventory into its CMDB. While its automation features are valuable, improvements are needed in defining SLAs and logical mapping beyond the OS layer. |
COO at a renewables & environment company with 1-10 employees | 4.0 | ServiceNow CMDB offers a centralized repository for assets and support representatives across the organization. However, its out-of-the-box product is fixed on support personnel details, lacking dynamic lists that could enhance its functionality and efficiency. |
Asset Manager for EUCOM at CACI International Inc. | 4.5 | No summary available |
Configuration Manager at Adtalem Global Education | 3.5 | No summary available |