Head-to-head · Enterprise Service Management Software
ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management vs Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management
ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management leads on 0 checks, Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreServiceNow Enterprise Service Management · 9.4/10
- Most featuresIvanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management · 6 of 6
ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management scores higher on our rubric for enterprise service management software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
On deployment, Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management gives you Both where ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management offers Cloud.
ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management is the better fit for enterprises standardizing services across departments. Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management is the better fit for large enterprises needing broad cross-functional ESM.
- ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management fits best
Enterprises standardizing services across departments
- Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management fits best
Large enterprises needing broad cross-functional ESM
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Side by side
| Feature | ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Enterprise Service Management Software | #2 in Enterprise Service Management Software |
| Best for | Enterprises standardizing services across departments | Large enterprises needing broad cross-functional ESM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management 5/6 · Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management 6/6 | ||
| Non-IT departments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service catalog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Knowledge base | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asset management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Both |
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| Our verdict | ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management brings IT, HR, finance, legal, workplace services, procurement, and related functions into a shared cloud platform. It is designed for enterprises that want one service experience across departments… Read the review → |
Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management extends service management beyond IT to HR, facilities, governance, risk and compliance, project portfolio management, and security operations. It combines a self-service employee portal,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management — where it wins
- Unifies IT, HR, finance, legal, and other service domains
- Combines catalogs, self-service, knowledge, routing, and automation
- Adds AI agents, analytics, and mobile apps to shared workflows
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise pricing requires a sales engagement
- Cloud deployment may not suit organizations needing other deployment models
- Its breadth may exceed the needs of a single-department service team
Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management — where it wins
- Covers IT, HR, facilities, GRC, PPM, and security operations
- Supports no-code workflows, AI assistance, and asset management
- Offers cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Deployment and licensing vary by product configuration
- Its broad scope may exceed a single-team service desk's needs
- ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management9.4/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud platform for unifying service delivery across enterprise functions.
Visit ServiceNowFull verdict → - Ivanti Neurons for Enterprise Service Management9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad ESM platform for enterprises managing IT and business services together.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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