Agiloft Service Desk Suite vs ServiceNow comparison

Agiloft and ServiceNow are both solutions in the Help Desk Software category. Agiloft is ranked #45, while ServiceNow is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Additionally, 100% of Agiloft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of ServiceNow users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

ServiceNow and Agiloft Service Desk Suite compete in the IT service management solutions category. While ServiceNow has widespread adoption and notable capabilities, Agiloft's flexibility and customization offer superior value for many users.

Features: ServiceNow's robust incident management, change management, and asset management are key highlights, with strong integration capabilities and advanced workflow automation. Agiloft provides highly customizable workflows and excels in contract management features, offering adaptable solutions across various industries and versatile configurability for tailored needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ServiceNow typically requires a complex setup but offers extensive documentation and support for organizations with sophisticated IT needs, making it more suited to larger enterprises. Agiloft provides a straightforward deployment model, delivering a smooth onboarding experience with accessible support, favoring those valuing efficient implementation.

Pricing and ROI: ServiceNow generally has higher upfront costs, with significant ROI over time due to expansive capabilities for large enterprises. Agiloft's pricing model is budget-friendly with a quicker ROI, thanks to its flexibility and lower initial investment, appealing to cost-conscious buyers without losing essential functionalities.

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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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Matt Gibson

Project Executive at GT Services LLC

Our customer service and productivity have increased in quality and quantity since using this product

Agiloft has a great support team to help the process along. They are affordable, friendly, and knowledgeable. The tech support team acts like walking encyclopedias. They know databases and programming. After all these years, we hardly need to speak to Agiloft anymore. However, they have great customer support. Every time we need something from them, they make our small troubles go away quickly.

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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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Document Automation is a game changer. Earlier, with IQ Bot, we achieved partial automation—around 80% of the process was automated. With GenAI and Google Vision OCR now integrated into Document Automation, end-to-end automation is achievable, even with unstructured documents."

"This solution saves time when completing our pharmaceutical processes, which allows things to progress faster to the FDA."

"While RPA is the cutting-edge technology to bring digital transformation, the RPA as a service will reduce costs and increase efficiency with ease of deployment, less maintenance, and cheaper upgrade costs."

"The solution is easy to learn and with it, it's easy to replicate knowledge."

"The graphical user interface (GUI) is very useful, since I don't know any coding languages. I have been able to be a developer with Automation Anywhere without knowing the technical background. I am a business user, and not needing the technical knowledge to use the system has been useful for me."

"The training and resources for this tool are very good, they are so simple that anyone can easily learn it, and one of the tool values is its ease of use."

"At the most granular level, automating people's daily tasks has been helpful by freeing them up to do higher value-add activities, which is definitely beneficial."

"With the help of Bot, it has increased the productivity of the current process and we do not need to spend more time on error resolution and rectification."

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"This product paid for itself within the first six months of use, and after about six months, we started making a return on our investment at more than 300%."

"Because this product is infinitely customizable and easily developed, we are using it for other applications."

"Our customer service and productivity have increased in quality and quantity since using this product."

"Bottom line: ServiceNow has shattered the "Five years to a successful Service Management transformation" limitation."

"As a technical specialist, I can see that the product is really good and has lots of enhancements with each version."

"Within our organization, we're not finding really any major issues with scalability and things of that nature."

"The thing that I like most about it is the easy integration with the CMDB. I'm able to look at the CMDB for applications and develop my assessments and attestations based on the application and point them at that application owner. So, I can really automate the whole thing."

"It offers enhanced and efficient communication between the requester and the four pillar EDR through an online chat platform."

"We are very happy with the product."

"Most of our tickets go through ServiceNow."

"Simplicity of Change Manager."

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Cons

"The current accuracy rate of 60% for document-based automations requires human intervention."

"When I change the name of a variable in the Variable Manager, I would really like it to change in the code."

"Improving on the ease of use and user experience of Automation Anywhere (AA) could help."

"One area for improvement in Automation Anywhere (AA) is its monitoring system. It's not that good. Both scalability and stability are also areas for improvement in the tool."

"There could be improvement in the reporting and insights into the ROI. The ROI tool that shows the performance and the return on investment is not very accurate."

"We had initial hiccups, like any new process. It took us six to eight months to sort the product out."

"Automation Anywhere has a persistent click-related issue that can make automation difficult, particularly in unattended environments."

"The initial setup was not that great. The road was very up and down. We struggled. A lot of the features were not compatible with applications which we are using. That was the reason. This was the initial days, we are talking about 2016 to 2017. The buzz was not as much as we are having now."

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"We have found the documentation a bit confusing at times. This area could use some improvement."

"The pricing could be lowered. It's pretty high."

"They're inconsistent. Depending on who you get, they may or may not be able to immediately provide the kind of response you need and sometimes they take a while to do it."

"Calendar views - there are no nice calendar views and I think I'm just starting to learn about resource management but it would be nice for them to have the roadmaps so you can see an actual calendar view to see where, from a project, you are."

"The level of complexity and the level of discovery are the two areas that can be improved. Its UI needs to evolve. They focus a lot on cool colors and other little things, which don't bring value in terms of functionality. They need to focus less on presentation and more on the functionality within the UI. Its discovery mechanism should be improved. There is a component in ServiceNow that discovers the assets, but it doesn't do an immediate discovery, and there is a lag. If I want to open a ticket for a laptop or an asset, that asset needs to exist within ServiceNow for me to be able to say that I need to have its disk space or memory increased. It is referred to as a CI or configuration item in ServiceNow. Sometimes, ServiceNow doesn't discover these items, and as a result, I cannot open a ticket and tag that system or asset. If a system was introduced to the environment last week and it is still not listed, it becomes a problem. I will either have to wait or manually enter that system or asset. So, if I have a laptop with only 8 GB of memory and I want to request 16 GB of memory, I won't be able to do that in ServiceNow because my system or asset hasn't been discovered yet. Discovery is not immediate, and there is a lag."

"The pricing of the solution could be better. It's a bit high."

"Integration capabilities can improve."

"There is room for improvement in price."

"It needs to be more cost-effective because it can be pricey."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would like them to have better license management."

"The solution is quite expensive. Not every organization can consider this option."

"If I compare it with Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere is cheaper. Blue Prism is very costly. Automation Anywhere's pricing follows the market, not less and not more."

"The cost is anywhere between $10,000 and $100,000."

"We are restricted to use one license on one PC. However, if my license is not working, I want to be able to use it somewhere else. This would be a nice improvement to the licensing, as other competitors in the market have better licensing terms."

"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.""

"The cloud-based version comes at an increased cost, although our clients are happy with the new features and have not complained about the pricing."

"I don't know exactly what the pricing schemes are for the product as this type of negotiation is not my responsibility, but I think the basic pricing comes to $15,000."

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"After about six months, we started making a return on our investment at more than 300%."

"Agiloft has by far the best entry point for both cost and learning curve."

"There are licensing fees."

"ServiceNow's pricing is comparatively higher than Helix's."

"The pricing is reasonable and affordable, making it suitable for businesses ranging from small to large scale."

"The product cost is higher than that of other vendors."

"The solution is priced for medium to enterprises sized businesses. However, it is expensive compared to competitors."

"The platform offers a free trial, by providing a free developer instance once you sign up."

"While the option exists to pay for a monthly license, we are dealing with large enterprises and these typically involve multi-year licenses of ten or five years, at a minimum."

"The licensing expenses are excessively high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	35
Large Enterprise	179

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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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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

Agiloft Service Desk Suite offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline IT service management. With its robust capabilities and customizable workflows, it addresses the complex needs of businesses.

Agiloft Service Desk Suite excels in providing a flexible, adaptable platform that caters to IT service management needs. It supports a wide range of functions including automation, reporting, and customer service operations. Its no-code platform allows for quick customization, tailoring processes to organizational demands without heavy coding requirements. Users benefit from its ease of integration with other enterprise systems, ensuring seamless operations and improved service delivery.

What are the key features of Agiloft Service Desk Suite?

Custom Workflows: Easily configure workflows without coding.
Automated Processes: Streamline tasks with automation to increase efficiency.
Powerful Reporting: Generate insights with robust reporting tools.
Integration Capabilities: Connect with other systems for smoother operations.
Scalability: Adjust to business growth without disruptions.

What should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Use: Look for feedback on user-friendly interfaces and setup.
Customization: Consider comments on the adaptability of workflows.
Support: Check the availability and responsiveness of customer support.
Operational Efficiency: Evaluate improvements in process efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Read about value for money and cost savings.

Agiloft Service Desk Suite is implemented across various industries, including healthcare, education, and finance, adapting to sector-specific challenges. In healthcare, it ensures compliance and improves patient service operations. Educational institutions use it for managing IT services effectively within budget constraints. Financial organizations rely on it for maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance.

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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

Sample Customers

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

EMC, ArcaTech Systems, Idera Pharmaceuticals, RBC, Affinity Service Group, Atrenta, DCG systems, ENKI, Hopkins County Board of Education, MVTS Technologies

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

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