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Cakewalk vs. EZO

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

EZO starts at $64 per seat, versus Cakewalk at Custom pricing.

Full comparison

Cakewalkfrom Custom pricing
EZOfrom $64 month
Audyense Score57ASFair28AS*Low
PositioningAccess Management For Your AI Agents And HumansAsset intelligence, equipment tracking, and CMMS workflows
Free tierNoNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Essential$64
  • Advanced$86
  • Premium$101
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
Audit logsYesGenerates granular, auditor-designed logs covering every access request/decision as a single system of record.
Compliance reportingYesAccess-control evidence and request logs are built to support ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, HIPAA, and PCI audits.
Device managementNoNo MDM/device-management capability found; product scope is application/identity access, not endpoint devices.
Multi-factor authenticationNoMFA is handled by the connected identity provider (e.g. Okta, Entra); Cakewalk itself does not enforce MFA directly.
Privileged access managementPartialProvides credential vaulting and just-in-time, scoped token mediation for AI agent tool calls, but not full human-privileged-session PAM.
Public APIYesDedicated Open API for building custom workflows and integrations.
Role-based access controlYesRole- and attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC) for automated group assignment.
SCIM / directory provisioningPartialAuto-provisioning via direct IdP sync (Okta, Entra, Google Workspace) and 5,600+ app connectors; SCIM as a protocol not explicitly named.
Self-hosting / on-premNoAWS-hosted, multitenant cloud SaaS with EU-only data residency; no self-hosted option offered.
SSO / SAMLYesIntegrates with SSO identity providers including Okta, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Entra.
Asset trackingYesTracks ownership, location, status, and history.
RFIDYesAvailable for higher-volume tracking environments.
Purchase ordersYesConnects acquisition and asset records.
Checkouts and custodyYesManages reservations, transfers, and returns.
Barcode and QR labelsYesSupports fast physical inventory workflows.
Maintenance managementYesAdds CMMS workflows and service history.
Utilization analyticsYesShows usage and return-on-investment context.
Mobile appYesSupports scanning and field asset workflows.
Integrations verified15+
Aggregate rating4.9 · 28 reviews · No reviews yet
Integrations
OktaGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Entra IDSlackMicrosoft TeamsBambooHR+9 more
SalesforceServiceNowJiraQuickBooksNetSuiteMicrosoft Dynamics+6 more
Security & compliance
GDPRISO 27001SOC 2 (audit-ready)
SOC 2GDPR
Pros
  • Covers both human and AI-agent access governance in one product
  • Rated easier to set up/administer than IAM alternatives in reviews
  • Slack-based self-service access requests
  • Item-based pricing
  • Unlimited users on core plans
  • Barcode, RFID, and mobile workflows
  • CMMS and utilization options
Cons
  • Small review sample size (28 on G2)
  • Pricing not published; newer/smaller company than legacy IAM vendors
  • Pricing depends on item volume and add-ons
  • Physical workflows need rollout discipline
  • Category is broader than conventional IT security
  • Advanced enterprise features are quote-based
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