Corma

Corma suits organizations that need one view of SaaS access, usage, and spend, particularly where some apps lack standard integrations. Its breadth is compelling, but the free tier is capped at 10 apps and key governance automation sits above the entry plan.

Overview

Corma brings software asset management and identity access management together: it tracks application licenses and usage while helping organizations control access. Automatic app discovery, license reclamation, renewal tracking, usage analytics, and access workflows make it relevant to both IT and finance teams.

Founded in 2023 and based in Paris, Corma supports small teams through large organizations. It says it is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and adheres to GDPR; service data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and its web servers and databases run in EU data centers. AWS hosts its service, with on-premise hosting available on request as an Enterprise setup option.

Key features

Application visibility and access

Corma’s Extractor Agent uses browser automation to collect roles and activity from SaaS administration pages when standard APIs do not expose them. That can help surface access information from apps that would otherwise be harder to monitor. Provisioning can use native API integrations or browser-based agents, including for apps without API, SSO, or SCIM support. Automated provisioning is a Pro feature, however, so the breadth of the approach does not mean it is included in the entry paid tier.

Reviews, reporting, and spending

Automated access reviews, approval flows, and audit-ready PDF and CSV reports support governance work. Corma also centralizes SaaS contracts, scans invoices and contracts, identifies unused licenses, and provides expense dashboards and pricing benchmarks. These tools make the product more than an access directory: they connect license oversight with spending decisions.

Integrations and support

The integrations directory spans app, HR, finance, identity provider, ITSM, and browser extension connections, including Google Workspace, Workday, Xero, and Microsoft Edge. Pro includes 200+ integrations. A Help Center covers extensions, the OS Agent, AI Agents, integrations, administration, and helpdesk topics.

Pricing

Corma uses a freemium model. Freemium costs nothing and includes identity-provider connection, a browser extension, SSO connection, and 10 apps. The pricing page also caps this tier at 10 direct integrations. It is a sensible way to begin assessing visibility, but the app and integration limits constrain broader rollouts.

Essential costs €3 a month, billed on annual engagement. It includes unlimited admin seats and apps, IdP integration, shadow IT detection, financial data input, and browser agents. The unlimited app allowance and shadow IT detection suit teams seeking broader visibility without paying for Pro-level automation; the annual commitment is the important trade-off.

Pro has custom pricing and includes automated access reviews, an employee self-serve store, automated provisioning, a communication bot, 200+ integrations, and unlimited apps. It is the relevant step up for teams automating IT governance, but the price must be obtained before comparing its total cost with Essential.

Enterprise has custom pricing starting at 1.000 users. It adds multi-SSO and multi-tenant support, custom integrations, a dedicated account manager, advanced security, and custom SLAs. This is aimed at large organizations with more complex deployment needs, not smaller teams seeking a simple low-cost tier.

Platforms

Corma lists API, extension, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms. On-premise hosting is an Enterprise setup option available on request.

Who it's for

Corma is a strong fit for organizations that need to connect software usage, access governance, and SaaS cost management, especially when browser-based collection can fill gaps left by standard APIs. Small teams can start with Freemium, while finance and visibility users may find Essential’s unlimited apps and shadow IT detection more useful. Teams needing automated reviews or provisioning should assess Pro; large organizations needing multi-tenant support or custom deployment arrangements should consider Enterprise.

It is less suited to buyers who need unrestricted integrations on a free plan, or who require automated reviews and provisioning at the entry paid price.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Browser automation can collect role and activity data where standard APIs fall short, including apps without API, SSO, or SCIM support.
• Pro: License, access, renewal, and spending tools sit in one platform, giving IT and finance teams a shared view of SaaS use and cost.
• Pro: Essential offers unlimited admin seats and apps, avoiding per-admin seat limits on that tier.
• Con: Freemium is limited to 10 apps and 10 direct integrations, which can restrict evaluation across a larger software estate.
• Con: Automated access reviews and provisioning are Pro features, and Pro and Enterprise require custom pricing.
• Con: Essential is tied to an annual engagement despite its monthly price presentation.

Alternatives

ManageEngine SaaS Manager Plus is worth considering if a web-based freemium option with a free trial is preferable; its free tier is limited to two applications after trial, with each app counting toward the license limit.

Teisko may suit a buyer who wants a free-forever option across extension and web, with unlimited apps, one admin account, up to 100 managed users, 20 invoice extractions per month, and up to three access reviews.

SpendVera is a narrower cost-management alternative for small teams: its free plan covers up to 10 subscriptions and core cost transparency, while Growth costs €29 a month for up to 50 subscriptions.

Vendr is an alternative if the priority is a free Chrome extension offering pricing insights for 20,000+ software products.

1Password is a paid alternative for buyers focused on password management across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.

Matrix42 FastViewer is a paid alternative with a free trial and support for Android, iOS, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.

BetterCloud is another freemium alternative, with a Spend Optimization Basic tier for license utilization and contract management and a 21-day File Governance trial.

Block 64 is a paid alternative with a free trial and API, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms.

See also SaaS Management Platforms and Identity Governance Software for category comparisons.

Verdict

Choose Corma if your organization needs license visibility, access controls, and spend management together, particularly where browser agents can bridge integration gaps. Its strongest case is the combination of broad app oversight and governance tools; look elsewhere if the 10-app free cap is too restrictive or if you need automated reviews and provisioning without moving to custom-priced Pro.