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    Ritesh Dogra

Low-code development saves time but lacks agility in customization

  • July 01, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

I worked for four to six months with ServiceNow, and then I left it and am generally using more GenAI open-source platforms now.

It was just for one or a few projects that I implemented ServiceNow.

I mainly used it for the development of some no-code platform, but it was very limited usage, after which I moved on.

I didn't do any sort of incident management.

I used it for some sort of analytics to help overcome challenges and check what was wrong if something was wrong.

What is most valuable?

It did help me see some benefits from using it.

In terms of time, it helped me save time.

It would be more than 30% in time savings.

There were less man-hours in terms of automation capabilities. It helped me with faster service delivery times.

It was faster to develop with ServiceNow.

What needs improvement?

ServiceNow's customization is not too agile in those cases; it takes a little bit of time.

They should integrate open-source LLM tools and make it a further low-code, no-code build with GenAI. I'm not sure if it is there, but if they can make it a no-code, low-code with GenAI, that would be much better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I worked for four to six months with ServiceNow, and then I left it and am generally using more GenAI open-source platforms now.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

It was easy for me to initially set up this tool.

It took approximately a couple of days to set up ServiceNow.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There were no downtimes, and I never had any sort of technical errors or stability falls.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Regarding scalability, I didn't feel that at any point this tool was not scalable enough or that I had to increase my usage.

How are customer service and support?

I didn't need to contact the technical support of ServiceNow.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I didn't actually choose ServiceNow over something else on the market because this came recommended heavily by our CTO.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy for me to initially set up this tool.

It took approximately a couple of days to set up ServiceNow.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I am using some of the no-code, low-code platforms which are more GenAI, such as L-Leverage and others when comparing ServiceNow to something else that I'm working with.

I can't remember any noticeable difference in features or performance when comparing those tools to ServiceNow.

ServiceNow was really good back then, but now there are many other tools which are working better if it was my choice.

What other advice do I have?

I already gave feedback about ServiceNow some time back.

It was more Orchestration, but it was two or three years back.

On a scale from one to ten, I rate ServiceNow a six out of ten.


    reviewer1145238

Has valuable incident and problem management features, but the scalability needs improvement

  • February 06, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for ITSM, DevOps, change management, problem management, and incident management. We utilize all the modules.

How has it helped my organization?

The product's integration functionality in the change management module has significantly improved efficiency in our organization. It has enhanced the delivery process with automated operations.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable aspects of ServiceNow are incident and problem management in the workspace. It helps us create meetings within the platform where users can collaborate to resolve issues.

What needs improvement?

They could improve license management, particularly when integrating different applications or toolsets. The process of how licenses are billed and the potential for noncompliance issues could be clearly stated during module purchase. It results in unforeseen costs when integrating various tools, such as DevOps, where contributors from projects may be misinterpreted as core contributors, leading to unnecessary charges. They could make the licensing process clear to understand.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using ServiceNow since 2020. We use the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable platform.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 30000 ServiceNow users in our organization. It needs to be more scalable, particularly in the context of Microsoft's roadmap. The existing cloud integrations and point-to-point integrations with Azure DevOps might have challenges during a transition to GitHub. We have to manually re-configure the same.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support services are dependent on integration partners.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used Jira before.

How was the initial setup?

It is a cloud solution. The initial setup is difficult. It requires someone with knowledge of the ServiceNow platform. One can take assistance from a DevOps engineer for configuration.

It takes a few weeks to complete. We have deployed it in different regions. We need to synchronize the changes across all the regions as well.

What about the implementation team?

We take assistance from our integration partner for implementation.

What was our ROI?

We have experienced improvements in time-saving since implementing ServiceNow. The change module has allowed for identifying and onboarding services with low business criticality, streamlining the approval process for changes and deployments. It makes the deployment process simple, fast, and easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is an expensive platform.

What other advice do I have?

We have bought the product's standard version with different components implemented across all the departments of our organization. We can add more components as per requirement.

We need assistance from specialists with in-depth knowledge of the platform, such as those holding ServiceNow certifications for complex business requirements.

I rate it six out of ten.


    Arvind Mehrotra

Comes with integration capabilities but service portfolio can be challenging

  • February 05, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

We began by providing internal and customer advisory services, focusing on ITSM. We replaced products from IBM, HPE, and BMC, migrating customers to the ServiceNow ITSM platform. In some cases, we also transitioned customers to ITOM after stabilizing the ITSM product. This initiative started around 2015 and continued into 2016 and 2017,

What is most valuable?

ServiceNow has been implemented to streamline team workflows across different departments in our company. Users, including traveling leaders, were able to approve requests and authorize additional rights through the mobile platform.

Subsequently, we integrated HR, cybersecurity, and other teams into the workflow for employee onboarding and offboarding. The system proved particularly beneficial for managing employee movements between projects and departments.

In incident and problem management, we find ServiceNow's ISO compliance features to be highly valuable. The system manages the entire process, ensuring compliance with ITSM standards, and providing a complete audit trail that is useful for auditors and certifying authorities. Another significant benefit is the integration capabilities of ServiceNow's IT workflows.

ServiceNow's ease of use allowed us to establish numerous shared services. Various critical transactions, as well as routine service requests and queries, were migrated to the shared ServiceNow platform. This transition freed up resources in HR, finance, procurement, and IT administration, enabling our staff to focus on more meaningful tasks.

The tool's ITOM products are useful.

What needs improvement?

The challenge with ServiceNow lies in its expansive portfolio of services. It can be complex, and users may find it expensive and challenging to understand. There is a need for a configurator within ServiceNow that guides users on how to utilize the tool effectively. This configurator should provide insights into licensing, team requirements, and the best licensing model based on whether companies prefer ownership or consumption-based models.

ServiceNow has been deployed in both on-premises and cloud environments. However, the cost of using ServiceNow, especially for IT Operations Management is high. This expense has led customers to explore alternatives such as Freshdesk or other products in the market.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. One challenge with ServiceNow is occasional failures and availability issues, although they are rare. In case of critical operations being impacted, there is no recall available.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the solution's scalability a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The tool needs to improve its documentation and the providers need to stay updated with all the offerings. The certification process of service providers should be reviewed as not all of them are up to date with ServiceNow offerings.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

I rate the product's deployment a six out of ten. Its deployment depends on factors such as the customer's existing backend setup and the organization of their data. For a fresh implementation, it can be fast and straightforward. However, if data migration and the creation of custom workflows and integrations are involved, it can take longer.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten. The pricing for ServiceNow is based on a SaaS platform with annual contracts. However, it may not offer much flexibility for adjusting usage in the short term.

What other advice do I have?

The solution is suitable for enterprises. It is not advisable for small and medium businesses. The tool comes with a developer's toolkit which offers integration possibilities. It goes beyond traditional IT functions, becoming a business solution used across various departments. With its development capabilities, ServiceNow facilitates applications in core functional areas, such as operations.

ServiceNow is good for many types of business needs and is better than older products. However, it faces tough competition from newer platforms. ServiceNow keeps getting better with new features, but its value may change. Automation is easier now, and people who use it are more familiar with technology.

I rate the overall product a seven out of ten.


    Khalid Qureshi

The workspace feature helps us manage multiple projects, but it's not as user-friendly as some solutions

  • May 23, 2023
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I work in the compliance department at my company, and we use ServiceNow to manage our team members' tasks.

How has it helped my organization?

ServiceNow helps us deliver projects on schedule. When we start a new project, we share the deadlines with the various team members, and they perform their assigned tasks.

What is most valuable?

I like ServiceNow's Workspace feature. With Jira, we had to edit a ticket by going into it. We couldn't perform edits from within the project plan. ServiceNow allows you to edit everything from one screen. It's like an Excel spreadsheet, but Jira requires you to drill down into the ticket. ServiceNow is more convenient if you are working on multiple projects and workflows.

What needs improvement?

We can't update bulk tickets using a simple query language. Jira lets us update hundreds of tickets with one command. In ServiceNow, you need to select each task separately to close them. The dashboards could also be more user-friendly. Monday.com has better dashboards.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used ServiceNow for a month and a half.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate ServiceNow nine out of 10 for stability. We haven't had any downtime except for platform maintenance and upgrades.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate ServiceNow 10 out of 10 for scalability. ServiceNow is a highly scalable platform that can work for large enterprise. We have around 1,000 employees, and we use it heavily. Scalability is never an issue.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used Jira and Monday. Monday is user-friendly and interactive. It's more appropriate for beginners. ServiceNow is better for professional teams who have some knowledge and experience. Monday is accessible and intuitive. It's easy to create dashboards,

How was the initial setup?

I wasn't part of the deployment, but I believe it was straightforward because ServiceNow is a cloud-based application. The initial planning took about three months, but the deployment only took one or two weeks.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate ServiceNow eight out of 10. It's too expensive.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We're currently considering Microsoft's SharePoint portal.

What other advice do I have?

I rate ServiceNow seven out of 10. ServiceNow is better than competing solutions we've used like Jira and Monday.com, and they're working hard to improve organizational processes. They're doing a great job. I would recommend them. Their technical support and deployment team are better than the solution itself. They understand how to refine processes to help you perform better.


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