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At a Glance
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery
Star Rating
(63)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lansweeper
Lansweeper
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 per asset
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Lansweeper excels in Hardware Asset Inventory with a score of 9.6, while BMC Helix Discovery closely follows with a score of 9.7, indicating both products are strong in this area, but Lansweeper is slightly more favored for its user-friendly interface.
  • Reviewers mention that Lansweeper's Software Asset Inventory is rated at 9.7, which is higher than BMC Helix Discovery's 9.3, suggesting that Lansweeper provides more comprehensive software tracking features, making it a preferred choice for organizations focused on software management.
  • G2 users highlight that BMC Helix Discovery shines in Central Dashboard functionality with a score of 9.7, compared to Lansweeper's 8.8. This indicates that BMC offers a more intuitive and visually appealing dashboard for monitoring assets.
  • Users on G2 report that Lansweeper has a higher score in Ease of Admin at 9.0 versus BMC Helix Discovery's 8.2, suggesting that Lansweeper may be easier to manage for IT teams, which can lead to reduced administrative overhead.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong Asset Policy Management capabilities, with Lansweeper scoring 8.9 and BMC Helix Discovery at 9.3. However, users say that BMC's features in this area are more robust, allowing for better compliance and risk management.
  • Users report that Lansweeper has a higher score in the overall "Has the product been a good partner in doing business?" category at 9.2 compared to BMC Helix Discovery's 8.5, indicating that Lansweeper may foster better customer relationships and support experiences.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BMC Helix Discovery
No pricing available
Lansweeper
Free
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BMC Helix Discovery
No trial information available
Lansweeper
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
39
9.3
45
Ease of Use
9.0
40
8.7
45
Ease of Setup
8.4
18
8.8
41
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
9.0
40
Quality of Support
8.6
40
8.8
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
18
9.2
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
38
8.6
43
Features by Category
9.3
30
9.1
82
Asset Inventory
9.7
5
9.6
14
9.3
5
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
9.0
5
9.2
13
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Management
9.7
5
8.9
14
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery
Lansweeper
Lansweeper
BMC Helix Discovery and Lansweeper are categorized as IT Asset Management
Unique Categories
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery has no unique categories
Lansweeper
Lansweeper has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.7%
Lansweeper
Lansweeper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
65.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.3%
Reviewers' Industry
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery
Information Technology and Services
42.6%
Computer Software
13.0%
Telecommunications
11.1%
Higher Education
7.4%
Banking
5.6%
Other
20.4%
Lansweeper
Lansweeper
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.6%
Hospitality
3.6%
Other
67.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery
Most Helpful Favorable Review
ÁE
Ángel E.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The user interface is easy to use and very intuitive. Additionally, it is very simple to install, configure, and maintain, so there is no problem adapting to the use of this software. It is the ideal tool to know even the smallest detail of the company's...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MG
Manibhushana Rao G.
Verified User in Banking

No particular feature but platform dependency

Lansweeper
Lansweeper
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laurence T.
LT
Laurence T.
Verified User in Broadcast Media

I love how simple and intuitive the Lansweeper UI is. The application is very easy to understand and learn. I love that Lansweeper can pull in warranty data for your machines also.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

Support is non-existent. Support relies on email contact which is then summarily ignored. In order to solve a technical issue in any amount of time you need to call and speak to a sales rep - they're the only ones who seem to be able to fix things. Their...

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Discussions
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery Discussions
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Lansweeper
Lansweeper Discussions
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2 comments
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Define safe. It's only as safe as you configure it. Being that the software primarly is on-prem, security is in your hands. The Lansweeper Cloud Site, that...Read more
What can Lansweeper do?
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