How CloudEagle.ai Augments Your Flexera In SaaS Management
Platforms like Flexera and Snow have long helped enterprises stay on top of software assets. But as organizations shift from on-prem to cloud-first, traditional SAM tools are struggling to keep pace, especially with the explosion of SaaS.
They weren’t built for today’s decentralized, fast-changing SaaS environment. And that’s where the gaps start to show.
From limited app discovery to manual workflows and shallow usage insights, most SAM tools leave teams working harder just to stay afloat.
So, what’s the alternative?
You don’t need to rip and replace, you just need to augment your stack with a SaaS-native layer built for real-time visibility, cost control, and automation.
Here’s where those tools fall short, and how CloudEagle.ai fills the gaps.
1. Shadow IT still runs wild
Snow and Flexera rely on browser agents or SSO-based detection, which means they miss a lot. That leaves IT blind to unsanctioned apps or passive tools teams spin up on the side.
With CloudEagle: You get deep discovery via 500+ direct integrations, surfacing actual usage, not just logins. Bonus: usage insights down to the feature level.
2. “Active” ≠ useful
Sure, Snow might tell you someone used Zoom last week. But what was actually done? Did they host a webinar or just attend a call?
With CloudEagle: You can see how features are used like how many meetings were hosted, the average duration, or who used advanced capabilities like breakout rooms.
3. Cost-saving ideas – but no way to act
Flexera can show underused licenses. But the follow-up? That’s manual: chase users, contact vendors, repeat.
CloudEagle automates license harvesting and deprovisioning with workflows, helping you actually realize those savings.
4. License harvesting that scales
Snow and Flexera lack native workflows for reclaiming unused licenses. So IT ends up hoarding extras or overbuying.
With CloudEagle:
You can set rules to auto-reclaim idle licenses, reassign them, or downgrade users, all without switching tabs or tools.
5. No procurement muscle
Snow/Flexera stop at usage reporting. There’s no intake-to-procure process, no renewal collaboration, and definitely no Slack workflows.
CloudEagle is built for the full SaaS lifecycle, from discovery to procurement. Raise requests, loop in stakeholders, set up custom workflows – all in one place.
BU MBA ‘26 STEM | Strategy and Product Management | InsurTech | FinTech | Ex-Allianz | Ex-Amazon
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Enterprise SDR | SaaS, Cloud & Cybersecurity Sales Specialist | $4M+ Pipeline Builder | Global Market Experience (US, India, SEA, ME) | Expert in SPIN, MEDDIC & BANT | Salesforce & AWS | Driving Revenue & Growth
4moGreat insights, Nidhi Jain The comparison between CloudEagle.ai and traditional SaaS management tools like Snow and Flexera really stood out. Many companies struggle with Shadow IT because SSO-based detection often misses unsanctioned apps. Your point about tracking actual usage rather than just logins is a game-changer—it’s something most IT teams don’t even realize they’re missing. I also found the procurement angle particularly interesting. SaaS management shouldn’t stop at usage reporting; having an intake-to-procure process with automated workflows is a huge advantage. CloudEagle seems to have cracked the full SaaS lifecycle, from discovery to procurement, in a way that traditional tools haven’t. On another note, I came across an opening for an SDR role at CloudEagle. Given my experience in SaaS sales and my keen interest in this space, I’d love the opportunity to contribute to this growing company. Would be great to connect and explore this further!