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GLPI by Teclib vs OpenText Service Management (SMAX) comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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
6.5
Automation Anywhere boosts efficiency, saves time and costs, with ROI within a year, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
Sentiment score
4.2
GLPI by Teclib improved IT asset management and efficiency, but ROI varied with focus on organization versus broader metrics.
Sentiment score
3.7
OpenText SMAX aids IT operations with automation; ROI measurement varies, with users valuing customizability and operational impact.
In terms of cost, we participated in projects achieving two to three million dollars in annual savings.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
As a return on investment, we have achieved a 250% ROI in six to nine months, and sometimes it increases up to 380% percent.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
Automation Anywhere has helped us save money.
RPA Solution Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
By keeping every computer and device properly registered, we stopped losing hardware, which has saved us thousands of euros in replacement.
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
I have seen a return on investment with GLPI by Teclib as it saves me time and work, and it saves money.
Engineer IT at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
I have seen a return on investment from using GLPI by Teclib since it saves time for IT support in financing for inventory.
IT at Vietnam
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Automation Anywhere's customer service is praised for responsiveness and knowledge, but some suggest quicker problem resolution and communication improvements.
Sentiment score
6.2
GLPI by Teclib offers 24/7 proactive support, community forums, and optional paid assistance for flexible, satisfactory user experiences.
Sentiment score
4.7
OpenText SMAX receives mixed feedback with varying support experiences, generally rated between seven and eight for effectiveness.
Whenever we need help, we can reach out to them, and they help us out.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
We also have dedicated account managers and technical experts to solve our problems related to Automation Anywhere.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
We just have to raise a ticket, after which we receive a call, email, or ping from the Automation Anywhere team.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
Having a dedicated local partner makes a huge difference because we get fast response times in our language, personalized resolution of incidents, and direct access to live official support whenever there's a complex software issue.
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
I think it is very easy to find specific information on how to resolve issues, especially now with Copilot and AI in general.
IT Officer
Support for OpenText Service Management (SMAX) is better.
Technical Lead at Bharti AXA Life Insurance
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Automation Anywhere is praised for its scalability, adaptability, integration ease, and robust infrastructure, supporting both small and large operations.
Sentiment score
7.2
GLPI by Teclib is highly scalable, adapting to diverse environments by handling increasing users and infrastructure efficiently.
Sentiment score
6.9
OpenText SMAX is highly adaptable for medium to large businesses but may be costly for small enterprises.
As we are using Microsoft Copilot for our AI agents, I look forward to integrating it with Automation Anywhere and its solutions, seeing it as a beneficial partnership as Automation progresses toward AI as the main solution.
Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation at Amkor Technology, Inc.
The centralized control room allows us to orchestrate and manage bots seamlessly.
Associate Leadership Team at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I can scale it in terms of hundreds of bots and configure hundreds of parallel robots easily.
Director at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
As long as the underlying server infrastructure is properly set, GLPI by Teclib runs smoothly.
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
The scalability on the end device is very nice because whatever you plug in, you can directly see what the user plugs on their device or if they change, for example, a screen or something.
IT Officer
The scalability of GLPI by Teclib is excellent.
IT Support at a government with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Automation Anywhere is generally stable, with occasional instability due to environmental factors rather than the application itself.
Sentiment score
8.2
GLPI by Teclib is highly stable, reliable, and favored for consistent performance, with only minor plugin compatibility concerns.
Sentiment score
6.9
OpenText SMAX is stable but some users face Kubernetes-related downtime and ongoing stability concerns despite resolved issues.
With the latest applications, there are no significant issues like freezing or crashing.
Senior RPA Team Leader at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
From a stability and reliability perspective, we can remain confident that the product performs as an enterprise solution and meets expected standards.
Director Automation CEO at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
If you have good best practices, reusable code, an effective framework, and a solid development methodology, bots can be very stable.
Intelligent Automation Engineering Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
GLPI by Teclib is very stable and very reliable in terms of the accuracy and reliability of its output.
IT Manager
We rarely experience system crashes or downtime.
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
GLPI by Teclib does not manage devices as effectively as ManageEngine Endpoint and Microsoft Intune, which have more features.
IT at Vietnam
OpenText Service Management (SMAX) has some stability challenges that are crashable and not stable at times.
Technical Lead at Bharti AXA Life Insurance
 

Room For Improvement

Automation Anywhere needs better documentation, integration, and performance improvements, with enhanced API, error handling, and community engagement.
GLPI by Teclib requires improvements in dashboards, automation, integrative plugins, mobile app, device management, and notification systems.
OpenText SMAX faces challenges in integration, customization, and user satisfaction, requiring improvements in AI, reporting, and connectivity.
It is better to write a Python script instead of using Automation Anywhere's package when dealing with Excel because it is buggy and tends to break.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Making the product more lightweight by reducing its dependency on infrastructure could greatly help in the long run.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
It would be beneficial if the platform provided options for power developers to integrate seamlessly with languages like Java or C#, allowing them to write their own scripts and code.
Infrastructure Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I need the GLPI agent to deploy a feature for uninstalling software, as sometimes computers need to have poorly functioning software removed.
IT at Vietnam
One way GLPI by Teclib can be improved is by adding a connection with Power BI for an admin dashboard.
Engenheiro Informático, CEO at MFTech Solutions
I see GLPI by Teclib as a perfect product.
IT Support at a government with 51-200 employees
One important thing we think should be included is a module for metrics, similar to Google Analytics, that focuses on the metrics of the tool usage.
Head Of Delivery at Timestamp ITM
The custom reports that were already prepared work fine.
Information Security & IT Governance Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Different scenarios require different workflow configurations.
Technical Lead at Bharti AXA Life Insurance
 

Setup Cost

Automation Anywhere's pricing is high, with flexibility needed, though enterprise users appreciate its features and scalability.
GLPI offers cost-effective open-source options and a 19€ monthly cloud version, with transparent pricing for enterprises.
OpenText SMAX provides diverse licensing options, with costs influenced by configuration, operators, and features, offering flexible pricing.
It is more cost-efficient compared to all other RPA platforms.
AI/Robotics Process Automation Specialist at Bell
Automation Anywhere costs are aligned with UiPath and Blue Prism, which are also expensive.
Developer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
It is not cheap, with costs ranging between 700 to 800 dollars per month.
Director, Co-Founder & CEO at HEDEHI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The setup cost was reasonable and it's much more cost-effective than proprietary alternatives.
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
We use the free version.
IT Help Desk Coordinator at a government with 11-50 employees
We are using a free version of GLPI by Teclib and the implementation was done entirely by us.
Infrastructure Engineer at Accionpoint
OpenText Service Management (SMAX) is okay, not expensive and not the cheapest.
Technical Lead at Bharti AXA Life Insurance
 

Valuable Features

Automation Anywhere excels in ease of use, integration, efficiency, boosting productivity, and high ROI with advanced automation features.
GLPI by Teclib is praised for easy use, asset management, customization, efficiency, and personalized extensions improving IT management.
OpenText SMAX provides adaptable, user-friendly service management with AI, low-code configuration, and multilingual support for various business operations.
I can set it up to provide users with a form to fill in all required information, and then the bot operates based on those specifications.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
For example, the email module has been enhanced over the years to support all the latest authentication technologies. That is very important as we move away from username and password and embrace multi-factor authentication.
Automation Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation Anywhere has undergone drastic changes over the past five years, transitioning from version 10 to A360, including desktop-based and cloud-based options.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
It is open source, and I can see how many laptops I have in the company, making it easier for me to manage the laptops in the organization.
Engineer IT at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Ansible directly consumed the connection data that I had in the CMDB, which greatly simplifies the task and allows you to avoid dealing with duplicates everywhere while centralizing everything in a single tool.
Infrastructure Engineer at Accionpoint
GLPI by Teclib has positively impacted my organization mainly with the stabilization of protocol, process, and organization of tickets, as I never lose a ticket anymore.
Engenheiro Informático, CEO at MFTech Solutions
Our feedback is that because OpenText Service Management (SMAX) portal is very easy to use, we see customers abandoning their legacy ways of reporting like phone calls and emails, concentrating everything on a portal, which provides end users with more visibility of what's happening because they can control the status of their requests, allowing IT a faster way to intervene and solve issues.
Head Of Delivery at Timestamp ITM
Reporting tools and sophisticated customization options are available with different capabilities.
Information Security & IT Governance Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Configuration is available for different scenarios including change request, incident management, and problem management.
Technical Lead at Bharti AXA Life Insurance
 

Categories and Ranking

Automation Anywhere
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Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
662
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (2nd), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (2nd), Process Mining (1st), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (1st), Agentic Automation (1st), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (2nd), AI Legal & Compliance (1st), AI Finance & Accounting (1st), AI Procurement & Supply Chain (1st)
GLPI by Teclib
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
IT Service Management (ITSM) (4th)
OpenText Service Management...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
IT Service Management (ITSM) (12th)
 

Featured Reviews

Venkat Sivaprakash - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
reviewer2875632 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a retailer with 1-10 employees
Structured workflows have improved ticket resolution and have prevented hardware losses
The two best features GLPI by Teclib offers are the inventory management and the help desk ticketing system. Having equipment history linked to user support tickets has made resolving issues much faster and easier. The inventory feature saves me time because I don't have to ask users for their equipment details as the specs are already in the system. With the ticketing system, having a full history of past uses allows us to solve repeat problems much faster without starting from scratch. The knowledge base feature is really useful for documenting solutions to common issues so team members don't have to troubleshoot the same problem twice. GLPI by Teclib has positively impacted my organization by bringing structure and clarity to our daily work. Before GLPI by Teclib, support requests were chaotic, but now everything is centralized. It has improved our response time, reduced user downtime, and helped us keep total control of our IT assets. The ticket resolution time is much faster now because we can easily track and prioritize incidents. We haven't lost any hardware since we started using GLPI by Teclib because everything is registered and assigned to a specific user.
HugoAlmeida - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Delivery at Timestamp ITM
Centralized service processes have improved cross‑department visibility but reporting still needs work
The machine learning capabilities in OpenText Service Management (SMAX) are somewhat not published the way they should be. They work pretty well, but they are not used as much in the current experience of our customers. They have them; the solution has them, but they usually go a little bit below the radar in terms of visibility. I believe there is room for improvement when it comes to machine learning capabilities. OpenText Service Management (SMAX) has room to improve mainly on reporting components. The reporting components include dashboards, and while OpenText Service Management (SMAX) has a reporting module, it's somewhat limited, so I believe it has room to improve there, with more inclusion of artificial intelligence in the models and more in project management and portfolio management capabilities. We want to see better use and more functionalities enabled with the already existing capabilities such as AI and reporting in the next OpenText Service Management (SMAX) release, but one important thing we think should be included is a module for metrics, similar to Google Analytics, that focuses on the metrics of the tool usage. The module shouldn't just report on the components of OpenText Service Management (SMAX) but also track how the tool is used by end users, for example, what functionalities users utilize more frequently, the performance of those functionalities, and how long it takes them to open a ticket or log in, focusing on applicational monitoring metrics and performance management metrics.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
University
9%
Transportation Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business157
Midsize Enterprise81
Large Enterprise558
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with GLPI by Teclib?
The user interface of GLPI by Teclib could be more modern and intuitive. Additionally, the initial configuration and ...
What is your primary use case for GLPI by Teclib?
My main use case for GLPI by Teclib is managing IT service requests and tracking hardware inventory. Day to day, I us...
What advice do you have for others considering GLPI by Teclib?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)?
OpenText Service Management (SMAX) is okay, not expensive and not the cheapest. It is overall good.
 

Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)
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OpenText Service Manager, Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
 

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics
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Zurich Airport, Envirosuite, Norsk Helsenett, Achmea, University of Milan, World Vision, Petroleum Development Oman, Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT).
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