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BMC Remedy [EOL] vs Symantec Asset Management Suite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 3, 2025

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

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
Symantec Asset Management S...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (20th), License Management (13th)
 

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.
NR
Team Lead at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Plenty of features, stable, and scalable
The solution has not been updated in a while and parts appear to be outdated, such as the pictures. It is a reactive product in terms of development and features. They do not follow the market trends or have many innovations. I have found Symantec Asset Management Suite does not integrate well with Microsoft solutions, which in the corporate world is a large disadvantage. They are currently lagging behind Microsoft. The cloud version of this solution is not very convenient or comparable to other solutions, they need to improve it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would tell potential users that this is a good and reliable solution; it's a solution that has stood the test of time, not something new that hasn't been used extensively, and many Fortune 500 companies use it, so it's definitely a good solution."
"The asset discovery feature in BMC is notably better compared to ServiceNow."
"Technical support is excellent."
"It's a scalable product."
"The solution helps to manage the operational flow in our organization."
"The tool's automation features are fully capable, especially for IT automation. The asset management capabilities meet expectations."
"The customer support is great, maybe that's because I'm with a big client."
"The toolset is mature, easily integrable with various technologies due to its maturity, and has great scalability."
"Symantec Asset Management Suite has better features than some of its competitors, such as the Microsoft Configuration Manager."
"Symantec Asset Management Suite has better features than some of its competitors, such as the Microsoft Configuration Manager."
 

Cons

"The solution must be flexible."
"However, from a stability perspective, we sometimes had issues, like running out of resources, maxing out, database issues, and the server freezing out and functioning at fifty percent."
"BMC works through intermediaries or vendors for support, so you don't always interact with BMC directly. The quality can vary depending on the specific vendor."
"The initial setup of BMC Remedy Asset Management was complex."
"Integration and deployment could be better. It could be easier and faster to integrate and deploy."
"It was hard to get reports unless by contacting the developer."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support."
"The solution has not been updated in a while and parts appear to be outdated, such as the pictures. It is a reactive product in terms of development and features. They do not follow the market trends or have many innovations."
"The solution has not been updated in a while and parts appear to be outdated, such as the pictures."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is expensive compared to lower-end solutions, but it's on par with ServiceNow."
"The tool is expensive."
"The product is costly. On one to ten points, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product's price as nine."
"The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
"The pricing is in-between. It's not too cheap, and it's not too expensive. For a large organization, it's worth it. But for a smaller one, it might be a bit costly."
"I find the pricing to be reasonable."
"With the product, you can either go for a yearly or a perpetual licensing model."
"BMC no longer sells Remedy separately. They've transitioned to selling the BMC Helix platform. Remedy itself is nearing end-of-support."
"The price of the solution was reasonable a couple of years ago but now it is expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
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Company Size

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Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
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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.
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Also Known As

Remedy Asset Management
Symantec Altiris Asset Management Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Scripps Networks
Amway (China) Co. Ltd., Barnabas Health, Cabela's Inc., Carrington Holding Company, Comparex, ForceTEC Co. Ltd., Hillsborough County Public Schools, Hutchison Whampoa (China) Commerce Limited, Johnson County Community College, Molina Healthcare Inc., Office of the Senator for Education and Science, Pima Community College, TIVIT, Travelport
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