BMC Helix Discovery vs ManageEngine OpUtils
BMC Helix Discovery
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| Figure | BMC Helix Discovery | ManageEngine OpUtils |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $11.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Network Discovery Software | 8.9 (#4) | 9.0 (#3) |
| API | The REST API uses JSON, OAuth 2.0 tokens and Swagger-described endpoints for discovery runs, credential management, data queries and TKU uploads. | OpUtils provides APIs that can be used to integrate it with third-party IT management and service desk software. |
| Deployment | The product is offered as SaaS or on-premises deployment. | The downloadable product is offered for 64-bit Windows and Linux, and users can access it through a web browser. |
| Founded | 1980 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, USA | Pleasanton, California, United States |
| Integrations | BMC Helix Discovery can synchronize discovered information with BMC Helix CMDB, and its documentation describes supported integration with ServiceNow CMDB releases. | Documented integrations include OpManager, NetFlow Analyzer and OpManager Nexus for correlated DDI, health, traffic and application views. |
| Purpose | BMC Helix Discovery provides visibility into IT assets and service dependencies across cloud and on-premises environments. | OpUtils is a network management toolset for monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting IP resources and network devices. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 67 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews. |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.5 out of 5 from 70 ratings | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews on the live OpUtils page. |
| Support | BMC Helix says its Support hub offers solution-specific documentation, training, and case management. | Technical support is available by phone 24 hours a day, five days a week, Monday through Friday. |
| System requirements | Outpost requirements list 64-bit Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025, two CPUs and 60 GB disk; 8 GB RAM is minimum, or 16 GB for cloud, mainframe or storage scans. | Recommended hardware is a dual-core or better processor, 4 GB RAM and more than 10 GB disk. |
Plans
BMC Helix Discovery
- Discovery Starter BundlePriced on request
- Discovery Starter Bundle$50,000, paid once
- Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
ManageEngine OpUtils
- FreeFree
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Professional$138 a year
- ManagementPriced on request
- Management$159 a year
- Professional perpetual$245, paid once
In their own words
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ManageEngine OpUtils
ManageEngine OpUtils is a network management toolset for monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting IP resources and network devices. It manages IP address space, maps devices to switch ports, and combines DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, including Microsoft DNS and DHCP. More than 30 network utilities cover diagnostics, SNMP, Cisco, address monitoring, and connectivity. Security controls can detect rogue devices, alert on IP conflicts and ARP spoofing, and apply DHCP MAC-based filtering. Role-based access control and two-factor authentication are supported.
OpUtils integrates with Microsoft DHCP and DNS, Cisco Meraki controllers, and ManageEngine products including OpManager and NetFlow Analyzer; APIs can connect it with third-party IT management and service desk software. The downloadable product is offered for 64-bit Windows and Linux and is accessible through a browser. Mobile apps for iOS and Android monitor network addresses and ports. The free edition costs nothing and supports one Class C subnet and one switch. The Professional plan is priced on request, and Management is priced on request. A 30-day trial is available.