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ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate

Composite Score
8.3 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10
Category
ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate
8.3 /10

What is ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate?

Speed cloud adoption with workflows that automate everyday cloud service delivery and continuous governance.

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Awards & Recognition

ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate won the following awards in the Cloud Management category

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ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

Down 3
Since last award

99 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Down 2
Since last award


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Product Experience:
93%
Negotiation and Contract:
90%
Conflict Resolution:
90%
Strategy & Innovation:
91%
Service Experience:
93%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate?

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4% Negative
3% Neutral
93% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Cloud Integration

90

Automatic Resource Scaling Elasticity

89

Cloud SLA Management Governance

87

Cloud Analytics and Reporting

87

Capacity Management

85

Cloud Migration

84

Self Service Cloud Services

81

Application Release Automation

81

Orchestration and Workflow Management

80

Performance Monitoring Management

79

Configuration Validation

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Vendor Support

88

Business Value Created

85

Ease of Data Integration

84

Ease of Customization

83

Quality of Features

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Breadth of Features

79

Ease of Implementation

78

ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate Reviews

Emotonha P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

One Cloud Command Center for Enterprise Agility.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate from other similar products?

From my years of professional experience, I believe what differentiates ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate from other cloud management and IT operations tools are as follows: 1. Unlike many point solutions, ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate runs on the Now Platform, meaning that it’s natively connected to ITSM (Incident, Problem, Change), CMDB, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), DevOps & HR workflows. You get cloud lifecycle plus business process automation in a single pane of glass. 2. The Flow Designer and App Engine let non-developers build powerful cloud workflows and remediation actions.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My Favorite Aspect is the Seamless Integration of CloudOps with IT Workflows. This shows how effortlessly it connects cloud lifecycle operations with ITSM processes, CMDB, governance, and automated workflows, all in one platform. The ability to provision cloud resources, enforce compliance policies, and trigger incident/change workflows automatically gives us a unified experience that saves time, reduces risk, and increases visibility across teams.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate is the initial complexity of setup and the lack of transparency in licensing and pricing. While it's extremely powerful, configuring the platform especially across multi-cloud environments can require deep expertise or partner involvement. Also, understanding what’s included versus what’s a paid add-on isn't always clear upfront, which makes budgeting and scoping more difficult for growing teams.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Based on experience, if you're considering ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate, my top recommendation is to clearly define your cloud operations goals before diving in. Work closely with a ServiceNow partner or certified expert during implementation to avoid complexity and ensure you get value early. Finally, invest in training your team early. The learning curve is real, but once your admins and users are comfortable, the automation and visibility gains are massive. Thank you.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Gurumallesh B.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

A Game-Changer for Cloud Management

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate from other similar products?

Consolidates various cloud management functions, including planning, provisioning, governance, and optimization, into a single platform. Offers powerful orchestration capabilities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency Leverages AI and machine learning to identify anomalies, optimize resource utilization, and predict potential issues Integrates with various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and other IT tools to create a cohesive IT ecosystem

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Risk Mitigation: Enforces security policies and compliance standards, reducing the risk of security breaches and data loss Seamless Integration: Ecosystem Integration: Integrates with a wide range of tools and technologies, creating a cohesive IT ecosystem.   Flexibility and Customization: Offers a flexible platform that can be customized to meet specific business needs Unified Platform: Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass to manage diverse cloud environments, simplifying operations and reducing complexity

What do you dislike most about this product?

Cost: The cost of implementing and maintaining ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate can be significant, particularly for larger organizations Vendor Lock-In: Relying heavily on ServiceNow can lead to vendor lock-in, making it difficult to migrate to other platforms in the future.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate the Cost-Benefit Analysis: Carefully consider the initial implementation costs, ongoing licensing fees, and potential return on investment Leverage the ServiceNow community and forums for best practices and troubleshooting advice Clearly define your organization's specific cloud management challenges and goals

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Caring
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Over Delivered

Idris A.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow Cloud Accelerate from other similar products?

The ease of usage

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Interface and fast responsive interface

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike for now

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Full recommendations

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

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