Nudge Security review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
SaaS and AI discovery tool that finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a security governance focus.
Our take for buyers
Nudge Security is a SaaS and AI discovery tool that finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. It suits IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want agentless discovery, since there is no endpoint agent and the browser extension is optional. Companies without those mailbox platforms are not a fit, and finance teams that want card feed based spend analytics should look elsewhere.
Reviewers praise visibility into apps in use, useful notifications and a clean interface, and G2 shows 4.6 from 32 reviews. Complaints center on access control settings, contact accuracy and fewer features than larger competitors. The vendor says to deploy in 5 minutes and see all SaaS and AI apps in under 2 hours.
Pros
- Good visibility into apps in use.
- Useful notifications.
- Clean interface.
Cons
- Access control settings.
- Contact accuracy.
- Fewer features than larger competitors.
- Best for
- IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
- Starting price
- $750 per month billed annually (Essential, up to 150 users)
- G2 rating
- 4.6 (32 reviews)
What is Nudge Security?
SaaS and AI discovery tool that finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a security governance focus. Nudge Security is a SaaS and AI discovery tool built around a security governance focus. It finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, adds a browser extension for login activity, and publishes its prices for teams up to 1,500 users. Nudge Security was founded in 2021 and is based in Austin, US.
Category: SaaS Management Platforms, SaaS Spend Management Software, Business Subscription Tracking Software, Shadow IT Discovery Tools
Nudge Security key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| How it finds apps | Mailbox scanning in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 plus browser extension for login activity. |
| Integration count and depth | Sample: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Okta, Salesforce, Snowflake, Zoom; no count published. |
| Pricing model and transparency | Flat $750 per month up to 150 users, then $5 per user per month. |
| Target company size | Up to 1,500 users on published plans. |
| How inventory is built | Automatic discovery from connected mailboxes. |
| Agent or extension required | No endpoint agent; browser extension optional. |
| AI app detection | Discovers GenAI tools in use per pricing page. |
Nudge Security plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $750 | per month, billed annually | Up to 150 users, all features |
| Growth | $5 | per user per month, billed annually | 150 to 1,500 users, all features |
| Enterprise | Custom | 1,500+ users |
Users counted are active licensed accounts with a mailbox in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365; archived, suspended users, groups and shared aliases are excluded. Some features (AI agents, configuration and integration security posture management) are marked as extra cost. Trial length not stated.
Who should shortlist Nudge Security
A strong fit for
- IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
- Companies with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 who want agentless discovery.
A weak fit for
- Companies without Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailboxes.
- Finance teams that want ERP or card-feed based spend analytics.
Nudge Security alternatives
Push SecuritySecurity-led teams that want shadow IT and shadow AI visibility from the browser, including unmanaged devices.
ToriiIT teams wanting discovery plus workflow automation.
ZluriIT teams combining SaaS management with access reviews and onboarding automation.
JosysMid-size companies with Japanese operations or SmartHR as HRMS (Japanese pricing pages and HRMS integration)
ZyloMid-size to large companies with a dedicated SaaS or IT ops owner.
1Password SaaS ManagerSecurity-led IT teams that already use 1Password and want shadow IT discovery tied to access management.
Security, admin and compliance
Okta SSO sign-in is included for every customer at no extra cost. SCIM, audit logs, data residency and a DPA are not published, so ask for each in writing. No security certifications are listed. The contract is annual with no auto-renewal, and the vendor says the account and data can be deleted at any time. Enterprise includes dedicated product success and onboarding support.
- SAML SSO
- Okta SSO sign-in included for every customer at no extra cost.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Annual billing; no auto-renewal; account and data can be deleted any time.
- Implementation
- Vendor states 'Deploy in 5 minutes' and all SaaS/AI visible in under 2 hours.
- Support
- Enterprise includes dedicated product success and onboarding support.
- Starting price
- $750 per month billed annually (Essential, up to 150 users)
- Pricing model
- Flat then per user.
- Free plan or trial
- Free trial.
What to test in a Nudge Security demo or trial
Start by testing discovery coverage, because results are only as good as the mail tenant you connect. Run the pilot with and without the browser extension: the extension adds real login metrics, while without it you see sign-up evidence rather than usage. Check contact accuracy for app owners, since reviewers flag it, and have your admins try the access control settings. Look at how GenAI tools are reported, and ask which extras, such as AI agents, cost more.
Questions to ask Nudge Security before you sign
These are the points Nudge Security's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- Discovery reads employee mailboxes in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, so it is only as good as the mail tenant it connects to.
- The browser extension is what adds real login metrics; without it you see sign-up evidence, not usage.
- Pricing is public and unusually simple: flat $750 per month up to 150 users, then $5 per user per month to 1,500.
- The count of billable users excludes suspended, archived users, groups and shared aliases.
- Both published plans include all features, but AI agents and some posture management modules are marked as paid extras.
- Gartner Peer Insights shows 4.7 from 24 ratings; G2 snapshots vary between 4.5 and 4.7 on 8 to 32 reviews.
Nudge Security FAQ
What is Nudge Security used for?
Nudge Security is a SaaS and AI discovery tool built around a security governance focus. It finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, adds a browser extension for login activity, and publishes its prices for teams up to 1,500 users. It suits IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
Does Nudge Security support SSO?
Okta SSO sign-in is included for every customer at no extra cost. SCIM is not published, so ask the vendor if you need automated provisioning.
Who is Nudge Security best for?
IT and security teams under 1,500 users on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 that want agentless discovery and published prices. It is a weak fit without those mailboxes.
Does Nudge Security need an agent?
No endpoint agent is needed. Discovery comes from connected mailboxes, and a browser extension is optional but adds login activity.
Vendor profile
- Founded
- 2021.
- Headquarters
- Austin, US.
- Employees
- About 46 (Caplight / Yespress, mid-2026)
- Funding or owner
- $22.5M Series A (Nov 2025, reported); $7M seed (Apr 2022, Ballistic Ventures)
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Nudge Security's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.