Josys review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
SaaS and identity management platform from a Japan-rooted vendor that discovers apps via IdP, activity signals and a browser extension.
Our take for buyers
Josys is a SaaS and identity management platform from a Tokyo-based vendor, founded in 2022. It discovers apps through IdP integrations (Okta, Entra ID, Google Workspace), activity signals and an optional browser extension, then adds access reviews and secure offboarding. It fits mid-size companies, especially those with Japanese operations or SmartHR as their HRMS. It also lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, which is useful for a procurement review.
Shortlist it if you want discovery and access governance in one tool and can work from a quote. It is available in English and Japanese. Note that the vendor's pricing page gives inconsistent customer counts, 1000+ versus over 600 companies, so ask for reference customers directly. Verify the claimed 350+ native integrations against your own stack during the trial.
Pros
- Centralized view of accounts and devices.
Cons
- Price viewed as relatively high versus other Japanese services.
- Limited integration range for some SaaS apps.
- Best for
- Mid-size companies with Japanese operations or SmartHR as HRMS (Japanese pricing pages and HRMS integration)
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- G2 rating
- 4.4 (106 reviews)
What is Josys?
SaaS and identity management platform from a Japan-rooted vendor that discovers apps via IdP, activity signals and a browser extension. Mid-size firms with Japanese operations or SmartHR as their HR system are the clearest fit, and IT teams get access reviews plus on and offboarding with discovery. Native integrations number 350+ per the vendor, though some reviewers see gaps for niche apps. Pricing is per governed identity. Josys was founded in 2022 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Category: SaaS License Management Software, SaaS Management Platforms, Shadow IT Discovery Tools
Josys key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Usage signal | Activity signals and browser extension. |
| App coverage with seat data | 50K apps in discovery engine (vendor) |
| Rightsizing recommendations | Unassigned and underutilized license reports. |
| Renewal linkage | Renewal alerts listed. |
| Pricing model | Per governed identity, quote only. |
| IdP integrations | 350+ native integrations (SaaS plan page says 300+ direct) |
| How it finds apps | IdP integrations (Okta, Entra ID, Google Workspace), activity signals, browser extension; 50K-app shadow IT engine. |
| Workflow automation (on/offboarding) | Lifecycle automation, access requests, access reviews. |
| Time to value | Discovery starts within minutes of IdP connection; governance workflows in a few hours (vendor claim) |
| Agent or extension required | Browser extension optional; IdP-based discovery needs none. |
| Remediation workflows | Access reviews, secure offboarding, policy drift detection. |
| AI app detection | AI-agent and non-human identity discovery listed. |
Josys plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS Management | Request quote | identities governed | |
| Access Management | Request quote | identities governed | |
| Managed Service | Request quote | ||
| Professional Services (one-time SaaS audit) | Request quote | project |
Vendor says price depends on number of identities governed. Capterra Singapore listing shows from JPY 680 per license per month (third-party listing, not confirmed by the vendor). 14-day free trial of full platform, no card. Free SaaS Health Check report covers up to 5 apps.
Who should shortlist Josys
A strong fit for
- Mid-size companies with Japanese operations or SmartHR as HRMS (Japanese pricing pages and HRMS integration)
- IT teams wanting discovery plus access reviews and on/offboarding in one tool.
A weak fit for
- Buyers who need public list prices (price set per governed identity, quote only)
- Teams needing very deep integrations with every niche SaaS: some reviewers cite a limited range for certain apps.
Josys alternatives
ZluriIT teams combining SaaS management with access reviews and onboarding automation.
ToriiIT teams wanting discovery plus workflow automation.
LumosIT teams that want access requests, reviews and offboarding tied to SaaS inventory.
AdminaSmall and mid-size IT teams that want a low per-user entry price.
BetterCloudIT teams that want no-code on/offboarding and Google Workspace controls alongside license tracking.
Nudge SecurityIT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
Security, admin and compliance
Josys lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. The pricing page links a DPA, an AI Addendum and a Services Agreement, but the terms are not summarized publicly, so read them. SSO and 2FA and audit logs are listed as features, but the plan that includes them is not specified. SCIM and data residency are not published. Onboarding support is included in every plan, and a dedicated Technical Account Manager is listed under enterprise features. Contract length is not stated.
- SAML SSO
- SSO/2FA listed under enterprise-grade features; plan not specified.
- Audit logs
- Audit logs and audit trails listed as features on pricing page; plan not specified.
- Public DPA
- Yes: DPA, AI Addendum and Services Agreement linked from the pricing page footer (terms not confirmed by the vendor)
- Certifications
- SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- 14-day free trial of the full platform, no credit card; price based on number of identities governed.
- Implementation
- Vendor states discovery starts within minutes of connecting an IdP and workflows can usually be configured within a few hours; custom IdP integration 2 to 3 days.
- Support
- Onboarding support included in every plan; dedicated Technical Account Manager listed under enterprise features; support@josys.com.
- Starting price
- Contact sales.
- Pricing model
- Per employee.
- Free plan or trial
- Free trial.
What to test in a Josys demo or trial
Use the 14-day trial to connect your IdP and see whether discovery starts within minutes, as the vendor claims. Compare the discovered app list against what you know you run, because some reviewers cite limited integration range for certain apps and the vendor says missing IdPs get a custom integration in 2 to 3 days. Run an access review and an offboarding workflow end to end. Check the unassigned and underutilized license reports for accuracy, and decide whether the browser extension is worth deploying.
Questions to ask Josys before you sign
These are the points Josys's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- Price is per governed identity, not per app or percent of spend.
- Vendor pricing page gives inconsistent customer counts (1000+ vs over 600 companies).
- Missing IdPs get a custom integration in 2 to 3 days (vendor claim).
- Available in English and Japanese; integrates with SmartHR as HRMS source.
- 14-day full-platform trial without a card, rare among quote-only SMPs.
Head-to-head comparisons
Josys FAQ
What is Josys used for?
Mid-size firms with Japanese operations or SmartHR as their HR system are the clearest fit, and IT teams get access reviews plus on and offboarding with discovery. Native integrations number 350+ per the vendor, though some reviewers see gaps for niche apps. Pricing is per governed identity. It suits mid-size companies with Japanese operations or SmartHR as HRMS (Japanese pricing pages and HRMS integration).
Does Josys have SOC 2 and ISO 27001?
Josys lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Ask for the current reports and scope under NDA.
Does Josys offer a DPA?
The pricing page footer links a DPA, an AI Addendum and a Services Agreement. The terms are not summarized publicly, so have your legal team review them.
Which identity providers does Josys connect to?
Okta, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace are named, and Intune and SmartHR are among the notable integrations. The vendor says missing IdPs get a custom integration in 2 to 3 days.
Vendor profile
- Founded
- 2022.
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan.
- Employees
- About 120 (2023 report; later estimates 150 to 300)
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Josys's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.