StackKite review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
StackKite is SaaS spend management software for small teams: one inventory of applications, costs, seats and renewals, with notice deadlines before contracts renew.
Disclosure: StackKite is built by the team behind Scout SaaS.
Our take for buyers
StackKite is a small SaaS inventory and renewal tool at a flat $19 per month per workspace. You enter applications by hand or by CSV, add owner, cost, seats and renewal date, and StackKite shows the notice deadline, idle-seat estimates and spend by category.
It is built for small teams that track software in a spreadsheet today. It does not discover apps, connect to banks or negotiate. Its security page lists server-enforced roles, single-use sign-in codes and an activity history. StackKite is built by the team behind this directory.
- Best for
- Small teams that track SaaS subscriptions in a spreadsheet today.
- Starting price
- Team $19 per month per workspace
- G2 rating
- No G2 rating found
What is StackKite?
StackKite is SaaS spend management software for small teams: one inventory of applications, costs, seats and renewals, with notice deadlines before contracts renew. StackKite is SaaS spend management software for small teams: one inventory of applications, costs, seats and renewals, with notice deadlines before contracts renew. StackKite is based in Dresden, Germany.
Category: SaaS Spend Management Software, Business Subscription Tracking Software, SaaS Renewal Management Software
StackKite key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Spend data sources | Your own entries and CSV imports; no automatic discovery or bank connection. |
| Waste and duplicate detection | Compares purchased and active seats that you enter and estimates the cost of idle seats; annualized spend by category. |
| Renewal alerts | Renewal date and notice period per application, with in-app reminders and email reminders when an email provider is configured. |
| Pricing model | Flat $19 per month per workspace. |
| Finance integrations | CSV import and export, JSON backup, read-only MCP keys; no automatic vendor integrations. |
| Negotiation or savings services | None; StackKite does not negotiate or cancel contracts. |
| How inventory is built | Add applications by hand or import a spreadsheet; a built-in catalog of about 400 tools adds logos, published prices and alternatives. |
| Card and expense feeds | No bank or card feeds. |
| Seat counts | Purchased and active seats per application, entered by you. |
| Company size fit | Small teams that track SaaS by hand today. |
| Alert windows and channels | Notice period in days per application, so the last day to act is shown, with reminders as it nears. |
| Contract date extraction | None; dates are entered by you. |
| Approval workflows | Owners record a decision and status for each renewal; five roles with server-enforced permissions. |
| Usage data at renewal | Seat counts that you enter. |
| Negotiation support | None. |
StackKite plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | $19 | month per workspace | Up to 1,000 application records and 500 procurement requests, five roles, contract uploads up to 10 MB, CSV and JSON export, read-only MCP keys |
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Who should shortlist StackKite
A strong fit for
- Small teams that track SaaS subscriptions in a spreadsheet today.
- Finance and operations owners who need renewal dates and notice deadlines in one place.
A weak fit for
- Teams that want automatic discovery of apps, bank or card feeds, since data comes from your entries and CSV imports.
- Buyers who want a negotiation or cancellation service, which StackKite does not provide.
StackKite alternatives
CledaraTeams of roughly 25 to 150 people that want one card-based place to pay for software.
SpendbaseStartups and small companies wanting virtual cards per subscription.
ZyloMid-size to large companies with a dedicated SaaS or IT ops owner.
ToriiIT teams wanting discovery plus workflow automation.
1Password SaaS ManagerSecurity-led IT teams that already use 1Password and want shadow IT discovery tied to access management.
BetterCloudIT teams that want no-code on/offboarding and Google Workspace controls alongside license tracking.
Security, admin and compliance
Published: five server-enforced roles, short-lived single-use sign-in codes, hashed invitations that expire after seven days, contract files stored in R2 behind a workspace access check and an activity history of workspace changes. Not published: SSO, SCIM and a data processing addendum.
- Audit logs
- Activity history of workspace changes with the actor.
- Data residency
- Cloudflare D1 and R2; region not stated.
- Certifications
- Roles enforced on the server (owner, admin, member, reviewer, viewer), Short-lived single-use sign-in codes, Contract files stored in R2 and served after a workspace access check, Audit history of workspace changes.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Monthly, cancel any time.
- Starting price
- Team $19 per month per workspace.
- Pricing model
- Flat per workspace.
- Free plan or trial
- No.
What to test in a StackKite demo or trial
Import your subscription spreadsheet and check that owner, cost, seats and renewal date arrive intact. Look at the renewals view for the next 60 days and confirm the notice deadlines match your contracts. Invite a finance colleague as a reviewer and test the permissions.
Questions to ask StackKite before you sign
These are the points StackKite's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- Data comes from your entries and CSV imports; StackKite does not discover SaaS usage, connect to your bank or cancel vendor contracts.
- A built-in catalog of about 400 tools shows published prices and cheaper alternatives next to the cost you record.
- One flat Team plan covers up to 1,000 application records.
StackKite FAQ
What is StackKite used for?
StackKite is SaaS spend management software for small teams: one inventory of applications, costs, seats and renewals, with notice deadlines before contracts renew. It suits small teams that track SaaS subscriptions in a spreadsheet today.
Does StackKite discover my SaaS apps?
No. Data comes from your entries and CSV imports.
How much does StackKite cost?
$19 per month per workspace on one Team plan.
Can I export my data?
Yes. CSV exports, a JSON backup and your documents can be downloaded.
Vendor profile
- Headquarters
- Dresden, Germany.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from StackKite's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.