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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.

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The Starhive solution

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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.

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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.

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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 delivers a fully customisable ITSM platform that adapts to your organisation. Unlike rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions with vendor lock-in agreements, Starhive gives you complete control over workflows, data structures, and UI, ensuring seamless integration, faster innovation, and an ITSM experience built around your needs.

Starhive vs Freshservice

freshservice-logo Freshservice offers a structured, ITIL-aligned ITSM experience, but its predefined workflows and limited customisation can be restrictive for teams with unique requirements. Starhive, on the other hand, provides full flexibility, allowing you to tailor workflows, data structures, and the UI to fit your needs, making it a better choice for organisations seeking a truly adaptable ITSM solution.

Starhive vs TOPdesk

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

What types of teams is Starhive suitable for in the IT service management world?

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.

What use case would you recommend IT teams start with?

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.

Can I use Starhive for non-IT teams?

Yes, Starhive supports Enterprise Service Management (ESM), making it easy to extend service management capabilities to HR, facilities, finance, and other departments.

Does Starhive integrate with other IT tools?

Yes, Starhive offers API access and integrations with third-party tools, ensuring seamless connectivity with your existing IT ecosystem.

Can I use Starhive for free?

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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.

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