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BMC Remedy [EOL] vs ServiceNow Discovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Users report significant ROI with BMC Remedy EOL, highlighting improved efficiency and long-term value despite its cost.
Sentiment score
6.1
ServiceNow Discovery's ROI is inconsistent, with full benefits seen when combined with other services for operational efficiency.
Over the last five to ten years, there has been a good return on investment because BMC Remedy is very stable and the users are highly accustomed to it.
System Administrator at Porto Editora
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Users appreciate BMC Remedy support for efficiency and 24/7 availability, but note slower response for low-priority issues.
Sentiment score
6.0
ServiceNow Discovery's support varies, with mixed experiences on responsiveness and effectiveness, improving with advanced support tiers and partnerships.
The 'follow the sun' model, where the time of raising the ticket and where it lands, plays a crucial role.
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
This rating is because there are features on the tool that never worked and despite calling our support, there were no results.
IT Service Performance Manager at MTN
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
BMC Remedy is praised for scalability, managing large user volumes effectively, though some find costs and technical issues challenging.
Sentiment score
7.4
ServiceNow Discovery is highly scalable, suited for large infrastructures, compatible with AWS and Azure, but requires careful cost management.
BMC Remedy has been very scalable, handling 38 technical staff and 1,400 support users effectively.
System Administrator at Porto Editora
Small companies will not be able to afford ServiceNow Discovery from the pricing perspective.
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I would rate it as a nine on a scale of one to ten, indicating it is highly scalable.
Software Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It receives this rating because it can be difficult to troubleshoot when the discovery is failing.
IT Service Performance Manager at MTN
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
BMC Remedy [EOL] is praised for stability and performance, despite some integration challenges compared to ServiceNow.
Sentiment score
8.0
ServiceNow Discovery is highly stable and reliable, with minor configuration issues not affecting its strong overall performance ratings.
That is not a mistake of the product. It is due to excessive security on the network.
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I would rate the stability of ServiceNow Discovery as nine, as we never had downtime.
IT Service Performance Manager at MTN
 

Room For Improvement

BMC Remedy needs enhancements in UX, stability, customization, support speed, and recommends transitioning to cloud-based SaaS for improvement.
ServiceNow Discovery struggles with service mapping and integration, necessitating enhancements for usability, cloud capabilities, and easier licensing.
We want integration with Microsoft Teams and something similar to Artificial Intelligence.
System Administrator at Porto Editora
ServiceNow ITOM is particularly not very strong in terms of monitoring capabilities. They do not have any monitoring tool.
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The areas of ServiceNow Discovery that have room for improvement are getting custom reports on the relationship between CIs that are not on the same table.
IT Service Performance Manager at MTN
A CMDB debugging tool to give indication about the errors that appear would be appreciated.
Director, Information Technology at Gen™
 

Setup Cost

BMC Remedy [EOL]'s pricing is complex and costly, valued in large organizations but needs adjustments to attract more customers.
ServiceNow Discovery is pricey but valued for advanced features, with potential discounts though standalone costs are high.
The price is reasonable.
System Administrator at Porto Editora
I think the price of ServiceNow Discovery is cheaper than BMC.
IT Service Performance Manager at MTN
ServiceNow is considered more expensive compared to other products.
Software Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

BMC Remedy offers versatile asset management with CMDB integration, intuitive dashboards, seamless ticketing, and robust automation for IT services.
ServiceNow Discovery integrates seamlessly with ServiceNow suite, enhancing IT operations through automated mapping, security, and cloud discovery.
BMC Remedy is very stable and operational, with users being highly accustomed to using it.
System Administrator at Porto Editora
The workflows are beneficial as they allow tasks to be assigned to respective teams without the need for coding.
Software Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
ServiceNow Discovery helps with operations, audits, and allows people to assess how a particular change in infrastructure impacts other components.
Director, Information Technology at Gen™
ServiceNow Discovery has normal discovery of CIs, as well as horizontal discovery for understanding Service Mapping.
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Remedy [EOL]
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ServiceNow Discovery
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (6th), Server Monitoring (5th), Cloud Resource Discovery Services (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

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System Administrator at Porto Editora
Digital platform provides stable and valuable support for technical staff
The digital place is very interesting for users, and Smart IT is a very good platform for our technical staff. BMC Remedy is very stable and operational, with users being highly accustomed to using it. It is very stable and scalable, making it a valuable tool for our support team.
reviewer2759271 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Solution/Service Delivery at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has supported enterprise needs well and addresses discovery across environments
Small companies will not be able to afford ServiceNow Discovery from the pricing perspective. Hence, they will not opt for ServiceNow Discovery as a solution, either as an ITSM solution or ITOM solution. It will not be affordable. I am specifically talking about the Middle East and Africa region. ServiceNow ITOM is particularly not very strong in terms of monitoring capabilities. They do not have any monitoring tool. They use event management from getting events from other tools. In that front, they had a roadmap for going for an open-source solution, but I have not seen that materialize. There is a lack of tools perspective for monitoring. Perhaps they do not have a plan because there are hundreds of tools available, and they prefer to focus on integration and event management.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BMC Remedy Asset Management?
If we migrate to the cloud, the Software as a Service version's price is very high. The return on investment is very small in our case. We want integration with Microsoft Teams ( /products/microsof...
What is your primary use case for BMC Remedy Asset Management?
BMC Remedy ( /products/bmc-remedy-18153-reviews ) is very important in our IT service management processes. I use it for support with around 38 technical staff and 1,400 people.
What do you like most about BMC Remedy Asset Management?
The service management features are beneficial – very good.
What do you like most about ServiceNow Discovery?
The solution can prioritize the discovery of IP ranges. The product automatically places all Discovery CIs into the correct class within the CMDB.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Discovery?
The pricing information for ServiceNow Discovery was requested but not provided.
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Discovery?
A CMDB debugging tool to give indication about the errors that appear would be appreciated.
 

Also Known As

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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York, National Grid, DXC Technology, experian, BEACHBODY
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