ServiceNow Review
IT & DEVELOPMENT SOFTWAREChoose ServiceNow when enterprise ITSM (and likely adjacent Now modules) is the job and you can run an RFP — not when you need Freshservice’s published Starter SKU.
Starting price
$100.00/user/month
Free plan
No
Free trial
Yes
Best for
Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
SoftwareGlimpse review
8.7/10
Good
- ease of use6
- it job fit10
- workflow depth10
- integrations10
- admin security10
- scalability10
ServiceNow vs top IT & Development
Detailed head-to-head comparisons to help you choose the right option.
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ServiceNow vs Freshservice
Same-cluster ITSM / service desk peer comparison. Choose ServiceNow when enterprise ITSM (and likely adjacent Now modules) is the job and you can run an RFP — not when you need Freshservice’s published Starter SKU. Choose Freshservice when ITSM and internal employee service desk is the primary job — not customer ecommerce helpdesk or website live chat. Overall: ServiceNow 8.7 vs Freshservice 8. Not hands-on lab tested; confirm live pricing and packaging. Compare published pricing, ITSM, observability, source control, hosting, web data, security, and integrations.
- Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
- ITIL-mature shops that need CMDB + change at scale
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ServiceNow vs Jira Service Management
Same-cluster ITSM / service desk peer comparison. Choose ServiceNow when enterprise ITSM (and likely adjacent Now modules) is the job and you can run an RFP — not when you need Freshservice’s published Starter SKU. Choose Jira Service Management when ITSM must sit on Jira Cloud — not as a Jira Software licence and not as ServiceNow. Overall: ServiceNow 8.7 vs Jira Service Management 8. Not hands-on lab tested; confirm live pricing and packaging. Compare published pricing, ITSM, observability, source control, hosting, web data, security, and integrations.
- Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
- ITIL-mature shops that need CMDB + change at scale
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ServiceNow vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
SMB/mid-market ITSM — Cloud Standard from $13/technician/mo; free up to 5 techs Standard; Professional $27; Enterprise $67; 30-day trial. Does not outrank ServiceNow 8.7 / Freshservice 8.4.
- Features comparison
- Pricing & plans
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ServiceNow vs SysAid
ITSM / service desk — Professional published ~$89/agent/mo (medium confidence; quote-led page); Enterprise custom min 20 agents; free trial. Does not outrank ServiceNow 8.7 / Freshservice 8.4.
- Features comparison
- Pricing & plans
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ServiceNow vs HaloITSM
All-in-one ITSM — first-party UK calculator ~£66/agent/mo annual; onboarding packages extra. Does not outrank ServiceNow 8.7 / Freshservice 8.4.
- Features comparison
- Pricing & plans
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ServiceNow vs TOPdesk
ITSM / service management — Essential £51/agent/mo; Engaged £72; Excellent £101 (GBP). Does not outrank ServiceNow 8.7 / Freshservice 8.4.
- Features comparison
- Pricing & plans
Compare key capabilities side-by-side
Verified pricing and capability signals only — no invented third-party ratings.
| Feature | ServiceNow | Freshservice | Jira Service Management | ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | SysAid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $100.00/user/month | $19.00/user/month | $20.00/user/month | $13.00/user/month | $89.00/user/month |
| Free plan | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key takeaways
Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
IT teams needing ITIL-style incidents, changes, and asset management
Teams already on Jira Cloud who need a service desk
Ivanti Neurons for ITSM primary-job workflows