TOPdesk vs ServiceNow

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software (2026). Last verified June 21, 2026.

The short answer

ServiceNow ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for IT teams managing incidents, service requests, and change management / IT managers tracking hardware and software assets across the organization. The best for large enterprises needing a single, integrated platform for all IT operations, including asset management.

At a glance

TOPdeskServiceNow
Top 11 rank#10 / The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026)#1 / The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)7.49.2
Best forSimple enterprise service managementUnified Enterprise IT Platform
Pricing$$$ (Custom quote only)$$$$ (Quote-based, starts >$100k/yr)
HQDelft, NetherlandsSanta Clara, USA
Founded19932004

TOPdesk

An easy-to-use platform for mid-market teams extending service management beyond just IT.

www.topdesk.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026)

ServiceNow

The best for large enterprises needing a single, integrated platform for all IT operations, including asset management.

www.servicenow.com/products/asset-management.html

See full entry in The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software (2026)

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.