# BMC Helix Discovery vs Lansweeper Comparison

| | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 63 | 68 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free 0 per asset | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### BMC Helix Discovery

**Not enough data**

### Lansweeper

Pros:
- Asset Management (2 reviews)
- Alerts (1 reviews)

Cons:
- App Limitations (1 reviews)
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### BMC Helix Discovery

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Lansweeper

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free 0 per asset

Description: Ideal for small teams who want to explore asset discovery. Start with 14 days of full access.

Key Features:
- Asset Discovery & Inventory
- Continue free (up to 100 assets)
- Unlimited User Seats

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/lansweeper/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IT Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BMC Helix Discovery** | 9.3/10 | 6 |
| **Lansweeper** | 8.9/10 | 23 |

#### Asset Inventory

| Feature | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware Asset Inventory** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Software Asset Inventory** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Asset Management

| Feature | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Central Dashboard** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Asset Policy Management** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Risk Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-asset-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.1% | 7.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.1% | 63.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.7% | 28.8% | 

### By Industry

#### BMC Helix Discovery

- **Information Technology and Services:** 42.6%
- **Computer Software:** 13.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 11.1%
- **Higher Education:** 7.4%
- **Banking:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.7%
- **Real Estate:** 1.9%
- **Insurance:** 1.9%
- **Information Services:** 1.9%
- **Entertainment:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 9.3%

#### Lansweeper

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.1%
- **Hospitality:** 4.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 50.0%

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## Alternatives

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- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3984 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### BMC Helix Discovery

No discussions available for this product.

### Lansweeper

- Title: [Is Lansweeper safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lansweeper-safe) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Define safe. It's only as safe as you configure it. Being that the software primarly is on-prem, security is in your hands. The Lansweeper Cloud Site, that..."
- Title: [What can Lansweeper do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-lansweeper-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "software deployment manager"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bmc-helix-discovery-vs-lansweeper)