Nudge Security review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
SaaS and AI discovery tool that finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a security governance focus.
Verdict at a glance
Nudge Security finds SaaS and AI apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a browser extension for login activity and a security governance focus. It stands out for published pricing and for working without agents on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Pros
- Good visibility into apps in use.
- Useful notifications.
- Clean interface.
Cons
- Access control settings.
- Contact accuracy.
- Fewer features than larger competitors.
What is Nudge Security?
SaaS and AI discovery tool that finds apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a security governance focus. It is built for IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices and companies with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 who want agentless discovery. 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
| Feature | 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. |
| 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 pricing
Billing is annual only, and subscriptions end at the close of the contract period without auto-renewing. Essential is flat at $750 per month, or $9,000 per year, for up to 150 active users. From 150 to 1,500 users, Growth applies at $5 per user per month. Billable users are active licensed accounts with a Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailbox; archived users, suspended users, groups and shared aliases are not counted. AI agents and two posture management modules are marked as extra cost, and no prices are published for them.
| 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 Nudge Security is best for
Best for
- IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
- Companies with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 who want agentless discovery.
Not ideal 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.
What Nudge Security really costs
- Billing
- Annual only (billed annually)
- Minimum seats
- Essential covers up to 150 active users.
- 20 users per year
- $9,000/year on Essential ($750/month x 12), flat up to 150 active users; not per seat.
- Renewal terms
- Subscriptions end at close of contract period and do not auto-renew (pricing page)
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- AI agents, configuration security posture management, integration security posture management (marked paid, no prices published)
Questions to ask about price
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Nudge Security worth the price?
Nudge Security is good value for a company near the top of the Essential band, because 150 users cost the same flat $750 per month as 20. It fits teams on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 that want agentless discovery. It gets awkward for companies without those mailboxes, and for buyers who want the paid AI agents or posture modules, since those need a quote.
Worth it if
- IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
- Companies with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 who want agentless discovery.
Look elsewhere if
- Companies without Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailboxes.
- Finance teams that want ERP or card-feed based spend analytics.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- 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.
Our verdict on Nudge Security
Nudge Security has some of the simplest published pricing among SaaS discovery tools. Essential costs $750 per month billed annually and covers up to 150 users with all features. Above that, Growth charges $5 per user per month, billed annually, up to 1,500 users, and Enterprise is custom beyond that. There is no free plan, but there is a free trial, and its length is not stated.
G2 shows a 4.6 rating from 32 reviews. The main complaints are fewer features than larger competitors and access control settings. On cost, the point to note is that the bill follows mailbox accounts, not the number of apps discovered, so finding more SaaS does not raise the price. Only the AI agents and posture modules are flagged as paid extras.
Nudge Security FAQ
What is Nudge Security used for?
Nudge Security finds SaaS and AI apps by scanning employee mailboxes, with a browser extension for login activity and a security governance focus. It stands out for published pricing and for working without agents on Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. It suits IT and security teams under 1,500 users that want published prices.
Does Nudge Security have a free plan?
No. There is a free trial, but the vendor does not state how long it lasts. Paid plans start at $750 per month billed annually.
How much does Nudge Security cost for 20 users?
About $9,000 per year on Essential, which is $750 per month times 12. The Essential price is flat up to 150 active users, so it does not scale per seat at that size.
Does Nudge Security renew automatically?
No. The pricing page says subscriptions end at the close of the contract period and do not auto-renew. Billing is annual only.
About Nudge Security
- 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)
Listed in: SaaS Management Platforms, SaaS Spend Management Software, Business Subscription Tracking Software, Shadow IT Discovery Tools
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.