Zluri vs GAM (Google Apps Manager)

Zluri8.0Visit GMGAM (Google Apps Manager)7.6Visit

Higher score Zluri #3 in Google Workspace Administration Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zluri

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GM GAM (Google Apps Manager) #5 in Google Workspace Administration Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit GAM

• Zluri fits best

  Large organizations needing deep SaaS governance

• GAM (Google Apps Manager) fits best

  Technical teams wanting free scriptable administration

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Side by side

Feature	Zluri 8.0/10 Visit ↗	GMGAM (Google Apps Manager) 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.6
Ranking	#3 in Google Workspace Administration Software	#5 in Google Workspace Administration Software
Best for	Large organizations needing deep SaaS governance	Technical teams wanting free scriptable administration
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	300+ integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zluri 0/6 · GAM (Google Apps Manager) 5/6
Automated provisioning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Security policy controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Backup and restore	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-domain support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Audit logs and reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Device management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Discovers shadow IT, application activity, users, licenses, and spend. Automates license reclamation, renewals, forecasting, and access workflows. Connects with Google Workspace and 300 integrations across major business tools.	Free, open-source tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. Automates user, group, reporting and batch CSV administration. Supports multiple domains plus Chrome device and policy APIs.
Cons	Contact-sales pricing gives no self-serve checkout. Broad governance scope may exceed a Google-only team's needs. Support channels are limited to tickets and documentation.	No hosted graphical console; administrators work locally from the command line. Support is provided through community channels and documentation. No AI features are included.
Our verdict	For IT and security teams, Zluri combines SaaS management with identity governance. It discovers applications through integrations and device-level methods, including unmanaged or shadow IT, then brings user activity, departments, assigned… Read the review →	GAM (Google Apps Manager) is a Python-based command-line tool for Google Workspace administrators. It handles user and domain settings, Google Groups and membership controls, reports, and bulk command processing from CSV input.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zluri — where it wins

  • Discovers shadow IT, application activity, users, licenses, and spend.
  • Automates license reclamation, renewals, forecasting, and access workflows.
  • Connects with Google Workspace and 300 integrations across major business tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing gives no self-serve checkout.
  • Broad governance scope may exceed a Google-only team's needs.
  • Support channels are limited to tickets and documentation.

• GAM (Google Apps Manager) — where it wins

  • Free, open-source tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Automates user, group, reporting and batch CSV administration.
  • Supports multiple domains plus Chrome device and policy APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • No hosted graphical console; administrators work locally from the command line.
  • Support is provided through community channels and documentation.
  • No AI features are included.

• Zluri8.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad SaaS governance platform for organizations managing access, licenses, and spend.

  Visit ZluriFull verdict →
• GMGAM (Google Apps Manager)7.6/10 · Free plan

  A scriptable, cross-platform administrator for Google Workspace domains, users and devices.

  Visit GAMFull verdict →