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BMC Helix ITSM

byBMC Helix
in
4.3
Market Presence: IT Service Management Platforms, Software Asset Management Tools

Overview

Product Information on BMC Helix ITSM

Updated 30th October 2025

What is BMC Helix ITSM?

BMC Helix ITSM is an IT service management software designed to support organizations in managing and automating IT processes across incident, problem, change, asset, and service request management. The software provides functionalities such as workflow automation, knowledge management, ticketing, and self-service portals to streamline service delivery and improve operational efficiency. BMC Helix ITSM assists businesses in tracking service performance, maintaining compliance with ITIL practices, and enabling service desk teams to resolve issues and fulfill requests efficiently. The software supports integration with various tools and platforms, offering flexibility for deployment in cloud or hybrid environments. It is used to address the challenges of managing IT services, standardizing processes, and ensuring consistent service quality within enterprise IT environments.

BMC Helix ITSM Pricing

BMC Helix ITSM software uses a subscription-based pricing model, with costs determined by the number of users and selected features or modules. The software typically offers tiered pricing plans that allow organizations to choose between different levels of functionality, including options for additional modules such as asset management, change management, and service request management. Custom pricing may be available for enterprise requirements.

Overall experience with BMC Helix ITSM

It Manager
50M - 250M USD, Retail
FAVORABLE

“Reliable ITSM foundation, but customization and documentation need improvement.”

4.0
Feb 4, 2026
Overall, my experience with ITSM has been generally positive. The core processes are stable and work as expected, which makes day-to-day use straightforward. The only downside is that system management still happens in the mid-tier, which looks and works very differently from the front-end interface, so the admin side can feel a bit disconnected and harder to navigate.
Operations Associate
30B + USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“Limited Flexibility for Basic Customizations and On-Premise Data Requirements”

3.0
Nov 18, 2025
For some use cases it is not so flexible, many developments for easy things

About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th November 2025

BMC Helix focuses on providing an AI-powered platform designed to support enterprise IT service and operations management. The company addresses the challenge of automating and streamlining IT processes by deploying AI agents that assist in anticipating operational needs and delivering automated solutions. This approach aims to enhance productivity within IT teams by optimizing workflows and supporting efficient ServiceOps management without manual intervention.

Company Details

Updated 24th November 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2025
Head office location
Santa Clara, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.helixops.ai

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BMC Helix ITSM Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like that the core modules, such as Incident, Change, Problem and Work Order, are stable and work well out of the box. The ticket console in particular is a standout. The filters are easy to manage and offer plenty of flexibility, which makes it much easier for teams to find and organise their work quickly.

Like

The possibilities it gives with all the pther functionalities

Like

The pace of innovation is genuinely impressive, with enhancements making real operational value, not just cosmetic changes. Partnership and support are excellent. The account team and customer success are proactive, responsive and invested in the success of our implementation. Visibility of the upcoming roadmap and capabilities that are being delivered is excellent and allows us to plan and strategise our own. The tool itself with its AI capabilities, provides real efficiencies and has already provided benefits that can be measured and promoted to the board level.

Dislike

What I dislike most is that customization relies heavily on Development Studio, which requires a lot of coding knowledge. This makes even small changes harder to manage and not very accessible for admins who aren't technical. On top of that, the BMC documentation isn't very straightforward. There is plenty of information, but it's not easy to find what you need, especially for customization work.

Dislike

Basic things as filters are customizations Many customizations for usual things Sometimes, there are customer data that have to be on prem due to country regulations

Dislike

Admin of the tool requires specialist knowledge and support. If it could have an easier admin interface then that would be beneficial. First line/second line support is responsive, but if resolution is passed to R&D for further investigation then communication is difficult and often appears to be in a black-hole

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Peer Discussions

BMC Helix ITSM Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(356 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
42%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
14%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • It Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Reliable ITSM foundation, but customization and documentation need improvement.

    4.0
    Feb 4, 2026
    Overall, my experience with ITSM has been generally positive. The core processes are stable and work as expected, which makes day-to-day use straightforward. The only downside is that system management still happens in the mid-tier, which looks and works very differently from the front-end interface, so the admin side can feel a bit disconnected and harder to navigate.
  • HEAD OF ENTERPRISE TOOLS
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    BMC Helix Delivers Operational Benefits

    5.0
    Feb 10, 2026
    My overall experience with BMC Helix has been excellent. Innovative platform, delivering real work efficiencies and improvements. The partnership feels more collaborative and customer-focused and the account team and customer success really add value to our business.
  • IT Automation Architect
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    A Scalable, AI-Driven Powerhouse for Modernizing Enterprise Service Management.

    5.0
    Sep 1, 2025
    Implementing BMC Helix ITSM has been a transformational journey for our organization. The platform stands out for its robust functionality, AI driven automation and enterprise-grade scalability. We have streamlined incident, problem and change management by using this platform. It helped to improve service desk efficiency and reduce ticket resolution time. Able to manage SLA's effectively with different targets. Ensures compliance and governance across IT operations, having good intelligent automation to align generic incidents based on the description. Capable enough to customize workflows and UI.
  • Principal Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Harnessing Functionality and Flexibility for Business Processes

    5.0
    Oct 30, 2025
    Functionality and flexibility have enabled us to meet all internal and external requirements, manage all aspects of business process with a good looking and easy to use front end
  • IT Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Onboarding Process for Helix Marked by Consistent Vendor Support and Guidance

    4.0
    Nov 6, 2025
    Overall, the journey to onboard Helix has been made exceptional because of the support we received from the vendor. Through the challenges we can always rely on BMC Helix teams to guide us through the journey.
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