Starhive vs competitors
The best ITSM solution for flexibility and control
Not all ITSM solutions are built the same.
While traditional ITSM tools lock you into rigid workflows, Starhive allows you to design processes that fit your business — not the other way around.
Keep scrolling to compare Starhive to other platforms and see why IT teams choose us for a truly adaptable approach to service management.
The Starhive solution

ITSM tailored to your needs
Every organisation has unique ITSM requirements. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight ticketing system or a fully ITIL-aligned solution, Starhive adapts to your needs, offering the flexibility to scale as your business evolves.

Unmatched customisation
Take complete control over your ITSM platform with Starhive. Customise ticket types, attributes, workflows, CMDB structures, and even the UI to match your organisation’s exact processes. With Starhive, you’re empowered to shape your ITSM solution however you need it.

Greater service visibility
Get a clear, visual understanding of your IT infrastructure, services, and assets. Starhive lets you map dependencies across your IT environment, making it easier to troubleshoot incidents, assess change impact, and improve service reliability.
A smarter approach to ITSM
Starhive vs Freshservice
Starhive vs TOPdesk
TOPdesk is known for its user-friendly interface and out-of-the-box ITSM features, but it can be rigid in deep customisation. Starhive offers a more flexible approach, allowing teams to fully tailor workflows, data structures, and service portals. If you need ITSM software that adapts to your organisation, Starhive is arguably a far better choice.
Starhive vs JSM
Jira Service Management (JSM) is a strong choice for teams already embedded in the Atlassian ecosystem, but it can be complex to configure and scale beyond IT teams. Starhive, on the other hand, provides a no-code, highly customisable ITSM solution that works across departments. It enables organisations to build ITSM processes around their unique needs without the constraints of rigid configurations.
Starhive vs HaloITSM
HaloITSM offers a structured, ITIL-aligned platform suited for traditional ITSM teams, but its rigidity can be challenging for organisations that need flexibility. Starhive stands out with its no-code capabilities, allowing teams to fully customise workflows, ticketing structures, and UI, ensuring ITSM adapts to business needs rather than forcing businesses to adapt to their software.
Starhive vs ServiceNow
ServiceNow is a powerful enterprise-grade ITSM platform, but its complexity and high costs make it less accessible for smaller teams or those needing to remain more agile. Starhive offers a highly flexible, no-code alternative, enabling organisations to customise workflows, ticketing, and UI without the heavy implementation burden.
Feature / Capability
Process customisation
Complexity to customise
Portal customisation
Portal branding
Asset/CI management
View asset dependencies from ticket
Store data like contracts and people
Import data from external sources
QR/barcode scanning
Network discovery
Search tickets and assets
Knowledge management
Expand beyond IT teams
Create business 'apps' for services
All ITSM practices at lowest tier
Starhive
High
Simple
High
FlexibleAdvanced
Included
In ticket
450+ sources
QR only
Powerful, simple
In work
No IT specificity
No-code
Freshservice
Limited
Simple
Limited
Basic
Paid add-on
3rd part app
Limited
CSV
Both
Basic
IT legacy
TOPdesk
Limited
Simple
Moderate
Basic
Included
Possible but hard
3 sources
3rd party app
3rd party app
Basic
IT legacy
JSM
Moderate
Moderate
Limited
Basic
Only on Premium and above
A click away
Simple
CSV/3rd party apps
QR
Powerful, simple
IT legacy
HaloITSM
Moderate
Moderate
Limited
Basic
Included
Possible but hard
200+ sources
Moderate
IT legacy
Yes, limited
Majority
ServiceNow
High
Very complex
High but complex
Moderate
Paid add-on
Could develop it
Possible but hard
CSV/3rd party apps
3rd party app
Powerful, hard
Costly
Coded
Your questions answered
Find your answer here…
Starhive is especially great for teams beginning their journey into IT service management software and getting processes in place, as you can build Starhive out as you go along.
For large teams already using an ITSM tool and looking to migrate, it’s perfectly possible, but we recommend working with one of our partner companies as there are additional considerations involved.
It’ll depend on the team and what’s causing you the most pain today. You can always add more functionality, data, and apps to your system in the future.
However, we believe you can’t go wrong with asset management. Every IT team needs to track something and we’ve seen that implementing a simple solution from nothing (or from a spreadsheet) can have huge benefits for the team and the company’s bottom line.
Yes, Starhive supports Enterprise Service Management (ESM), making it easy to extend service management capabilities to HR, facilities, finance, and other departments.
Yes, Starhive offers API access and integrations with third-party tools, ensuring seamless connectivity with your existing IT ecosystem.
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Ready to see Starhive in action?
Discover how Starhive’s flexible, no-code ITSM platform can be tailored to your unique needs.
Schedule a demo today to explore how we can help streamline your IT service management, improve efficiency, and enhance your team’s productivity. Our experts will walk you through the features, answer your questions, and show you how Starhive can drive better results for your business.
