Forescribe Reviews & Product Details

From a global IT perspective, software governance is usually fragmented — different regions, different tools, and inconsistent controls. Forescribe helped us bring order without slowing the business down. It gave us real visibility into what software is being used across geographies, how it’s being used, and whether it aligns with our governance standards.

What I appreciate most is that it doesn’t stop at visibility. The platform actively helps enforce governance through usage insights, lifecycle automation, and early alerts. Features like shadow application detection, license recovery during offboarding, and renewal visibility have moved us from reactive clean-ups to proactive control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, very little. It took a bit of time to align internal teams on how we wanted to use the governance workflows, but that was more about organizational adoption than the product itself. Once that alignment was in place, Forescribe fit naturally into our processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Managing software globally is messy by default. Different regions, different buying habits, different tools — and honestly, very little shared visibility. Forescribe changed that for us in a practical way.

What I liked from day one was how quickly it started showing value. We didn't need a big rollout or long workshops. Once connected, it surfaced real usage, shadow tools, and license gaps across regions almost immediately. For the first time, I could see what was actually being used globally — not what was assumed in reports.

The automation around offboarding and license recovery has been especially helpful. Things that used to rely on follow-ups and emails now just happen. It's taken a lot of day-to-day pressure off our IT teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's a lot of data available, which is great, but it took a bit of time to decide what mattered most at a global level versus regional views. Once that was set, it became much easier to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As someone working in IT Asset Management and SAM, I've used quite a few tools, and Forescribe stands out because it reflects how software is actually used today. It goes beyond license counts and gives real usage context — browser activity, employee-level insights, and app adoption patterns that traditional SAM tools usually miss.

I really like how discovery works across SaaS, browsers, and user activity. Features like AppScout and EmployeeIntel help us understand not just what we own, but who is using it and why. Renewal and usage insights make it much easier to justify renewals, reallocate licenses, or retire tools confidently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is feature-rich, so there's a learning curve if you try to use everything at once. That said, once you understand how the insights connect, it becomes very intuitive. The product team is also quick to incorporate feedback, which helps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I was immediately struck by how simple it is to adopt Forescribe. It worked without the need for a lengthy setup or a difficult onboarding procedure. We had a comprehensive map of all the apps we use, their actual usage frequency, and which teams depend on which within a few days.

This clarity is invaluable to someone who balances IT oversight with business decisions. The platform links employee activity, usage, and spending in a way that instantly highlights what should be kept and what is depleting the budget. Because Forescribe informed us in advance with the appropriate usage context, we were able to avoid numerous needless renewals and save countless hours thanks to the offboarding automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing significant. I had to get used to a few features, but once I realized how the insights connected, it came naturally to me. I simply keep an eye out for new updates because the product changes quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Forescribe was surprisingly easy to set up — truly plug-and-play. Within minutes we had real visibility into all the apps our teams were using, including a few we didn't even know existed. The interface is clean, the insights are clear, and it's been incredibly helpful across IT and finance.

I really like how it ties usage and cost together. Instead of guessing who needs what, we can see real data and make better calls instantly. The automated license reclaim during offboarding has already saved us a ton of manual effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No real complaints. It's still getting new features frequently, so sometimes we’re discovering new things faster than we planned — but that’s a good problem to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What stood out to me immediately was how easy Forescribe is to adopt. We didn’t need a long setup or a complicated onboarding process, it just worked. Within a few days, we had a clear map of every app we use, how often it’s actually used, and which teams rely on what.

As someone who balances business decisions and IT oversight, this clarity is priceless. The platform ties usage, spend, and employee activity together in a way that instantly shows what’s worth keeping and what’s draining budget.

The offboarding automation has saved us countless hours, and we’ve avoided multiple unnecessary renewals simply because Forescribe notified us early with proper usage context. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing major. There were a couple of features I had to get used to, but once I understood how the insights connect, it became second nature. The product evolves quickly, so I just keep an eye out for new updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As an IT manager, I was constantly caught in the middle—users requesting new tools, finance questioning spend, and leadership asking why we had so many overlapping apps. It felt like we were fighting fires instead of building structure.

What I like best about Forescribe is how it pulls everything into one place. The EmployeeIntel view shows exactly who is using what and how often, so I no longer chase people down for adoption reports. The ShadowOps Insight feature has been a game-changer—it uncovered tools that teams had signed up for without IT involvement, which was both a compliance and security risk. Now, instead of surprises, I have visibility and control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't much to dislike, but if I had to pick one thing, it's that the reporting options could use more flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As an IT manager juggling daily support, compliance, and tech ops, visibility was my biggest challenge. We had scattered tools, unclear license ownership, and way too many surprise renewals. Forescribe gave us structure. The EmployeeIntel view lets my team pinpoint who's actually using what—no more chasing tickets or making guesses about usage. ShadowOps Insight has been a game-changer for uncovering rogue tools before they become a security risk. It's also made my 1:1s with my team more data-backed—we talk with real usage insights now, not assumptions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, we haven’t hit any roadblocks yet. The platform does what it promises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before Forescribe, managing software procurement felt like chasing shadows. Tools were being purchased by different teams, often without proper oversight, and we'd only realize we were overspending when it was too late. What I liked best about Forescribe is how it brought order to the chaos—without making things harder.

The Renewal Timeline is a lifesaver. I used to dread quarter-end surprises—vendors auto-renewing contracts before we even got a chance to review them. Now, we get alerts well in advance, which gives us time to analyze value, compare pricing, and actually negotiate. Pair that with SpendTrack Elite, and we can tie every dollar to usage, not just license count. That's helped us cut waste and walk into procurement meetings with confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, there's nothing major I'd point to. If anything, I'd love to see even more flexibility in customizing reporting views for different stakeholders—but even without that, it's already solving problems we've struggled with for years. And their team actually listens—so feedback doesn't go into a black hole, which I really appreciate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For a long time, managing IT felt like we were solving a puzzle without all the pieces. Apps were being adopted faster than we could track them, spending was happening in scattered corners of the organization, and whenever someone asked, “Do we really need this tool?”—the answer was usually, “We’re not sure.”

That changed once we started using Forescribe. With GlobalView™, we finally got a unified lens into our entire software landscape. Whether it was marketing in Europe or product teams in APAC, we could view software usage, license counts, and cost centers across every workspace and region—without asking five people or opening ten spreadsheets. It gave us confidence and control we simply didn’t have before.

App Discover360™ filled in the blind spots. We discovered apps we didn’t even know were being used, and more importantly, we understood how often and by whom. It didn’t just help with visibility—it reshaped how we think about adoption, security, and value.

And AccessFlow Control quietly became one of the most valuable tools in our day-to-day work. Managing user permissions used to be manual and slow—now, we can assign, audit, and adjust access in minutes. It's made our workflows tighter and helped us avoid both over-provisioning and security gaps.

Forescribe didn’t just improve our software oversight—it gave us the tools to act quickly, stay ahead, and support the business without getting buried in firefighting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, there's nothing we truly dislike. It's rare to find a platform that delivers exactly what it promises, and Forescribe has done just that. If anything comes up, their team has always been proactive and receptive, which gives us even more confidence in the platform. The only ask would be even more customizable reporting visuals in the Insights Hub, but I know their team is already working on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.