BMC Helix Discovery vs ManageEngine IT360 comparison

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BMC Helix and ManageEngine are both solutions in the IT Asset Management category. BMC Helix is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3, while ManageEngine is ranked #24. Additionally, 88% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ManageEngine users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

ManageEngine IT360 and BMC Helix Discovery compete in the IT operations management space. BMC Helix Discovery has the upper hand due to its advanced features, offering a deeper analytical insight at a premium cost.

Features: ManageEngine IT360 provides integrated network monitoring, server monitoring, and application monitoring, enabling a holistic view of the IT infrastructure. BMC Helix Discovery stands out with automated discovery, advanced dependency mapping, and a comprehensive analytical interface that supports complex environments.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine IT360 could enhance its advanced analytics, improve complex environment support, and develop better integration with existing ITSM solutions. BMC Helix Discovery can work on simplifying the deployment complexity, providing more straightforward UI interactions, and enhancing its learning curve to make it more user-friendly.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine IT360 offers straightforward deployment with robust customer support, ensuring seamless transition and ongoing assistance. BMC Helix Discovery, although more complex to deploy due to its capabilities, offers superior customer service with comprehensive guidance throughout the setup process.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine IT360 showcases a cost-effective pricing strategy with a quick ROI, thanks to its efficient tools. BMC Helix Discovery, demanding a higher initial investment, provides significant ROI through feature-rich capabilities that enhance long-term operational efficiency.

To learn more, read our detailed BMC Helix Discovery vs. ManageEngine IT360 Report (Updated: November 2026).

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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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JonathanPic

Presales Manager at HCLSoftware

Comprehensive discovery has populated our CMDB and provides deep insight into asset relationships

The applicability depends on the customer environment. Usually it is straightforward to apply the policies. BMC Helix Discovery is seamless and has many plugins available. It is a good feature that they offer. I have heard about it, but I am not currently using it, though I know that they have that feature available. BMC Helix Discovery provides a lot of information that can be obtained from discovery, including the relationship between the CIs and how many CIs are orphans. The analytics capabilities are strong.

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Ziyad Moghalis

It manager at PTC (Public Telecomuncation Corporation)

Good monitoring and alerting capability, and it is easy to deploy

This solution is good for configuration management. The monitoring capability is easy to use and it can be done without any training. ManageEngine is easy to deploy. It is easy to identify and collect information from all of the nodes on the network. The alerting capability is good and it will send out emails.

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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

"The simplicity of the tool is a plus point, as it does not require one to be from coding background to work on it."

"Automation Anywhere is the first RPA solution we have taken and suggested implementing it to our customers, and it has helped tremendously in assisting our customers in achieving their goals."

"The ROI is very good because the output is very accurate and the speed is very fast."

"Automation Anywhere has equipped us with amazing tools including Bot Insight, IQ Bot, Discovery Bot, etc."

"We've shifted platforms a couple of times, and Automation Anywhere is the one that stuck based on end-user experience, the ease of development, and trainability with the tool."

"When our organization switched to Automation Anywhere, the accuracy rate improved and consequently, there has not been much data loss."

"We have almost 27 use cases in production and, as of now, we have saved almost eight FTEs per annum."

"We found that Automation Anywhere was the easiest to use, and their offer was much more appealing compared to the other products, so that's why we ended up choosing them."

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"It is important to have visibility of the complete infrastructure in one's organization."

"The most valuable feature is Windows proxy. We now need to install an additional link proxy server in Windows. The proxy is available as an outpost in the Elastic store. That is the advanced feature is added. There are many other features which can be used once we discover them. One time I was scanning the servers and all, going to data from additional based on the additional features, including advanced data like score upper display data successfully discover servers. There are many things good things that can be implemented using it while we haven’t installed those yet."

"It provides comprehensive dependency mapping, which is essential for reducing the time spent and addressing problem-solving between data centers."

"The tool's accuracy of the results we receive looks promising in general. Its values are more than 95 percent accurate compared to other clients or different tools. I would say that Discovery offers a valuable mechanism to discover information."

"The data models are the most useful aspect of the solution."

"BMC Helix Discovery has delivered a very good return, and we cannot stop using it at this moment."

"In terms of the tools that BMC sells and tools like this on the market, there is no match."

"The ability of BMC Helix Discovery to save time and money for customers is all about resolution times and first fixes, linking heavily to the CMDB and ensuring that you have good clean data."

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"The primary use case of this solution is to manage and to protect the web servers, the mail server, and the website in my company."

"I would suggest you use this product as it's easy for administration, and is based on distributed model support."

"The technical support is good."

"Customer Service: Absolutely fantastic."

"The monitoring capability is easy to use and it can be done without any training."

"It is easy to identify and collect information from all of the nodes on the network."

"All I know is that when it comes to managing the active directory, ManageEngine is something I consider to be the best."

"The product helps users stay on top of gaining insight into the active directory, permissions and security sets, and user group policy changes."

Cons

"Setting up Automation Anywhere is a bit complex."

"Productivity increased when we implemented Automation Anywhere, but it did not meet the client's expectations regarding the number of human workers it replaced."

"It still uses old, deprecated Microsoft components that have an end date."

"The product is not working sometimes with the methods we prefer."

"I would like centralized orchestration and better exception handling in the next release."

"Applications like Microsoft Power Automate do have zero-code systems. I've not done much research on Automtin Anywhere in comparison. However, if Automation Anywhere could also have something of that sort, that would be a game changer."

"Especially while using v11, I often experience freezes with OCR extraction from PDF files."

"We need more commands for PDF integration to make it more flexible."

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"The solution should have different portals and logins for each customer so only that customer's assets show."

"The interface is quite old and can be outdated."

"What would make BMC Helix Discovery better is if it had more client-side discovery features, for example, printers and desktops."

"The product is not fully automated."

"The product falls short compared to storage discovery mechanisms offered by Tenable or ServiceNow ITOM. In the market, there are various applications available that provide different sets of features. Its drawback is that it doesn't give the database configuration customers need out of the box. Additionally, the classification of storage virtualization is relatively lacking. Therefore, there is room for improvement, particularly in the database areas."

"While I consider the solution to be good, it should better be able to integrate with other solutions."

"There isn't much that could be improved. The solution is pretty thorough, very easy to implement, and very easy to operate."

"There is still room for improvement in terms of stability."

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"ManageEngine needs to fix the downtime scheduler for SNMP monitored devices. Alarms are still generated for the devices placed into scheduled maintenance."

"The ManageEngine features could improve to show graphs of the traffic and network utility."

"This is because of the lack of available technical knowledge in terms of competence and maximizing the power of the product."

"We would like to have support for integration with ServiceDesk."

"The product could use more intelligence, automation and general availability of product information."

"The GUI could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"On a yearly basis, our licensing costs are about $80,000. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."

"It's fine. However, I'm concerned with the credits in terms of the pricing for the AI models. It is understandable that the new ones are more expensive, but the base models, after doing the pricing conversion, cost about four to ten times as much as paying directly."

"I advise others that even as of right now, the setup cost and licensing cost to automate bots on Automation Anywhere is steep but it is worth the investment!"

"They recently launched a Community Edition, which is okay, but they should have done this a long time ago."

"Including the AWS setup and everything per license, it costs us around $10,000 on an annual basis. I believe that is pretty reasonable considering the teams that we have."

"It's cheaper than other similar solutions."

"Costs savings have been seen by employing bots for multiple shifts instead of people."

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"We have a perpetual license for the solution."

"We are on a three-year agreement with BMC Helix Discovery to use the solution. There are not any additional fees other than the standard license."

"BMC is available for a reasonable price compared to ServiceNow — it's half the price."

"The solution offers yearly licenses."

"Operating cost is actually high compared to other products, actually. It's a little expensive only, but it's very good than other products."

"I've heard that the solution was expensive earlier but is now much cheaper than its competitors."

"The licensing fee is very low."

"You need a license to use BMC Helix Discovery. The license is paid yearly, though I have no idea how much it costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Construction Company

26%

Comms Service Provider

20%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	162
Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	565

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Helix Discovery?

The setup cost is on the expensive side.

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What needs improvement with BMC Helix Discovery?

The interface is quite old and can be outdated.

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What is your primary use case for BMC Helix Discovery?

BMC Helix Discovery is used for discovery of the assets and configuration items so that you can populate the CMDB.

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

Discovery, ADDM, Atrium Discovery & Dependency Mapping

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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

BMC Helix Discovery offers a unique blend of data modeling, ITSM integration, AI-driven mapping, and robust security, providing effective visibility and management over IT assets, both in cloud and on-premises environments.

BMC Helix Discovery is renowned for its ability to enhance IT asset visibility by utilizing dynamic service models and providing comprehensive infrastructure insights. It simplifies deployment through its agentless setup and integrates effortlessly with ITSM solutions. The AI-driven capabilities help predict and quickly resolve IT issues, promoting efficient asset management. Despite its advantages, there is room for improvement in terms of customization, especially for non-Windows environments, and improving stability and integration with other solutions.

What are the most important features of BMC Helix Discovery?

Data Modeling: Provides detailed and dynamic representations of infrastructure components.
ITSM Integration: Seamlessly integrates with IT service management solutions.
AI-driven Service Mapping: Predictive insights to identify and resolve potential issues swiftly.
Security Protocols: Implements strong security measures to protect IT assets.
Scalability: Supports growing infrastructure demands efficiently.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Fast Deployment: Quick and easy setup due to its agentless nature.
Improved Visibility: Enhancements in IT asset management and insight.
Efficient Asset Management: Comprehensive monitoring and compliance support.
Scalable Solutions: Accommodates both small and large organizations.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, BMC Helix Discovery is utilized to automate event management and security processes, integrate with CMDBs, and discover network-connected devices. Organizations benefit from generating reports on system versions and patches, integrating cloud and on-premises data into their management databases for a holistic view of IT resources.

BMC Helix

ManageEngine IT360 is a comprehensive tool crafted for IT management, offering a robust framework to monitor and manage network infrastructure efficiently.

Designed for IT professionals, ManageEngine IT360 integrates IT management and network monitoring, offering seamless oversight of an organization's entire IT framework. Users gain insights into performance, data flow, and bottlenecks, assisting in maintaining optimal infrastructure efficiency. It provides actionable intelligence to support informed decision-making.

What are the key features of ManageEngine IT360?

Comprehensive Network Monitoring: Provides detailed metrics for tracking and maintaining network performance.
Fault Management: Quickly identifies issues for prompt resolution, minimizing downtime.
Performance Management: Continuously evaluates system performance to ensure IT assets are operating as expected.
Help Desk Integration: Facilitates streamlined support processes through seamless module integration.
Server Monitoring: Delivers insights into server health and performance metrics, aiding in proactive management.

What benefits and ROI should be considered when evaluating ManageEngine IT360?

Cost Efficiency: Provides comprehensive management tools reducing the need for multiple software investments.
Productivity Enhancement: Minimizes downtime improving productivity across IT teams.
Improved Decision Making: Offers real-time data aiding strategic infrastructure planning.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing IT requirements, ensuring long-term solution viability.

ManageEngine IT360 finds its application across industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. In finance, it enhances data security and network reliability, critical for transactional integrity. Healthcare sectors use it to ensure system uptime crucial for patient management systems. Manufacturing sectors rely on it for uninterrupted operations, ensuring system efficiencies align with production demands.

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Sample Customers

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

Windstream Communications, News UK, Mercator Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR)

Khimji Ramdas, RME Global, Bank of Namibia, DORMA, PMSI, National Commodities Exchange, EMA, Redstone, First Source

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