• HOME
  • CATEGORIES

    • CATEGORIES

    • Browse All Categories
  • FOR VENDORS

    • FOR VENDORS

    • Log In to Vendor Portal
    • Get Started
  • REVIEWS

    • REVIEWS

    • Write a Review
    • Product Reviews
    • Vendor Directory
    • Product Comparisons
  • GARTNER PEER COMMUNITY™
  • GARTNER.COM
  • Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQPrivacyTerms of Service
    ©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
    All rights reserved.
  • Categories

    • Loading categories...

      Browse All Categories

      Loading markets...

  • For Vendors

    • Log In to Vendor Portal 

    • Get Started 

  • Write a Review

Join / Sign In
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. System Center Service Manager
Logo of System Center Service Manager

System Center Service Manager

byMicrosoft
in IT Service Management Platforms
3.6

Overview

Product Information on System Center Service Manager

Updated 13th October 2025

What is System Center Service Manager?

System Center Service Manager is a software designed to facilitate IT service management by automating and managing workflows related to incident, problem, and change management within organizations. The software integrates with other System Center products, enabling configuration management and providing a central repository for storing and analyzing service desk data. It offers features such as self-service portals, process automation, reporting, and compliance management to help streamline IT operations and support processes. System Center Service Manager addresses challenges related to tracking and resolving service issues, standardizing processes, and ensuring that IT services align with business needs.

System Center Service Manager Pricing

System Center Service Manager software uses a server and client access license based pricing model where organizations purchase licenses for each server on which the software is installed and client access licenses for each user or device accessing the software with pricing varying based on deployment size and license type.

Overall experience with System Center Service Manager

It Associate
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Reliable IT service management platform with strong integration and solid automation.”

4.0
Feb 16, 2026
My overall experience with Microsoft System Center Service Manager has been very positive because it provides a structured and reliable way to manage incidents, requests and workflows. It's a stable platform that brings consistency to IT operations, even if some features require careful configuration.
Director Of It
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Product Inclusion in Licensing Overshadowed by Lack of Robust Modern Features”

2.0
Feb 5, 2026
This product is lacking and barely receives updates. You need third-party tools to make it really functional

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

Do You Manage Peer Insights at Microsoft?

Access Vendor Portal to update and manage your profile.

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

Reviewer Insights for: System Center Service Manager
Deciding Factors: System Center Service Manager Vs. Market Average
Performance of System Center Service Manager Across Market Features

System Center Service Manager Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like how well SCSM integrates with other Microsoft System Center products, which keeps everything unified across the environment. Workflow automation, reporting capabilities and built-in ITIL alignment make daily operations much easier to manage.

Like

I like that it is included in our existing Microsoft licensing

Like

It has excellent out of the box integration with System Center Configuration Manager and within the Microsoft ecosystem. It is highly configurable and provides powerful automation for ticket routing, approvals and service requests. Reporting is very robust.

Dislike

Some parts of the console can feel slow during peak usage, especially in larger environments. Customizations are powerful but sometimes require more technical knowledge than expected, and updates can take longer than modern cloud tools.

Dislike

SCSM is very fragile and the user portal is not robust enough when compared to modern solutions

Dislike

This requires significant configuration and knowledge to set up and maintain properly, and there can be a steep learning curve with software that is heavy with dense terminology and interfaces that require specialized and skilled resources.

Top System Center Service Manager Alternatives

Logo of ServiceNow IT Service Management
1. ServiceNow IT Service Management
4.3
(1992 Ratings)
Logo of ServiceDesk Plus
2. ServiceDesk Plus
4.4
(1214 Ratings)
Logo of TOPdesk
3. TOPdesk
4.5
(1172 Ratings)
View All Alternatives

Peer Discussions

System Center Service Manager Reviews and Ratings

3.6

(167 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
34%
4 Star
52%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.2

Integration & Deployment

4.1

Service & Support

4.2

Product Capabilities

4.3

Filter Reviews
Sort By:
Most helpful
Last 12 Months
Star Rating
Reviewer Type
Reviewer's Company Size
Reviewer's Industry
Reviewer's Region
Reviewer's Job Function
  • It Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Reliable IT service management platform with strong integration and solid automation.

    4.0
    Feb 16, 2026
    My overall experience with Microsoft System Center Service Manager has been very positive because it provides a structured and reliable way to manage incidents, requests and workflows. It's a stable platform that brings consistency to IT operations, even if some features require careful configuration.
  • Director Of It
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Product Inclusion in Licensing Overshadowed by Lack of Robust Modern Features

    2.0
    Feb 5, 2026
    This product is lacking and barely receives updates. You need third-party tools to make it really functional
  • OPERATIONS MANAGER
    <50M USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Seamless Integration With Microsoft Ecosystem But Setup Requires Specialized Expertise

    4.0
    Feb 3, 2026
    Being an extension to an existing Microsoft deployment, the transition and implementation was seamless.
  • IT SENIOR ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Complex Software Demands Skilled Resources and Presents Knowledge Transfer Challenges

    3.0
    Aug 27, 2025
    this feels and works like another legacy behemoth, cumbersome software, dense layouts, and dense terminology. can yield powerful results, but requires a dedicated and competent resource to integrate and operate to half its potential.
  • It Manager
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Technical Expertise Abounds for SCSM While Cloud Functionality Remains Absent

    4.0
    Feb 17, 2026
    SCSM is a key tool in our platform in order to manage our workplace, and we use at least 100% of the capatiblities
...
Showing Result 1-5 of 167

Recommended Gartner Research

  • Market Guide for IT Service Management Platforms

Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use apply.


Software reviews and ratings for EMMS, BI, CRM, MDM, analytics, security and other platforms - Peer Insights by Gartner
Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQsPrivacyTerms of Use

©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

All rights reserved.