JIRA Service Management vs OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

JIRA Service Management
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (2nd)
OpenText Service Management...
Ranking in IT Service Management (ITSM)
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the IT Service Management (ITSM) category, the market share of JIRA Service Management is 11.9% and it decreased by 12.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is 1.9% and it increased by 339.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Service Management (ITSM)
Unique Categories:
Help Desk Software
11.0%
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Featured Reviews

Bhavneet Kaur - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 24, 2023
Efficient workflow management for tracking and resolving queries but not very user-friendly interface
One area I see for improvement is the custom options for marking an idea as obsolete. Currently, there are options like "not started" or "not working," but in today's rapidly changing tech world, some ideas can become obsolete quickly. For example, technology may become obsolete or a product may no longer be able to cater to a certain idea due to business pivots or changes in the product strategy. However, there is no specific option to indicate why an idea is considered obsolete, whether it's due to technological changes, business model shifts, or other reasons. Capturing these business-driven changes is not easy within the current setup. It would be beneficial to have a configurable drop-down where we can filter and categorize the reasons for obsolescence, including technical, standard cases, and, importantly, business reasons. If such an option already exists, it might not have been effectively communicated to customers, as I haven't come across it yet within the customer community. It's essential to have clear ways to manage and track the obsolescence of ideas based on both technical and business considerations.
Ioannis Panagiotou - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2024
A tool that offers ESM or ITSM functionalities along with great integration capabilities
In my company, our customers need OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) for service management, which may either be for ESM or ITSM The main benefit of the tool, from my point of view, which I think the customers can see, is the integration capabilities of the products that fall in the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find the Kanban chart where we put each story in to be the most valuable feature. We use the Kanban chart to revise the project every morning in our five-minute meeting."
"It is much more controlled and allows for different kinds of customization that we can plan and implement based on the project requirements."
"Easy to use and user-friendly."
"The platform is easy to use."
"Transparency of the system helps both internal and external persons involved."
"The most valuable features of this solution are Incident and Request Management."
"The most valuable feature of JIRA Service Management is a plugin we are using for the front end for simple user forms."
"I like the precise ticket management capabilities. JIRA Service Management is easy to use as well."
"It offers a range of tools for sales and configuration. It's like a business process improvement platform, suitable for various lines of business operations."
"This is a cordless application that can be used throughout any organization."
"The most valuable features of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) are that it is user-friendly, easy to configure, and adaptable."
"The tool is very easy to use."
"OpenText Service Management Automation X provides valuable features such as topic analytics for incident and problem management. It also includes natural language processing for analyzing technical descriptions. Additionally, it features a virtual chatbot capable of processing natural language to interact effectively with end users. This service enhances customer support and is not subject to the limitations often found in offerings from other vendors."
 

Cons

"The queries are weak and lack advanced functionality. You can do rudimentary queries, but you can't aggregate. You can't filter for a lot of things that would be useful, so you need to use plugins to write writing advanced queries. I run into problems when working with different organizations because they always have restrictions on what kind of plugins they allow."
"There should be better connections with access management. They should improve the connectivity."
"Usability needs improvement. To configure it, you need to be well versed in Jira administration. It's not very intuitive."
"Currently lacks an asset management module that can affect deployment."
"The main issue with this solution is there's no limited subscription available for plugins we only use for a few people. If we only have a team of twenty using a plugin, we still have to purchase a subscription for the whole 200 users."
"During the updates, when another version gets released, whatever I am tracking at that time gets lost and I have to type it all over again."
"There is no notification regarding language upgrades."
"Initially, as a completely new user, the interface was not very user-friendly, with many cluttered options."
"The contract management feature can be improved."
"The solution lacks sufficient documentation."
"The product's connectivity with third-party products is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The initial setup of Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX) is complicated, but once it is set up the configuration is straightforward to adapt to the users' or customers' needs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am using the free version, but my clients are paying for it. When they start, they evaluate it for 30 days, and after seeing the value, they move to its paid version."
"The price for JIRA Service Management is reasonable and cheaper than other ITSM solutions, but the licensing model is different, so you cannot compare it with other solutions. Overall, the pricing for the solution is acceptable."
"JSM's pricing is one of the best, starting at around $10 per user, per month, with volume discounts available."
"Licensing can become quite expensive."
"JIRA Service Desk has different pricing as it is based on agents. On average, the price is about $300 per agent."
"We need a license because we have a higher number than the free part."
"Actually in Iran we don't have copyright or intellectual property, so we can use JIRA for free."
"Do not forget to calculate add-on costs. These cost a percentage of the JIRA purchasing costs and are based on the number of JIRA users."
"The cost of the license for SMAX varies depending on the configuration, including the number of seats for users and the customer's specific requirements. It's not a fixed cost and can vary."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JIRA Service Management?
JIRA Service Management is a very user-friendly solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JIRA Service Management?
It is one of the premium products on the market, but it is very costly, especially in the Indian market. Smaller organizations cannot afford it. We pay monthly licensing costs. We only have to pay ...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)?
In my company, our customers need OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) for service management, which may either be for ESM or ITSM.
What advice do you have for others considering Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)?
The product is difficult to maintain, especially when moving from the previous version to the latest version. I suggest that OpenText needs a person with very good experience to take care of the pr...
 

Also Known As

JIRA Service Desk
OpenText Service Manager, Micro Focus Service Management Automation X (SMAX)
 

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Sample Customers

mgm technology partners, Telestream, Build.com, Zend Technologies, OfficeDrop, PGS Software, American Diabetes Association, NEPTUNE Canada
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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