SaaS licence sprawl: how Indian SMEs track 50+ vendors
A practical playbook for Indian IT leaders to regain control over growing SaaS estates without adding more spreadsheets.
Why licence sprawl happens
SMEs often buy SaaS in pockets from teams rather than through a central process.
Without a shared inventory, renewals and redundant tools quietly multiply.
The hidden cost of unmanaged SaaS
Unused licences drain budgets and create unnecessary renewal risk.
Untracked spend makes vendor consolidation and audit readiness much harder.
A better way forward
Start with a single licence inventory, map renewal dates, and assign clear owners.
Use the right tools to make renewal planning and approvals repeatable.