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)

VendorSCIM gated toPer seatSCIM tax / year
ShopifyPlus79.3x$2,725,200
dbt LabsEnterprise3x$240,000
SalesforceEnterprise7x$180,000
HubSpotEnterprise7.5x$156,000
IntercomExpert4.6x$123,600
Copper CRMBusiness11x$108,000
FreshservicePro5.2x$96,000
FrontScale5.2x$96,000
FigmaEnterprise5.6x$88,800
FreshdeskEnterprise4.7x$84,000
PipedriveUltimate5.6x$78,000
Drift / SalesloftPremier (Enterprise)1.4x$66,000
SalesloftPremier (Enterprise)1.4x$66,000
SentryBusiness3.1x$64,800
DeepLBusiness6.6x$58,500

Every tracked vendor

15Five

Employee engagement and performance management platform for modern teams.

1Password

Password manager and secure vault for storing and sharing credentials.

8x8

Cloud communications platform providing voice, video, and contact center services.

ActiveCampaign

Marketing automation and email platform for customer engagement.

Adobe Acrobat

Software platform for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Suite of subscription-based design and creative software applications.

Ahrefs

SEO tool platform for keyword research and backlink analysis.

Airtable

Flexible database and spreadsheet platform for organizing work and building apps.

Amplitude

Digital analytics platform for tracking product usage and user behavior.

Anthology / Blackboard

Education technology platform for learning management and course delivery.

AnyDesk

Remote desktop software platform for accessing and controlling computers.

Appsmith

Open-source low-code platform for building internal business applications.

Asana

Work management platform for tracking tasks and team projects.

Ashby

Recruiting and applicant tracking platform for talent acquisition teams.

Atera

Remote monitoring and management platform for IT service providers.

athenahealth

Cloud-based platform for electronic health records and medical billing.

Atlassian

Software company behind collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.

Attio

Customer relationship management platform for sales and business teams.

Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization in applications.

Autodesk

Software company providing design, engineering, and construction applications.

Backblaze

Cloud storage and data backup service provider.

Balsamiq

Wireframing tool for designing user interface mockups.

BambooHR

Human resources software platform for managing employee data and HR processes.

Basecamp

Project management and team communication tool for organizing work.

Baserow

Open-source no-code database and spreadsheet platform.

Bitly

URL shortening and link management platform for branded links and tracking.

Bitrise

Mobile app continuous integration and delivery platform for developers.

BitWarden

Open-source password manager for storing and sharing credentials securely.

Blackbaud

Software provider for nonprofit and education fundraising and management.

Booqable

Rental management software for tracking and booking rental inventory.

Box

Cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses.

Breezy HR

Applicant tracking and recruiting software for hiring teams.

Brex

Financial services company offering corporate credit cards and spend management.

BrowserStack

Cloud platform for testing websites and apps across browsers and devices.

Buffer

Social media management platform for scheduling and publishing posts.

Bugsnag

Error monitoring and application stability platform for software teams.

Bytebase

Database DevOps and schema change management tool for teams.

Calendly

Automated scheduling tool for booking meetings and appointments.

Canva

Online graphic design tool for creating visual content and templates.

Carta

Platform for managing equity, cap tables, and valuations for companies.

Chargebee

Subscription billing and revenue management platform for recurring commerce.

ClickTime

Time tracking software for managing employee hours and project budgets.

ClickUp

Project management and productivity platform for teams.

Clio

Legal practice management and billing software for law firms.

Clockify

Time tracking and timesheet software for teams and freelancers.

Cloudcraft

Cloud infrastructure diagramming and visualization tool for architecture design.

Coda

Document and collaboration platform combining docs, spreadsheets, and apps.

Codeium

AI-powered code completion and developer productivity tool.

CoderPad

Technical interview and coding assessment platform for hiring engineers.

Contentful

Headless content management system for structured digital content.

Copper CRM

Customer relationship management tool built for Google Workspace users.

Coursera for Business

Online learning platform for corporate employee training.

Crowdin

Localization and translation management platform for software and content.

CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity platform providing endpoint protection and threat intelligence.

CubeCoders AMP

Game server management panel for hosting and administering servers.

Culture Amp

Employee experience platform for surveys, feedback, and performance.

Cypress

JavaScript end-to-end testing framework for web applications.

Dagster

Data orchestration platform for building and monitoring data pipelines.

Dashlane

Password manager and digital identity protection tool for individuals and teams.

Databricks

Data intelligence platform for analytics, AI, and data engineering.

Datadog

Monitoring and analytics platform for cloud applications and infrastructure.

DatoCMS

Headless content management system for structured content delivery.

dbt Labs

Data transformation platform for building and testing analytics pipelines.

Deel

Global payroll and HR platform for hiring and paying international teams.

DeepL

Machine translation service for text and documents across languages.

Deepnote

Collaborative data science notebook platform for analytics teams.

Dialpad

Cloud communications platform for business calling, messaging, and video meetings.

DMARC Report

Email authentication monitoring tool for tracking DMARC compliance.

Dmarcian

Email authentication platform for managing DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records.

Docker

Containerization platform for building, shipping, and running applications.

DocuSign

E-signature and digital agreement platform for signing and managing documents.

Doppler

Secrets management platform for storing and syncing environment variables.

Drata

Security compliance automation platform for audits like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Drift / Salesloft

Sales engagement and conversational marketing platform for revenue teams.

Dropbox

Cloud storage platform for storing, syncing, and sharing files.

Dubble

Tool for creating step-by-step guides and documentation from screen recordings.

Duo Security

Multi-factor authentication and access security platform by Cisco.

Dynatrace

Application performance monitoring and observability platform for IT teams.

Ease

Benefits administration platform for brokers and small business employers.

Easy LMS

Learning management system for creating online courses and quizzes.

Elastic

Search and data analytics platform built around the Elasticsearch engine.

Envoy

Workplace platform for visitor management, room booking, and office access.

Expensify

Expense management and reimbursement software for businesses.

Figma

Collaborative interface design tool for creating and prototyping digital products.

Fivetran

Automated data pipelines from sources into cloud warehouses.

Formstack

Online form builder and workflow automation platform for businesses.

Frame.io

Video review and collaboration platform for creative production teams.

Freshdesk

Customer support platform for managing tickets and service requests.

Freshservice

IT service management platform for handling IT support and operations.

Front

Customer communication platform combining email, chat, and shared inboxes.

FullStory

Digital experience analytics platform for tracking user behavior on websites.

Gainsight

Customer success management platform for tracking retention and health scores.

GatherContent / Bynder

Content operations platform for planning and structuring web content.

Genetec Security Center

Unified platform for video surveillance, access control, and security management.

GetResponse

Email marketing and marketing automation platform for small businesses.

GitBook

Documentation platform for creating and managing product and knowledge base content.

GitHub

Code hosting platform for version control and software collaboration.

GitKraken

Git client and developer productivity toolset for managing repositories visually.

GitLab

DevOps platform for source code management, CI/CD, and software delivery.

Gong

Revenue intelligence platform that analyzes sales calls and customer interactions.

Google Workspace

Suite of cloud productivity and collaboration tools including Gmail and Docs.

Grafana Cloud

Hosted platform for metrics, logs, and observability dashboards.

Grammarly Business

AI writing assistant that checks grammar, tone, and clarity for teams.

Greenhouse

Applicant tracking and recruiting software platform for hiring teams.

Gusto

Payroll, benefits, and HR management platform for small and midsize businesses.

Hatz.ai

AI-powered software tool for business automation.

HelloSign / Dropbox Sign

Electronic signature and document signing, formerly HelloSign.

Help Scout

Customer support and help desk platform for managing customer communication.

Heroku

Cloud platform for deploying, managing, and scaling applications.

Hex

Collaborative data analytics and notebook platform for teams.

HiBob

Human resources and people management platform for modern workplaces.

Hootsuite

Social media management platform for scheduling and analyzing posts.

HubSpot

Customer relationship management platform for marketing, sales, and service teams.

iManage

Document and email management platform for professional services firms.

Incident.io

Incident management platform for tracking and resolving operational issues.

Instructure / Canvas

Learning management system for schools and universities.

Intercom

Customer messaging and support platform with live chat and helpdesk tools.

ISL Online

Remote desktop and remote support software platform.

Jam

Bug reporting tool that captures browser context for developers.

JFrog

Software supply chain platform for binaries, artifacts, and CI/CD.

Jobber

Field service management platform for scheduling, invoicing, and client management.

JumpCloud

Cloud directory platform for identity, device, and access management.

JustCall

Cloud-based business phone and call center software platform.

Keeper Security

Password manager and cybersecurity platform for storing and protecting credentials.

Kiwi TCMS

Open-source test case management system for software quality assurance.

Klaviyo

Email and SMS marketing automation platform for ecommerce brands.

KnowBe4

Security awareness training platform for phishing simulation and employee education.

Kubecost / Apptio

Cost monitoring and optimization for Kubernetes workloads.

LastPass

Password manager for storing and securing login credentials.

Later

Social media scheduling and content planning platform.

Lattice

People management platform for performance reviews and employee engagement.

LaunchDarkly

Feature flag and software delivery platform for controlled releases.

Leapsome

People enablement platform for performance reviews and employee development.

Lever

Applicant tracking and recruiting platform for talent acquisition teams.

Linear

Software project management tool for tracking issues and product development.

LinearB

Engineering metrics and software delivery intelligence platform.

Litmus

Email testing and optimization platform for marketing teams.

LiveAgent

Customer service and help desk software with live chat support.

LogRocket

Session replay and frontend monitoring tool for web applications.

Loom

Video messaging tool for recording and sharing quick screen and webcam videos.

Lucidchart

Diagramming and visual collaboration tool for flowcharts and process maps.

Mailchimp

Email marketing and marketing automation platform for businesses.

Mailgun

Email delivery and transactional email API service for developers.

Mailjet

Email marketing and transactional email delivery platform.

Mailtrap

Email testing and delivery platform for developers.

MaintainX

Maintenance management and work order software for industrial teams.

Mattermost

Open-source team messaging and collaboration platform.

Metabase

Business intelligence tool for querying data and building dashboards.

Microsoft 365

Suite of productivity apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Miro

Online whiteboard platform for visual collaboration and brainstorming.

Mixpanel

Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior and engagement.

Monday.com

Work management platform for project tracking and team collaboration.

Multi

Screen sharing and multiplayer desktop collaboration tool for teams.

Mural

Digital whiteboard platform for visual collaboration and brainstorming.

n8n

Open-source workflow automation platform for connecting apps and services.

NationBuilder

Community organizing and campaign management software platform.

Netlify

Platform for hosting and deploying static sites and web applications.

NetSuite

Cloud enterprise resource planning platform for finance, inventory, and operations.

New Relic

Observability platform for monitoring applications, infrastructure, and performance.

Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, documents, wikis, and project management.

Okta

Identity and access management platform for authentication and single sign-on.

OneSignal

Customer messaging platform for push notifications, email, and SMS.

OpenAI / ChatGPT

AI chatbot for conversation, writing, coding, and research.

OpsGenie

Incident response and alerting platform for IT operations teams.

OrbStack

Fast, lightweight tool for running Docker containers and Linux machines on Mac.

Otter.ai

Transcription app that records and summarizes meetings and conversations.

Outreach

Sales engagement platform for managing prospecting and customer communication.

Overleaf

Online collaborative editor for writing and publishing LaTeX documents.

PagerDuty

Incident management platform for alerting and on-call response.

PandaDoc

Document automation for creating, sending, and signing contracts.

Pendo

Product analytics and in-app guidance platform for software teams.

Personio

Human resources and payroll management platform for small and mid-sized companies.

Pipedrive

Sales CRM for managing pipelines, deals, and customer relationships.

Pivotal Tracker

Agile project management tool for tracking software development tasks.

Plane

Open source project management and issue tracking tool for software teams.

Plausible

Lightweight, privacy-focused web analytics tool for tracking site traffic.

Pluralsight Skills

Online learning platform for technology and workplace skill development.

Postman

Collaborative platform for building, testing, and documenting APIs.

Prerender

Service that renders JavaScript pages as static HTML for search engines.

Process Street

Workflow and checklist tool for managing recurring business processes.

Procore

Construction management platform for project, resource, and financial tracking.

Productboard

Product management platform for gathering feedback and planning roadmaps.

Pulumi

Infrastructure as code platform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

QuickBooks Online

Cloud accounting software for small business bookkeeping and finances.

Ramp

Corporate card and spend management platform for business finance teams.

Raygun

Application monitoring tool for tracking errors and performance issues.

ReadMe

Platform for creating and hosting interactive API documentation.

Reclaim.ai

AI-powered scheduling assistant that manages calendars and tasks automatically.

Remote.com

Global payroll and employer of record platform for hiring internationally.

Resend

Email API platform for developers to send transactional and marketing emails.

Resource Guru

Scheduling and resource management tool for teams and projects.

Retool

Low-code platform for building internal business applications.

Retrium

Platform for running team retrospectives and agile improvement sessions.

Riddle

Online tool for creating quizzes, polls, and interactive content.

RingCentral

Cloud communications platform offering phone, messaging, and video conferencing.

Rippling

Workforce management platform combining HR, IT, and payroll administration.

Rocket.Chat Cloud

Hosted team messaging and collaboration platform.

Rollbar

Error monitoring and tracking tool for software applications.

Row Zero

Spreadsheet application built for analyzing very large datasets.

Rows

Spreadsheet tool with built-in data integrations for business teams.

Runway

AI video generation and editing platform for creative content.

Sage Intacct

Cloud financial management and accounting platform for businesses.

Salesforce

Cloud based CRM platform for sales, service, and marketing management.

Salesloft

Sales engagement platform for managing outreach and pipeline activity.

Sanity

Headless CMS for structured content across sites and apps.

Sauce Labs

Cloud platform for automated testing of web and mobile applications.

ScreenCloud

Digital signage platform for managing content on remote screens.

Secureframe

Compliance automation platform for security certifications like SOC 2.

Segment

Customer data platform for collecting and routing analytics data.

Sender.net

Email and SMS marketing platform for small businesses.

SendGrid

Email delivery platform for sending transactional and marketing emails.

Sendinblue / Brevo

Email, SMS, and CRM marketing platform, formerly Sendinblue.

SentinelOne

Endpoint security platform for threat detection and response.

Sentry

Application monitoring platform for tracking errors and performance issues.

ServiceNow

Enterprise platform for IT service management and workflow automation.

Shopify

E-commerce platform for building and managing online and retail stores.

Short.io

URL shortener and link management platform with branded links and analytics.

Shortcut

Project management tool for software teams to plan and track work.

Slack

Team communication platform for messaging and collaboration.

Slido

Audience engagement tool for live polls, Q&A, and event interaction.

Smartsheet

Cloud based platform for project management and work tracking.

Snowflake

Cloud based data platform for storing and analyzing large datasets.

Snyk

Developer security for fixing vulnerabilities in code and dependencies.

SocialPilot

Social media management and scheduling tool for teams and agencies.

SonarQube Cloud

Code quality and security analysis platform for developers.

Spark Hire

Video interviewing platform for recruiting and hiring teams.

Splashtop

Remote access and remote support platform for devices and desktops.

Splunk

Platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated log data.

StatusGator

Service that monitors and aggregates uptime status of cloud tools.

Stoplight

API design and documentation platform for building and managing APIs.

SurveyMonkey

Online survey platform for collecting feedback and market research.

Tableau

Data visualization and business intelligence platform for analyzing data.

TeamViewer

Remote access and control software for desktops and devices.

Teamwork

Project management platform for client work and team collaboration.

Teleport

Infrastructure access platform for securing servers, databases, and applications.

Temporal Cloud

Managed service for running durable workflow orchestration applications.

TestRail Cloud

Test case management tool for tracking software testing efforts.

TextExpander

Typing productivity tool that expands shortcuts into full text snippets.

Toast

Restaurant management platform covering point of sale and operations.

Toggl Plan

Visual team planning and scheduling tool for project timelines.

Toggl Track

Time tracking tool for individuals and teams to log work hours.

Transifex

Localization and translation management platform for software and content.

Trello

Visual project management tool based on boards, lists, and cards.

Twilio

Cloud communications platform for sending SMS, voice, and video via APIs.

Typeform

Online form and survey builder for collecting data and feedback.

Usersnap

Visual feedback and bug reporting tool for websites and apps.

Vanta

Compliance automation platform for security certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Veeva Systems

Cloud software provider for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry.

Vercel

Cloud platform for building, deploying, and hosting web applications.

VictorOps / Splunk On-Call

Incident management and on-call alerting platform for IT teams.

Webflow

Visual web design and website building platform with hosting and CMS.

Wedo

Meeting and governance management tool for boards and leadership teams.

Weights & Biases

Machine learning platform for tracking experiments and model development.

Wickr (AWS)

Encrypted messaging and collaboration service for secure communications.

Wix

Website builder platform for creating and hosting websites without coding.

Workable

Recruiting and applicant tracking platform for hiring teams.

Workday

Cloud platform for human resources, finance, and workforce management.

Wrike

Work management platform for project planning and team collaboration.

Xero

Cloud accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors.

Yardi

Property management and real estate software platform for landlords and operators.

Yodeck

Digital signage platform for managing and displaying content on screens.

Zapier

Workflow automation platform that connects apps to automate tasks.

Zendesk

Customer service and support ticketing software platform.

Zeplin

Design handoff tool for collaboration between designers and developers.

zeroheight

Design system documentation platform for organizing UI components and guidelines.

Zight

Screen recording and visual communication tool for sharing videos and screenshots.

Zoom

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.