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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

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.
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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.
Bhavani Prasad Paragi - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at Qwikcilver
Mar 28, 2019
The auto-routing feature saves a lot of effort, where we used to spend a lot of time manually assigning things.
reviewer1097934 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 20, 2019
This solution has provided a way to manage request tracking and resolution.
DK
MIS Manager at Misr Glass Manufacturing
Aug 21, 2019
When somebody wants to follow up with a problem from the past, the solution makes it easy. It keeps everything in one system and updated.
OA
Data Analyst/Software Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 19, 2020
ManageEngine is flexible and user friendly. Creating a ticket is quite easy. So is configuring SLA's and generating reports. It is straightforward to use.
reviewer1268541 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Security Officer at a mining and metals company with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 13, 2020
The most valuable feature is its ease of use.
 

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Cons review quotes

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.
Learn what your peers think about ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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.
Bhavani Prasad Paragi - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at Qwikcilver
Mar 28, 2019
I would also like to see better integration with external software. It is possible, but it is tough. The APIs are not very flexible, so you really have to write a lot of code to create that integration. Opening it up for external integration would allow for easier customization of the existing autobox workflows. It would help with the user's perception.
reviewer1097934 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 20, 2019
Improvement is needed in the Software Assets Management functionality.
DK
MIS Manager at Misr Glass Manufacturing
Aug 21, 2019
We should be able to monitor the performance of assets, not only documents. For example, printers. We should be able to monitor ink levels and get notifications when the ink is low. In another operation manager I use, they send me a notification when the device is off, or has something to perform.
OA
Data Analyst/Software Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 19, 2020
Compared to other ITSM tools, ServiceDesk will have to step up their knowledge base tools. If they could make it open enough to be integrated with other applications or other systems it would be very useful.
reviewer1268541 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Security Officer at a mining and metals company with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 13, 2020
The documentation could be improved.