By Olivia Dubois
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March 15, 2026
Avanoo and Kabeen are two French solutions that address Shadow IT and SaaS management. This comparison helps you understand their differences so you can choose the solution best suited to your needs.
Avanoo is a European SaaS Management and Shadow AI governance platform. The solution combines SaaS application discovery, Shadow AI detection, digital supply chain analysis and European compliance. Operational in under 15 minutes. Available on AWS Marketplace.
Kabeen positions itself as an IT Intelligence platform with a catalog of over 80,000 SaaS applications. ISO 27001 certified, the solution focuses on application portfolio mapping, risk analysis and SaaS cost optimization. Kabeen emphasizes the depth of its catalog and the granularity of its risk analysis.
| Feature | Avanoo | Kabeen |
|---|---|---|
| Application Catalog | SaaS + AI tools (dedicated AI catalog) | 80,000+ SaaS applications |
| Shadow IT Detection | SSO + Proxy + Browser extension + Billing | SSO + Proxy + Integrations |
| Shadow AI Detection | Yes (specialty) | Limited |
| Browser Extension | Yes (real-time AI + SaaS detection) | No |
| Risk Analysis | Per tool (security + compliance + AI) | Per tool (detailed risk scoring) |
| Regulatory Compliance | GDPR, NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Supply Chain | Vendor risk analysis | Dependency analysis |
| Cost Optimization | Unused licenses, duplicates, contracts | Unused licenses, duplicates |
| Awareness Campaigns | Yes | No |
| ISO 27001 Certification | In progress | Yes |
| Hosting | Europe (France) | Europe (France) |
| Deployment | < 15 minutes | Varies |
Avanoo is the best choice if:
Kabeen is the best choice if:
The choice between Avanoo and Kabeen depends on your risk profile and priorities. If Shadow AI, NIS2/DORA compliance and team awareness are your main concerns, Avanoo offers a better fit. If SaaS catalog depth and ISO 27001 certification are your top criteria, Kabeen is a solid choice.
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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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