By Olivia Dubois
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March 16, 2026
Avanoo and Corma are two French SaaS management players that address similar needs but with distinct approaches. This comparison helps CIOs, CISOs and SaaS Managers choose the solution best suited to their context.
Avanoo is a European SaaS Management and Shadow AI governance platform. Founded in 2023, the solution combines SaaS application discovery, Shadow AI detection, digital supply chain analysis and European compliance (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act). Available on AWS Marketplace.
Corma is a French SaaS Management and access management (IAM) platform. Recognized by Gartner in its 2025 Magic Quadrant, Corma focuses on SaaS visibility, license optimization and automated access provisioning/deprovisioning. The solution offers browser extensions (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Arc) as well as an Extractor Agent that automates data collection from SaaS admin interfaces without requiring APIs.
| Feature | Avanoo | Corma |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS Discovery | SSO + Proxy + Browser extension + Billing | SSO + Direct integrations + Browser extension + Extractor Agent |
| Shadow IT Detection | Yes (browser extension + proxy) | Yes (browser extension + SSO + integrations + Extractor Agent) |
| Shadow AI Detection | Yes (specialty, dedicated AI catalog) | Limited |
| Application Catalog | Includes SaaS + AI tools | SaaS primarily |
| Access Management (IAM) | Basic | Key strength (automated provisioning/deprovisioning) |
| Cost Optimization | Unused licenses, duplicates, contracts | Unused licenses, duplicates |
| Regulatory Compliance | GDPR, NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act | GDPR |
| Supply Chain | Vendor risk analysis | No |
| Awareness Campaigns | Yes (employee engagement) | No |
| Browser Extension | Yes (real-time AI + SaaS detection) | Yes (SaaS usage tracking, multi-browser) |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting | Europe (France) | Europe (France) |
Avanoo is the best choice if your priority is:
Corma is the best choice if your priority is:
The choice between Avanoo and Corma depends on your strategic priorities. If Shadow AI, NIS2/DORA compliance and in-depth detection are your main concerns, Avanoo offers more comprehensive coverage. If access management and IAM automation are your priority, Corma is a strong choice.
The two solutions are complementary and some organizations choose to use both.
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Shadow AI Expert & Chief AI Officer
Olivia Dubois is Shadow AI Expert and Chief AI Officer at Avanoo. An HEC Paris graduate and former BCG consultant, she helps enterprises detect and govern Shadow AI and Shadow IT.
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