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PROS

SCSM enhances connectivity and remote access, making it easy for users to connect with each other and receive email updates efficiently.
The call logging and reporting features are highly valuable, offering ease of use and comprehensive incident reporting.
Seamless integration with other Microsoft products and its scalable nature make SCSM versatile and flexible for various business needs.
A wide range of features allows organizations to manage IT operations, including incident and service requests, while maintaining high stability and productivity.
Microsoft and local support are commendable, with resources available online, and configuration that enhances service delivery speed and efficiency.

CONS

SCSM is criticized for its high price point that many find expensive.
There are frequent issues with system crashes and blue screens, especially related to upgrades or patches.
Integration with other Azure services is lacking, which complicates cloud migration efforts.
The reporting module is not user-friendly and requires SQL skills, which many users may not possess.
SCSM's support is often lacking in expertise, leading to slow response times.
 

SCSM Pros review quotes

LuisSanchez3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Metropolitano de Gobierno Digital at a government with 10,001+ employees
Jun 23, 2025
If it is correctly configured, you can access and give service quickly to all the end users.
PraveenSharma3 - PeerSpot reviewer
UX Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Nov 11, 2024
SCCM provides remote tool functionality, which is not in Intune.
Rolando-Rodriguez - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre sales Engineer at Sonda S.A.
Jun 27, 2024
The solution's setup process is relatively straightforward due to the familiar deployment steps similar to other Microsoft solutions.
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MD
Infrastructure manager at GEISER
Feb 1, 2024
SCSM helps us keep organized by tracking all user demands and change requests. However, the reporting is not sufficient to provide a clear view of ongoing projects. It helps with daily operations and change request management.
Sinan Arslan - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Calik Holding A.S.
Feb 28, 2024
The solution offers good productivity at a low price point.
Hossam Hussein - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior backend systems engineer at a mining and metals company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Nov 24, 2022
We use SCSM to manage all of our IT operations, including incident and service requests and problem management.
AR
System Architect at Inetum
Oct 3, 2023
I've used SCSM a lot, and its features are valuable.
Neelima Bitragunta - PeerSpot reviewer
Infra Architect at Cognizant
May 29, 2022
For our cloud-based deployment of SCSM, the Autopilot is the best feature.
MH
IT Specialist at Information Technology of Egypt Corporation
May 9, 2022
I like the reporting service. SCSM has a good reporting service and analysis service for analysis requests.
reviewer1477308 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Service Leader, Future Energy at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Mar 24, 2022
It is quite scalable.
 

SCSM Cons review quotes

LuisSanchez3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Metropolitano de Gobierno Digital at a government with 10,001+ employees
Jun 23, 2025
It has not helped reduce the burden on IT resources.
PraveenSharma3 - PeerSpot reviewer
UX Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Nov 11, 2024
Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow.
Rolando-Rodriguez - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre sales Engineer at Sonda S.A.
Jun 27, 2024
They might be looking for additional functionalities that SCSM could integrate.
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MD
Infrastructure manager at GEISER
Feb 1, 2024
The major issues with SCSM include its severe slowness, especially on the client side, and the lack of comprehensive reporting tools.
Sinan Arslan - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Calik Holding A.S.
Feb 28, 2024
The logs and reporting-related features of the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required.
Hossam Hussein - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior backend systems engineer at a mining and metals company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Nov 24, 2022
The solution could be more simple. For example, it takes a lot of work to create reports. It runs on Microsoft SQL queries. Creating custom reports on ManageEngine takes less work from the administrator.
AR
System Architect at Inetum
Oct 3, 2023
It would be good if Microsoft added custom attributes or tagging like in Jamf.
Neelima Bitragunta - PeerSpot reviewer
Infra Architect at Cognizant
May 29, 2022
We have had some issues with the SCSM on-premise deployment version in the imaging aspects.
MH
IT Specialist at Information Technology of Egypt Corporation
May 9, 2022
It would be better if they had a portal for administrators. It would help me use it from anywhere and connect to any device from anywhere. I can administer the solution without a VPN.
reviewer1477308 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Service Leader, Future Energy at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Mar 24, 2022
There is no development with this product, and we had to go and buy additional ITSM solutions to sit on top of it. We had to buy products from companies like Cireson and Cased Dimensions in order to get the functionality that we need out of it. So, we're using Service Manager as an engine, rather than as a full-blown product. It is the engine, but we have other products sitting on top of it to make it work properly.