vsBetterCloudBetterCloud automates ~70 apps.
Stepwork automates any app.
BetterCloud is a SaaS management platform that automates through APIs — but only for its supported app catalog (~70 apps). Apps without API coverage? You're stuck. Stepwork automates through the UI, working with any browser-based SaaS app. No catalog limits. No API dependency.
Two tools. Two very different outcomes.
Compare automating user provisioning in an app outside BetterCloud's catalog.
AutomationWhy teams choose Stepwork over BetterCloud.
The capabilities that make Stepwork fundamentally different.
BetterCloud automates only apps in its supported catalog (~70 apps). Stepwork works with any browser-based SaaS app — niche tools, internal apps, new vendors — no catalog, no waiting.
BetterCloud automates through APIs. When an app has no API, limited API coverage, or admin functions not exposed via API, BetterCloud can't help. Stepwork automates through the UI — exactly like a human would.
Adding a new SaaS app to BetterCloud requires them to build and maintain an integration. Stepwork works with any new app the day you adopt it — just record the workflow.
BetterCloud's API integrations often cover basic user sync but miss role assignment, group management, and conditional provisioning. Stepwork accesses the full admin interface.
Stepwork authenticates through your identity provider and completes MFA natively. BetterCloud relies on API tokens and OAuth — it can't handle MFA-protected admin workflows.
Stepwork runs locally in a Docker container. BetterCloud processes data through its cloud platform — user data, credentials, and provisioning payloads flow through external servers.
Security by design.
How Stepwork and BetterCloud handle your data, credentials, and access.
Stepwork runs inside a hardened Docker container on your device. Data never leaves your machine.
StepworkBetterCloud runs as a cloud service. User data, app credentials, and provisioning requests flow through BetterCloud's infrastructure.
BetterCloud riskStepwork authenticates through Okta, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and 1Password with native MFA.
StepworkBetterCloud stores OAuth tokens and API credentials for every connected app on its platform.
BetterCloud risk| Feature | Stepwork | BetterCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | UI automation with AI vision | API-based SaaS management |
| App coverage | Any browser-based app | ~70 supported apps only |
| New app adoption | Record same day | Wait for BetterCloud to add |
| Admin workflow depth | Full admin UI access | API-exposed actions only |
| MFA / SSO | OTP, passkeys, push — native | API tokens / OAuth |
| Niche and internal apps | Fully supported | Not in catalog |
| Self-healing | AI vision adapts to UI changes | Breaks on API changes |
| Data handling | Processed locally | Cloud-processed |
BetterCloud breaks when UIs change.
Stepwork self-heals and keeps running.
When a UI changes, most automation tools fail silently or require manual fixes. With Stepwork, flows self-heal. AI detects layout shifts, finds the right elements, and keeps the automation running — no human intervention required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Stepwork replace BetterCloud?
For automation, Stepwork extends beyond BetterCloud's catalog. BetterCloud excels at SaaS discovery, license management, and policy enforcement across its supported apps. Stepwork excels at automating provisioning and admin workflows in any app — including those BetterCloud doesn't support.
What happens when BetterCloud doesn't support an app?
You're stuck — either manually provisioning or requesting BetterCloud to add the app (which can take months). Stepwork works with any browser-based app from day one. Record the workflow, and it's automated.
Does Stepwork work with apps that have limited APIs?
Yes. Many SaaS apps have APIs for basic operations but don't expose provisioning, role assignment, or group management. BetterCloud can't automate those. Stepwork automates through the admin UI — full access, no API required.
Is Stepwork more secure than BetterCloud?
Stepwork processes all data locally in a hardened Docker container. BetterCloud routes user data and credentials through its cloud platform. For provisioning workflows, Stepwork's local-first model keeps sensitive data on your device.
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