SCIM Tax Index
The SCIM tax: what apps charge to automate provisioning.
SCIM is the protocol that automates provisioning, and most SaaS vendors lock it behind an enterprise tier. This is the SCIM tax: the premium you pay for a protocol, not features. Iden provisions every app on any plan, so you skip it.
SCIM is a protocol, the standard way your identity provider tells an app to create, update, and deactivate accounts. It is plumbing. Most vendors still lock it behind their enterprise tier, because any company running a real identity program needs it, so they price accordingly. The gap between the plan you would otherwise buy and the plan that unlocks SCIM is the SCIM tax. You are paying for a protocol, and the feature list is the cover story.
It gets worse: even after paying the tax on every app that takes it, most of your stack still has no SCIM at all. That is the case for provisioning that does not depend on SCIM. Iden connects every app on any plan, so the tax stops being something you have to pay. For the full story, read Have you heard of the SCIM tax?
178 of 267 tracked vendors gate SCIM behind a paid tier. 68 offer no SCIM at all. Data from the SCIM Tax Index (CC-BY 4.0), updated 2026-06.
The steepest SCIM taxes (at 100 users)
| Vendor | SCIM gated to | Per seat | SCIM tax / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | Plus | 79.3x | $2,725,200 |
| dbt Labs | Enterprise | 3x | $240,000 |
| Salesforce | Enterprise | 7x | $180,000 |
| HubSpot | Enterprise | 7.5x | $156,000 |
| Intercom | Expert | 4.6x | $123,600 |
| Copper CRM | Business | 11x | $108,000 |
| Freshservice | Pro | 5.2x | $96,000 |
| Front | Scale | 5.2x | $96,000 |
| Figma | Enterprise | 5.6x | $88,800 |
| Freshdesk | Enterprise | 4.7x | $84,000 |
| Pipedrive | Ultimate | 5.6x | $78,000 |
| Drift / Salesloft | Premier (Enterprise) | 1.4x | $66,000 |
| Salesloft | Premier (Enterprise) | 1.4x | $66,000 |
| Sentry | Business | 3.1x | $64,800 |
| DeepL | Business | 6.6x | $58,500 |
Every tracked vendor
Employee engagement and performance management platform for modern teams.
Password manager and secure vault for storing and sharing credentials.
Cloud communications platform providing voice, video, and contact center services.
Marketing automation and email platform for customer engagement.
Software platform for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents.
Suite of subscription-based design and creative software applications.
SEO tool platform for keyword research and backlink analysis.
Flexible database and spreadsheet platform for organizing work and building apps.
Digital analytics platform for tracking product usage and user behavior.
Education technology platform for learning management and course delivery.
Remote desktop software platform for accessing and controlling computers.
Open-source low-code platform for building internal business applications.
Work management platform for tracking tasks and team projects.
Recruiting and applicant tracking platform for talent acquisition teams.
Remote monitoring and management platform for IT service providers.
Cloud-based platform for electronic health records and medical billing.
Software company behind collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
Customer relationship management platform for sales and business teams.
Identity platform for authentication and authorization in applications.
Software company providing design, engineering, and construction applications.
Cloud storage and data backup service provider.
Wireframing tool for designing user interface mockups.
Human resources software platform for managing employee data and HR processes.
Project management and team communication tool for organizing work.
Open-source no-code database and spreadsheet platform.
URL shortening and link management platform for branded links and tracking.
Mobile app continuous integration and delivery platform for developers.
Open-source password manager for storing and sharing credentials securely.
Software provider for nonprofit and education fundraising and management.
Rental management software for tracking and booking rental inventory.
Cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses.
Applicant tracking and recruiting software for hiring teams.
Financial services company offering corporate credit cards and spend management.
Cloud platform for testing websites and apps across browsers and devices.
Social media management platform for scheduling and publishing posts.
Error monitoring and application stability platform for software teams.
Database DevOps and schema change management tool for teams.
Automated scheduling tool for booking meetings and appointments.
Online graphic design tool for creating visual content and templates.
Platform for managing equity, cap tables, and valuations for companies.
Subscription billing and revenue management platform for recurring commerce.
Time tracking software for managing employee hours and project budgets.
Project management and productivity platform for teams.
Legal practice management and billing software for law firms.
Time tracking and timesheet software for teams and freelancers.
Cloud infrastructure diagramming and visualization tool for architecture design.
Document and collaboration platform combining docs, spreadsheets, and apps.
AI-powered code completion and developer productivity tool.
Technical interview and coding assessment platform for hiring engineers.
Headless content management system for structured digital content.
Customer relationship management tool built for Google Workspace users.
Online learning platform for corporate employee training.
Localization and translation management platform for software and content.
Cybersecurity platform providing endpoint protection and threat intelligence.
Game server management panel for hosting and administering servers.
Employee experience platform for surveys, feedback, and performance.
JavaScript end-to-end testing framework for web applications.
Data orchestration platform for building and monitoring data pipelines.
Password manager and digital identity protection tool for individuals and teams.
Data intelligence platform for analytics, AI, and data engineering.
Monitoring and analytics platform for cloud applications and infrastructure.
Headless content management system for structured content delivery.
Data transformation platform for building and testing analytics pipelines.
Global payroll and HR platform for hiring and paying international teams.
Machine translation service for text and documents across languages.
Collaborative data science notebook platform for analytics teams.
Cloud communications platform for business calling, messaging, and video meetings.
Email authentication monitoring tool for tracking DMARC compliance.
Email authentication platform for managing DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records.
Containerization platform for building, shipping, and running applications.
E-signature and digital agreement platform for signing and managing documents.
Secrets management platform for storing and syncing environment variables.
Security compliance automation platform for audits like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Sales engagement and conversational marketing platform for revenue teams.
Cloud storage platform for storing, syncing, and sharing files.
Tool for creating step-by-step guides and documentation from screen recordings.
Multi-factor authentication and access security platform by Cisco.
Application performance monitoring and observability platform for IT teams.
Benefits administration platform for brokers and small business employers.
Learning management system for creating online courses and quizzes.
Search and data analytics platform built around the Elasticsearch engine.
Workplace platform for visitor management, room booking, and office access.
Expense management and reimbursement software for businesses.
Collaborative interface design tool for creating and prototyping digital products.
Automated data pipelines from sources into cloud warehouses.
Online form builder and workflow automation platform for businesses.
Video review and collaboration platform for creative production teams.
Customer support platform for managing tickets and service requests.
IT service management platform for handling IT support and operations.
Customer communication platform combining email, chat, and shared inboxes.
Digital experience analytics platform for tracking user behavior on websites.
Customer success management platform for tracking retention and health scores.
Content operations platform for planning and structuring web content.
Unified platform for video surveillance, access control, and security management.
Email marketing and marketing automation platform for small businesses.
Documentation platform for creating and managing product and knowledge base content.
Code hosting platform for version control and software collaboration.
Git client and developer productivity toolset for managing repositories visually.
DevOps platform for source code management, CI/CD, and software delivery.
Revenue intelligence platform that analyzes sales calls and customer interactions.
Suite of cloud productivity and collaboration tools including Gmail and Docs.
Hosted platform for metrics, logs, and observability dashboards.
AI writing assistant that checks grammar, tone, and clarity for teams.
Applicant tracking and recruiting software platform for hiring teams.
Payroll, benefits, and HR management platform for small and midsize businesses.
AI-powered software tool for business automation.
Electronic signature and document signing, formerly HelloSign.
Customer support and help desk platform for managing customer communication.
Cloud platform for deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
Collaborative data analytics and notebook platform for teams.
Human resources and people management platform for modern workplaces.
Social media management platform for scheduling and analyzing posts.
Customer relationship management platform for marketing, sales, and service teams.
Document and email management platform for professional services firms.
Incident management platform for tracking and resolving operational issues.
Learning management system for schools and universities.
Customer messaging and support platform with live chat and helpdesk tools.
Remote desktop and remote support software platform.
Bug reporting tool that captures browser context for developers.
Software supply chain platform for binaries, artifacts, and CI/CD.
Field service management platform for scheduling, invoicing, and client management.
Cloud directory platform for identity, device, and access management.
Cloud-based business phone and call center software platform.
Password manager and cybersecurity platform for storing and protecting credentials.
Open-source test case management system for software quality assurance.
Email and SMS marketing automation platform for ecommerce brands.
Security awareness training platform for phishing simulation and employee education.
Cost monitoring and optimization for Kubernetes workloads.
Password manager for storing and securing login credentials.
Social media scheduling and content planning platform.
People management platform for performance reviews and employee engagement.
Feature flag and software delivery platform for controlled releases.
People enablement platform for performance reviews and employee development.
Applicant tracking and recruiting platform for talent acquisition teams.
Software project management tool for tracking issues and product development.
Engineering metrics and software delivery intelligence platform.
Email testing and optimization platform for marketing teams.
Customer service and help desk software with live chat support.
Session replay and frontend monitoring tool for web applications.
Video messaging tool for recording and sharing quick screen and webcam videos.
Diagramming and visual collaboration tool for flowcharts and process maps.
Email marketing and marketing automation platform for businesses.
Email delivery and transactional email API service for developers.
Email marketing and transactional email delivery platform.
Email testing and delivery platform for developers.
Maintenance management and work order software for industrial teams.
Open-source team messaging and collaboration platform.
Business intelligence tool for querying data and building dashboards.
Suite of productivity apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Online whiteboard platform for visual collaboration and brainstorming.
Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior and engagement.
Work management platform for project tracking and team collaboration.
Screen sharing and multiplayer desktop collaboration tool for teams.
Digital whiteboard platform for visual collaboration and brainstorming.
Open-source workflow automation platform for connecting apps and services.
Community organizing and campaign management software platform.
Platform for hosting and deploying static sites and web applications.
Cloud enterprise resource planning platform for finance, inventory, and operations.
Observability platform for monitoring applications, infrastructure, and performance.
All-in-one workspace for notes, documents, wikis, and project management.
Identity and access management platform for authentication and single sign-on.
Customer messaging platform for push notifications, email, and SMS.
AI chatbot for conversation, writing, coding, and research.
Incident response and alerting platform for IT operations teams.
Fast, lightweight tool for running Docker containers and Linux machines on Mac.
Transcription app that records and summarizes meetings and conversations.
Sales engagement platform for managing prospecting and customer communication.
Online collaborative editor for writing and publishing LaTeX documents.
Incident management platform for alerting and on-call response.
Document automation for creating, sending, and signing contracts.
Product analytics and in-app guidance platform for software teams.
Human resources and payroll management platform for small and mid-sized companies.
Sales CRM for managing pipelines, deals, and customer relationships.
Agile project management tool for tracking software development tasks.
Open source project management and issue tracking tool for software teams.
Lightweight, privacy-focused web analytics tool for tracking site traffic.
Online learning platform for technology and workplace skill development.
Collaborative platform for building, testing, and documenting APIs.
Service that renders JavaScript pages as static HTML for search engines.
Workflow and checklist tool for managing recurring business processes.
Construction management platform for project, resource, and financial tracking.
Product management platform for gathering feedback and planning roadmaps.
Infrastructure as code platform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
Cloud accounting software for small business bookkeeping and finances.
Corporate card and spend management platform for business finance teams.
Application monitoring tool for tracking errors and performance issues.
Platform for creating and hosting interactive API documentation.
AI-powered scheduling assistant that manages calendars and tasks automatically.
Global payroll and employer of record platform for hiring internationally.
Email API platform for developers to send transactional and marketing emails.
Scheduling and resource management tool for teams and projects.
Low-code platform for building internal business applications.
Platform for running team retrospectives and agile improvement sessions.
Online tool for creating quizzes, polls, and interactive content.
Cloud communications platform offering phone, messaging, and video conferencing.
Workforce management platform combining HR, IT, and payroll administration.
Hosted team messaging and collaboration platform.
Error monitoring and tracking tool for software applications.
Spreadsheet application built for analyzing very large datasets.
Spreadsheet tool with built-in data integrations for business teams.
AI video generation and editing platform for creative content.
Cloud financial management and accounting platform for businesses.
Cloud based CRM platform for sales, service, and marketing management.
Sales engagement platform for managing outreach and pipeline activity.
Headless CMS for structured content across sites and apps.
Cloud platform for automated testing of web and mobile applications.
Digital signage platform for managing content on remote screens.
Compliance automation platform for security certifications like SOC 2.
Customer data platform for collecting and routing analytics data.
Email and SMS marketing platform for small businesses.
Email delivery platform for sending transactional and marketing emails.
Email, SMS, and CRM marketing platform, formerly Sendinblue.
Endpoint security platform for threat detection and response.
Application monitoring platform for tracking errors and performance issues.
Enterprise platform for IT service management and workflow automation.
E-commerce platform for building and managing online and retail stores.
URL shortener and link management platform with branded links and analytics.
Project management tool for software teams to plan and track work.
Team communication platform for messaging and collaboration.
Audience engagement tool for live polls, Q&A, and event interaction.
Cloud based platform for project management and work tracking.
Cloud based data platform for storing and analyzing large datasets.
Developer security for fixing vulnerabilities in code and dependencies.
Social media management and scheduling tool for teams and agencies.
Code quality and security analysis platform for developers.
Video interviewing platform for recruiting and hiring teams.
Remote access and remote support platform for devices and desktops.
Platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated log data.
Service that monitors and aggregates uptime status of cloud tools.
API design and documentation platform for building and managing APIs.
Online survey platform for collecting feedback and market research.
Data visualization and business intelligence platform for analyzing data.
Remote access and control software for desktops and devices.
Project management platform for client work and team collaboration.
Infrastructure access platform for securing servers, databases, and applications.
Managed service for running durable workflow orchestration applications.
Test case management tool for tracking software testing efforts.
Typing productivity tool that expands shortcuts into full text snippets.
Restaurant management platform covering point of sale and operations.
Visual team planning and scheduling tool for project timelines.
Time tracking tool for individuals and teams to log work hours.
Localization and translation management platform for software and content.
Visual project management tool based on boards, lists, and cards.
Cloud communications platform for sending SMS, voice, and video via APIs.
Online form and survey builder for collecting data and feedback.
Visual feedback and bug reporting tool for websites and apps.
Compliance automation platform for security certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Cloud software provider for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry.
Cloud platform for building, deploying, and hosting web applications.
Incident management and on-call alerting platform for IT teams.
Visual web design and website building platform with hosting and CMS.
Meeting and governance management tool for boards and leadership teams.
Machine learning platform for tracking experiments and model development.
Encrypted messaging and collaboration service for secure communications.
Website builder platform for creating and hosting websites without coding.
Recruiting and applicant tracking platform for hiring teams.
Cloud platform for human resources, finance, and workforce management.
Work management platform for project planning and team collaboration.
Cloud accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors.
Property management and real estate software platform for landlords and operators.
Digital signage platform for managing and displaying content on screens.
Workflow automation platform that connects apps to automate tasks.
Customer service and support ticketing software platform.
Design handoff tool for collaboration between designers and developers.
Design system documentation platform for organizing UI components and guidelines.
Screen recording and visual communication tool for sharing videos and screenshots.
Video conferencing platform for online meetings, webinars, and collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SCIM tax?
The SCIM tax is the price premium SaaS vendors charge to unlock SCIM, the standard protocol that automates user provisioning. Most vendors gate SCIM behind their enterprise tier, so any company running a real identity program has to pay for the top plan to automate provisioning. You are paying for a protocol, not for features you use.
What is SCIM?
SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is the industry-standard protocol that lets your identity provider create, update, and deactivate accounts in an app automatically. It is plumbing, not a feature, but vendors price it like a premium feature.
How do I avoid the SCIM tax?
You provision apps without depending on SCIM. Iden connects apps over an API, OAuth, or its own custom automation on any plan tier, so you get automated provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews without upgrading to the enterprise plan just for SCIM.
Where does this data come from?
From the SCIM Tax Index, an open dataset that tracks which SaaS vendors gate SCIM and behind which plan, published under a CC-BY license. Figures are per-vendor and dated; always confirm against the vendor's current pricing page before you budget.