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At a Glance
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management
Star Rating
(779)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
0/agent/month
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Star Rating
(231)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $1195 (For 10 technicians annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus excels in its Device Management feature, scoring a remarkable 9.7, which reviewers say provides comprehensive oversight of IT assets, making it easier to track and manage devices effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that Jira Service Management shines in Ticket Response User Experience, with a score of 9.2, highlighting its intuitive interface and quick response times that enhance user satisfaction during ticket resolution.
  • G2 users indicate that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has a strong Workflow Management capability, scoring 9.6, which users say allows for seamless automation of processes, improving efficiency in handling service requests.
  • Users on G2 report that Jira Service Management's Integration capabilities are superior, with a score of 9.0, as reviewers mention its ability to connect with various third-party applications, facilitating a more cohesive workflow across tools.
  • Reviewers say that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus offers robust Reporting features, scoring 8.8, which users appreciate for its detailed analytics and customizable dashboards that help in tracking performance metrics effectively.
  • Users report that Jira Service Management's Knowledge Base/Ticket Integration feature, scoring 8.3, is particularly beneficial, as reviewers mention it allows for easy access to relevant information during ticket resolution, enhancing the overall support experience.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Jira Service Management
Free
0
/agent/month
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ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Standard Edition help desk module
Starts at $1195
(For 10 technicians annually)
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Free Trial
Jira Service Management
Free Trial is available
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
677
8.6
207
Ease of Use
8.1
681
8.5
207
Ease of Setup
7.6
292
8.1
148
Ease of Admin
7.7
282
8.4
149
Quality of Support
8.3
570
8.2
192
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
260
8.3
142
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
651
8.2
199
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
9.0
27
8.3
26
9.2
25
8.5
27
8.7
27
8.5
26
8.9
25
8.7
25
8.5
24
8.2
26
8.5
26
8.3
27
9.1
26
8.6
26
8.0
24
7.9
25
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Communication Channels
8.6
28
8.3
26
8.5
28
9.0
27
7.9
21
7.8
21
7.8
19
7.1
18
7.5
18
6.9
18
Platform
7.7
25
7.3
20
8.2
28
7.7
24
8.3
27
8.5
26
9.0
25
7.6
24
8.4
26
8.0
26
8.2
24
8.3
25
IT Service Management (ITSM) ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.9
1,021
8.6
474
Administration
9.0
74
|
Verified
8.8
32
|
Verified
8.5
68
|
Verified
8.7
32
|
Verified
8.9
80
|
Verified
8.8
33
|
Verified
Service Desk
8.9
87
|
Verified
9.1
35
|
Verified
9.0
86
|
Verified
8.8
35
|
Verified
8.9
87
|
Verified
8.7
34
|
Verified
Management
9.1
63
|
Verified
8.4
31
|
Verified
9.0
58
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
8.8
59
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.8
55
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.6
51
|
Verified
7.9
28
|
Verified
Functionality
9.1
67
|
Verified
9.0
32
|
Verified
9.0
59
8.3
32
|
Verified
8.8
64
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.9
63
|
Verified
8.4
32
|
Verified
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.6
105
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
10
|
Verified
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
8
|
Verified
Organization
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Service Management
Not enough data
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
9.0
445
9.0
145
Monitoring
8.9
73
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
9.1
77
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
9.1
77
|
Verified
9.1
25
|
Verified
Management Tools
9.0
77
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.9
76
|
Verified
8.7
24
|
Verified
9.2
65
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
2,285
8.2
954
Incident Management
8.7
219
8.6
87
8.7
226
8.6
88
8.7
236
8.8
92
8.3
192
8.0
84
8.3
189
8.1
82
Reporting
8.4
222
8.3
88
8.4
216
8.5
79
7.9
147
8.1
67
Access & Usability
7.8
143
7.1
68
8.5
191
8.1
74
8.4
154
8.5
84
8.3
150
7.9
61
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Jira Service Management and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus are categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Incident Management, Service Desk, and Help Desk
Unique Categories
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management is categorized as IT Alerting
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.2%
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management
Information Technology and Services
30.5%
Computer Software
16.2%
Internet
5.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
39.5%
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Financial Services
4.9%
Oil & Energy
4.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.1%
Other
64.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sushant D.
SD
Sushant D.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Jira, provides an ease in tracking down the tasks, and efforts of an individual, and generates a report for this data given, providing the efficiency of the team as a whole. It uses kanban board to show a detailed information of the individuals. We can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Elizabeth B.
EB
Elizabeth B.
Verified User in Computer Software

It's not easy to find all the content using the search engine, breadcrumbs, or menus. I want to find things easily like I do in other content management systems. However, I find there's no real convenience in finding content even when I'd just worked on it.

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AP
Ankit P.
Verified User in Banking

ServiceDesk Plus is one of the best ITSM Tool that i have used. The implementation / installation is very easy for the IT Companys, If you are not able to do it they also provide a proper customer support who helps you throughout the implementation & also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

The product can quickly become non-configurable beyond basic requirements and use-case scenarios which the developer imagined, with new features often missing the mark of user stories, or sometimes even sensible usability tests. The support team are...

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Discussions
Jira Service Management
Jira Service Management Discussions
Is Jira a service management tool?
2 comments
Maximilian H.
MH
Jira is an extremely convenient platform, but not without flaws in my opinion. In any case, if you do not use extensions that improve your jira experience in...Read more
Do I need to have the same number of JIRA Software and JIRA Service Desk licenses?
1 comment
Shane H.
SH
Under the new model released last year, you only need to purchase Agent licences. Agents are people that typically man the service desk and own the Service...Read more
How does the licensing system work?
1 comment
Dan W.
DW
Licenses are based on your agents or internal users. In the user admin area, you can change the designation in case a customer got marked as a user by...Read more
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