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We performed a comparison between ConnectWise Automate and VMware Service Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Remote access and detailed monitoring help us support our equipment.""We use monitors to keep track of our machines. We use a pretty good portion of information from Automate.""A good automated scripts feature.""It's a very good IT tool for a company that provides IT services. It is very helpful for technicians to work with the tool to see all of the customers in one place and then manage all of the computers in one place.""This product saves us a lot of time and increases our efficiency.""The initial setup is easy and the deployment is quick.""The database is great. It's a nicely ordered database.""Maybe they could improve the capability to be multi-tenant."

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"We have installed a physical server for failover. We need to configure cluster on everything. But with VMware, we do not need to cluster. We get automatically seven physical nodes failover. If one fails we have no issues.""It provides us with improved maintenance cycles.""All of the features are very suitable for us. It is also a stable solution."

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"We would love to get feature updates and cumulative updates fixed. I know they aren't really supposed to be pushed with Patch Manager. We've got recommendations from ConnectWise to use the scripted feature update installs, scripted KB updates, etc. Having these in Patch Manager itself would be great.""In Patch Manager, there should be more reportability so that it is easier to see the updates that I have applied to a machine and when the next update will happen. A lot of times, it seems like all the information is kind of thrown all over the place, and you can't really see it all at the same time. There should be a simplified patch data view that allows us to quickly confirm that our various clients are getting patched as they should be.""The project management needs improvement and there's a section of the product called configuration that also needs to be improved.""Their support needs to be better.""This is a raw system. Of course, it has some flaws that could be improved. But, it's something that we will have to work with to get to the point where we need this, we request it and they do their best to make it happen.""The menu doesn't always load properly.""Scheduling of automation could be improved and made more simple.""The wait time for a support ticket to be addressed needs to be reduced. They take a couple of days to get back. It is a little frustrating when we have to wait for a couple of days. A lot of times, the issue is critical for us. If we're reaching out to their support team and submitting a ticket, it is because we need it handled quickly."

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"Its automation feature needs improvement. They can include the vRealize Automation feature in this solution.""It needs to improve user roles and access rights.""Not a ten because the price is high."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing and licensing are reasonable."
  • "From what I've overheard, it is pretty comparable to other solutions in terms of price."
  • "I believe Automate is available for around $2."
  • "I pay $85 a month per user for a ConnectWise package that contains multiple solutions."
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  • "The price depends on different enterprises. As compared to Citrix, VMware is reasonable."
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    Top Answer:The most value we get from this solution is that everything is on a patch cycle.
    Top Answer:I pay $85 a month per user for a ConnectWise package that contains multiple solutions.
    Top Answer:The fixed client for Automate is slow. The web client is not very intuitive. It could use some updating and some thought around the UX. Also, with the scripting, I would like to see something where it… more »
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    Also Known As
    LabTech for IT Service Providers, ConnectWise Automate for Corporate IT Departments, ConnectWise Automate for IT Service Providers
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    Overview

    ConnectWise Automate is an IT management tool that helps deliver IT services at the speed of business. Our remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform provides powerful automation to discover & manage devices, monitor for problems, and automate action. Deliver streamlined reactive and proactive managed services, stop putting out fires, and start focusing on what matters most. See why over 5,500 partners worldwide chose ConnectWise Automate by visiting ConnectWise.com or calling 877-522-8323.

    VMware Service Manager automates IT Service Management by providing a powerful workflow engine to drive IT Service processes.
    Sample Customers
    I-M Technology, Mainstay Technologies, PC Works Plus, Integrity IT, Kerkhoff Technologies Inc., Marathon Consulting, Christenberry Sales Company, EDTS, Secom Technology, Ready to View, ARRC Technology, DaVinci Digital, JNR Networks, Quinn Technology Solutions, PCIT, Liberty Technology, Capital Computers & Networks, Atlanta Technology Force, Doberman Technologies, First Column Enterprises, CisCom Solutions
    Seventy Seven Energy Inc., Symantec, KBC, Vodafone, Region Hovedstaden, Bank Audi, Hewlett-Packard, BT Global Services, Edogawa City Council, HDFC Bank Limited, Bank Al Bilad, ABN AMRO N.V. Singapore, Savvis, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, SAP AG, Fundaments, T-Systems
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization47%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Real Estate/Law Firm4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business71%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    ConnectWise Automate is ranked 7th in Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) with 15 reviews while VMware Service Manager is ranked 23rd in IT Asset Management. ConnectWise Automate is rated 7.4, while VMware Service Manager is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of ConnectWise Automate writes "Responsive, integrates well with other applications, and the technical support is helpful". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Service Manager writes "It needs to improve user roles and access rights. It provides us with improved maintenance cycles". ConnectWise Automate is most compared with Kaseya VSA, ConnectWise RMM, NinjaOne, Microsoft Configuration Manager and Atera, whereas VMware Service Manager is most compared with BMC Remedy and ServiceNow.

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