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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus pros and cons

Vendor: ManageEngine
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus efficiently handles both internal and external requests, providing robust ticket management and request tracking features.
Service Catalog, Project Management, and automation features like auto-routing save time and effort, making the management of requests seamless.
The platform offers significant integration opportunities, allowing users to extend functionalities across various teams such as HR and finance.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is known for its easy deployment and user-friendly nature, making it straightforward for organizations to implement and customize to their business needs.
Its comprehensive features, such as incident management, change management, asset management, workflow automation, and a self-service portal, contribute to enhanced service management and user experience.

CONS

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus requires more flexible customization options, especially in workflows and templates.
Integration with external software is difficult due to inflexible APIs, requiring additional coding for integration.
The reporting capability needs improvement to allow the creation of customized reports and better analytics.
Improvement is necessary in change management and release management functionalities.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus should enhance its integration capabilities with Microsoft Azure and other platforms.
 

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Pros review quotes

it_user248904 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 19, 2015
It is user friendly, and made it easy to add roles, users, and groups.
it_user363621 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a engineering company with 51-200 employees
Dec 31, 2015
SD+ is definitely a good and flexible ServiceDesk tool which can even be broadly used in larger organizations.
it_user265281 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager / Senior Network Engineer at Warnock, Tanner & Associates
Oct 5, 2016
ServiceDesk Plus helps eliminate confusion of what hardware, software, and users are impacted during a DR or scheduled maintenance.
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FS
Senior Consultant/Project Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 5, 2017
We have been able to track issues, get metrics of the technical staff.
SA
IT Director at DAR AL ARKAN
Jan 31, 2017
ServiceDesk Plus is a game changer in turning IT teams from performing daily fire-fighting tasks to delivering awesome customer service.
FC
Director at Daya Cipta Mandiri Solusi, PT
Nov 28, 2018
We not only handle tickets, but also requests from many departments. All are easy to manage.
FC
Director at Daya Cipta Mandiri Solusi, PT
Oct 7, 2018
Service Catalog and Project Management are awesome features. Customers love them because they are easy to use and simple to install.
PradeepKumar12 - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead at Mahindra Comviva
Oct 29, 2018
I am enjoying the report features, they are quite good.
MG
Account Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 7, 2019
The most valuable features are project management, change management, and the flow according to the mail chain.
GE
IT Engineer at arkas egypt
Feb 10, 2019
This solution has helped a lot by freeing up valuable time allowing the IT personnel to work on other more critical areas, key projects, and perform their fundamental job requirements on time without interruption.
 

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Cons review quotes

it_user248904 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 19, 2015
I had some problem with user and group permissions in 2014, and I’m not sure if that is resolved now or not.
it_user363621 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a engineering company with 51-200 employees
Dec 31, 2015
They're not perfect and could use some improvement in their responsiveness and knowledge of individual issues.
it_user265281 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager / Senior Network Engineer at Warnock, Tanner & Associates
Oct 5, 2016
Support needs a serious attention. Getting any help is next to impossible.
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FS
Senior Consultant/Project Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 5, 2017
We had issues wherein the software stopped working. We had to re-install the software and configure again. We were unable to import the old data into the new installation.
SA
IT Director at DAR AL ARKAN
Jan 31, 2017
Some of the features which are currently available in the cloud version can be made available with the on-premise editions.
FC
Director at Daya Cipta Mandiri Solusi, PT
Nov 28, 2018
For ITIL functions, it should be more complex, including financial functions. We are expecting it to be easier for customization within workflows and templates.
FC
Director at Daya Cipta Mandiri Solusi, PT
Oct 7, 2018
The product needs to allow for implementation for other departments besides the IT help desk.
PradeepKumar12 - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead at Mahindra Comviva
Oct 29, 2018
I expected more features than it has. The flexibility is missing. I also was expecting a different level of configuration and segregation.
MG
Account Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 7, 2019
They could improve the screens.
GE
IT Engineer at arkas egypt
Feb 10, 2019
When I think of improvements the first thing that comes to mind would have to be the active management function. I have encountered some bugs with this aspect of the tool. I wouldn't necessarily identify these issues as bugs, they're more like processes issues associated with the scanning assets; the process could be improved.