SolarWinds Service Desk vs. ServiceNow IT Service Management

The reviews are in and SolarWinds Service Desk outperforms ServiceNow*

Service Desk
4.4

out of 5 on G2

Based on 652 reviews (As of 9/27/21)
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ServiceNow IT Service Management
4.3

out of 5 on G2

Based on 176 reviews (As of 9/27/21)
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Starting at $39 per technician per month, see details

Just a few reasons to choose Service Desk over other solutions

A true service management solution should be effortless in your day-to-day operations

Innovative Service Management

SolarWinds Service Desk harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver new levels of automation and an improved time to resolution.

Better Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Get all the functionality your organization needs in one ITSM tool. SolarWinds Service Desk strives to alleviate existing pains and provide a path forward for growth. Our various packages allow you to purchase and implement the functionality you require today, while accounting for your needs down the road.

Easy to Implement, Rapid Time to Value

SolarWinds Service Desk doesn't require third-party consulting or a dedicated administrator for ongoing maintenance. Our in-house implementation helps you realize your vision and ensure you’re setup successfully from the start, so you can easily scale the platform for the future.

Dedication to Building a Partnership

With SolarWinds, you are not just a number. We value our partners (that's you!), and make it our top priority to ensure your success throughout your service management journey with SolarWinds Service Desk.

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Service Desk vs. ServiceNow IT Service Management

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Service Desk

4.4

out of 5 on G2

9.0/10Ease of Use
8.7/10Ease of Setup
9.0/10Quality of Support
9.0/10Product Direction (% positive)
9.5/10Help Desk
2 monthsAverage Go Live Time
15 monthsAverage Time to ROI
Starting at $39/month/technicianPrice
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ServiceNow IT Service Management

4.3

out of 5 on G2

8.3/10Ease of Use
7.8/10Ease of Setup
8.3/10Quality of Support
8.2/10Product Direction (% positive)
9.0/10Help Desk
5 monthsAverage Go Live Time
31 monthsAverage Time to ROI
Starting at $100/month/agentPrice

Software Like ServiceNow

Looking for a ServiceNow competitor? SolarWinds Service Desk can be an alternative to ServiceNow for its ease of setup and quality of customer support. As a ServiceNow replacement, SolarWinds Service Desk can also provide incident management, reporting, automations, IT asset management, and more. Compared with similar IT service management tools like ServiceNow, using SolarWinds Service Desk doesn’t require third parties or partners to set up the service desk software. Don’t just take our word for it - see if SolarWinds Service Desk is better than ServiceNow for yourself by starting a free 30-day trial.

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What our Customer are saying on G2

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Great system for handling most any IT support group need


If you want a system that gives you the ability to fully manage a support shop, this is the tool for you.

Jay T

Manager of Application Development & Administration

Mid-Market(501-1000 employees)

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SolarWinds Service Desk Simplifies IT needs.


SolarWinds Service Desk has helped us keep track of our inventory and provide a higher level of support by allowing us to resolve submitted incidents quicker using our growing solutions database.

Verified Customer

Administrator in Marketing and Advertising

Mid-Market (201-500 employees)

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Much more than just a service desk.


I love the fact that you can set up everything exactly how you want it. you can add your own details to every part of the program.

Verified Customer

Administrator in Real Estate

Mid-Market (201-500 employees)

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*As of 09/27/2021. These are a sample of ratings; find a complete list of ratings on G2.com.