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# ServiceNow

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> CMDB solution that offers infrastructure visibility helping teams make informed decisions via an accurate record system.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 355 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses ServiceNow?

ServiceNow CMDB is used by IT departments, system administrators, IT operations managers, digital product teams, and enterprise organizations.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 355 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: ServiceNow
- **Location**: Santa Clara, US
- **Founded**: 2012

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$100,00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Subscription license based on IT process users, type of license and level of support needed.  &#10;&#10;Contact ServiceNow directly for pricing information
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Asset Tracking
- Automated Routing
- CRM
- Capacity Management
- Change Management
- Compliance Management
- Configuration Management
- Contract/License Management
- Cost Tracking
- Dashboard
- Data Visualization
- Drag & Drop
- Financial Management
- Graphical User Interface
- HR Management
- IT Asset Management
- IT Asset Tracking
- IT Reporting
- Integrated Business Operations
- Integrated Development Environment
- Inventory Management
- Issue Auditing
- Knowledge Base Management
- License Management
- Macros/Templated Responses
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Monitoring
- Prioritization
- Project Management
- Relationship Mapping
- Remote Access/Control
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Self Service Portal
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Status Tracking
- Support Ticket Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Integrations (98 total)

- 3CLogic
- AlertOps
- Apiiro
- Apizee
- Apptio Platform
- Aria Platform
- Armis
- BeyondTrust Remote Support
- BigID
- Bitbucket
- Bright Pattern
- CG4 Asset Tracking System
- CareAR
- Checkmarx One
- Coda

... and 83 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Business Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30532/business-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "Best request raising system" — 5.0/5

> **Bhumika** | *06 July 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's the best way to raise ticket for something we need and approval is also fast and it keep track of all permission we are taking from managers
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing tue UI is just awesome and helps to create request easily whether for gsm pr gcp everything is smooth
> 
> The overall experience is so good and this helps us to easily raise request for all this ga like yubikey id card any permission based things

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### "Great Customer Ticketing Solution" — 4.0/5

> **Andrew** | *27 February 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It has a great user interface that is very easy to manipulate and learn from an end user perspective. It has a ton of customizable options available.
> 
> **Cons**: When extracting from the old existing Remedy platform it was a bit tricky to get it to fully integrate.
> 
> Overall I would say I am pretty happy with it. I loved how it allow easy ticket escalation and allowed collaboration with other departments.

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### "Valuable enterprise platform" — 5.0/5

> **Edwin** | *29 July 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I liked most about ServiceNow is how it brings many IT and business processes into one centralized platform. The workflow automation features are very powerful because they reduce repetitive manual tasks and help teams work more efficiently special for a strong bank as us. I especially like the AI capabilities, such as AI-assisted ticket categorization, knowledge recommendations, and automation suggestions that help employees resolve issues faster. The platform also provides strong reporting and dashboards, making it easier to understand service performance and identify areas for improvement. Security controls, role-based access, and audit tracking give confidence that sensitive business information is protected. The ability to customize workflows without heavy development effort is another strong advantage. ServiceNow continues to improve with regular updates, new features, and better automation tools that help organizations modernize their operations.
> 
> **Cons**: The biggest challenge with ServiceNow is that it can become complex and expensive, especially for smaller organizations. Setting up workflows, integrations, and custom modules often requires experienced administrators or developers. While the platform offers many features, the large number of options can make it overwhelming for new users. Some configurations require significant time and testing to make sure updates do not affect existing processes. Documentation is available, but sometimes finding the exact information needed can take time because of the size of the platform. Customer support quality can also depend on the support plan and the complexity of the issue. The user interface has improved over time, but some areas still feel less intuitive compared with newer cloud applications. More simplified setup options would make adoption easier.
> 
> My overall experience with ServiceNow has been positive because it provides a complete solution for managing IT services, automation, and business workflows. The platform helps teams improve efficiency by automating approvals, routing requests, and managing incidents in a structured way. Features like AI-powered assistance, virtual agents, and intelligent recommendations help reduce response times and improve user experience. The chat communication features are useful because employees can quickly submit requests and receive updates without needing to understand complex IT processes. ServiceNow also helps organizations maintain better security practices through access controls, monitoring, and detailed records. Regular patches and platform updates show that the product continues to evolve. While the learning curve and cost can be challenging, the long-term benefits in productivity, visibility, and process improvement make ServiceNow a valuable enterprise platform.

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### "A decent product with a couple of connectivity issues" — 3.0/5

> **Tom** | *29 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: ServiceNow puts me in touch with our IT support team usually relatively quickly. It has a very convenient Microsoft Teams plugin.
> 
> **Cons**: Whilst using ServiceNow, I do have connectivity issues occasionally where, I receive messages stating the conversation has timed out.
> 
> Overall ServiceNow is a good product and puts me in touch with the right people. However the only downside for me is the connectivity issues on occasions.

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### "ServiceNow – Grows on You" — 5.0/5

> **Norbert** | *21 August 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: ServiceNow enables fast and transparent management of tickets and workflows. The interface is intuitive, and reporting tools are very useful for daily operations. It also integrates easily with other systems like Salesforce CRM for example
> 
> **Cons**: ServiceNow has a relatively high entry level in my opionion. Setting it up and understanding advanced features takes time and expertise. New users may feel overwhelmed by the number of options and the complexity of the interface.
> 
> ServiceNow is a solid and reliable system that I use daily. It helps organize work, automates many processes, and supports team efficiency. Despite the initial learning curve, it becomes a very convenient tool over time.

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