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We performed a comparison between BMC Remedy and FlexNet Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BMC Remedy vs. FlexNet Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It's a scalable product.""You can develop plugins in different languages, and the workflows can be easily developed depending on the user's needs.""It's an exceptionally robust and seamlessly integrated solution that has greatly facilitated our operations.""It has a good peer sharing module.""The product has excellent support for remote and hybrid environments.""There are a lot of features a customer can use. It’s an existing concept of asset management. One feature is the ability to create tickets for various computer systems, VPN defenses, sites, regions, or customers.""The solution is extremely user-friendly.""This product is good because it allows us to receive proper responses to business emails anywhere and anytime. It helps in effective communication with employees. The solution is stable. The product is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I recommend BMC Remedy, especially for its automation capabilities."

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"I like the way it does its compliance. I like its discovery, and I like the fact that it keeps separate hardware and assets and provides easy accessibility to raw data.""It is a stable solution.""The best thing about FlexNet Manager for my clients is its strong grip on managing licenses and ensuring they stick to their contracts.""So the solution has a really great licensing module, and they're constantly keeping up with the newest trends."

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Cons
"Could be more user friendly for admins to manage.""Integration and deployment could be better. It could be easier and faster to integrate and deploy. It would also help if we could have a 360-degree view. It would be better if they changed it to a SaaS type of offering, which is becoming the standard.""However, from a stability perspective, we sometimes had issues, like running out of resources, maxing out, database issues, and the server freezing out and functioning at fifty percent.""One area that requires improvement is the prevention of duplicates or data inconsistencies in the system.""I would like to have more customized reporting because the management team loves customized reports with graphs.""Continuous improvement is recommended.""The initial setup of BMC Remedy Asset Management was complex.""If a user isn't using an out-of-the-box configuration, it can get a bit complex."

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"One area that could use improvement is the deployment of Flexera agents.""The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required.""They could improve their reporting. I'd particularly like them to allow you to schedule it.""There is room for improvement in the purchasing module. There are things I would change in that. Also, the automation components, like having the contracts, scheduling, and notifications embedded into the application, which they've been promising to do since 2014."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
  • "The pricing is in-between. It's not too cheap, and it's not too expensive. For a large organization, it's worth it. But for a smaller one, it might be a bit costly."
  • "BMC Remedy is worth its price."
  • "BMC should decrease the pricing further."
  • "I find the pricing to be reasonable."
  • "The tool is expensive."
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  • "It was certainly on a par with the price we were paying for Snow License Manager. It wasn't overly expensive."
  • "I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement regarding the customization as it tends to lag in terms of flexibility, particularly in comparison to competitors.
    Top Answer:BMC Remedy assists in incident and problem management processes by providing tools for handling incidents promptly while also offering access to knowledge and resources for addressing underlying… more »
    Top Answer:It includes features for automation, such as smart reporting capabilities.
    Top Answer:Based on the enterprise-level packages that my company purchases, I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment. ServiceNow is better if… more »
    Top Answer:The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required. FlexNet Manager's connectors are not that good, especially when compared to what Flexera provides… more »
    Top Answer:During my tenure from 2018 to 2022 with Intel, my primary client was a global network with a significant presence in Europe, particularly Germany. I provided services using Flexera's FlexNet Manager… more »
    Ranking
    5th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
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    2,502
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    Average Words per Review
    421
    Rating
    8.3
    12th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    418
    Comparisons
    206
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    530
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Remedy Asset Management
    FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises
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    Overview

    BMC Remedy Asset Management 9 provides complete lifecycle management of your IT assets, from procurement to end-of-life, giving full visibility into ownership, deployment, state, context, and cost of ownership and operation.

    Seamless integration with Remedy Service Management aligns ITAM to day-to-day business processes. Integration to the BMC Atrium CMDB enables IT assets to be managed from legacy hardware through to the public cloud and Internet of Things. BMC Remedy Asset Management combines financial, contractual, and IT data to provide complete visibility over your assets.

    • Asset costing: Track depreciation over time.
    • Compliance: Software licenses management helps you avoid audit costs.
    • Contract management: Proactively identify contract infringements and purchasing opportunities.
    • Asset tracking: Know where your assets are located, who’s using them, and how many there are.
    • Effective change: Make informed decisions about IT changes.

    Flexera manages and optimizes enterprise software regardless of location, from the desktop to the datacenter to the cloud. We give mid-size enterprises a growth path and a roadmap for success.

    Sample Customers
    Scripps Networks
    Foray Technologies, BMC
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Government14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization42%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Media Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise46%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
    Buyer's Guide
    BMC Remedy vs. FlexNet Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Remedy vs. FlexNet Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    BMC Remedy is ranked 5th in IT Asset Management with 19 reviews while FlexNet Manager is ranked 12th in IT Asset Management with 5 reviews. BMC Remedy is rated 8.2, while FlexNet Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of BMC Remedy writes "Great CMDB design, helpful technical support, and great features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of FlexNet Manager writes "Suitable for those with dedicated budgets and an interest in exploring advanced functionalities". BMC Remedy is most compared with ServiceNow, BMC Helix Discovery, Snow License Manager, Qualys VMDR and Device42, whereas FlexNet Manager is most compared with ServiceNow and X-Formation LM-X License Manager. See our BMC Remedy vs. FlexNet Manager report.

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