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BetterCloud has been a well-known name in SaaS application lifestyle management, offering automation and configuration workflows for various cloud tools. But as businesses shift toward deeper cloud adoption – particularly within Google Workspace – it’s clear that traditional SaaS ops platforms often miss the mark when it comes to data security.
Today’s security teams need granular visibility, scalable remediation, and context-driven insights to protect sensitive data in My Drive, Shared Drives, connected apps, and beyond.
Unfortunately, BetterCloud has largely moved away from this focus. BetterCloud holds their main strength in their user lifecycle management capabilities. And, while there is still a huge value proposition there, their data security piece is not up to current market needs and expectations.
That’s why modern enterprises are turning to DoControl: a purpose-built SSPM solution with the depth, flexibility, and ROI that Google Workspace environments demand.
In this blog, we’ll break down the top differentiators that make organizations choose DoControl over traditional tools like BetterCloud.
1. DoControl’s Data Infrastructure > BetterCloud’s Data Integrity Issues
Starting off with the first – and main differentiator – is the difference in data infrastructure. BetterCloud has huge data integrity issues within Google Workspace, as they don’t ingest Shared Drive data. In many orgs, the Shared Drive data is a goldmine for sensitive company information. When data is missing, risk can't be accurately detected, or managed. You can’t control what you can’t see – especially if you don’t even know it's there!
DoControl is the opposite. DoControl’s data infrastructure redefines enterprise speed and scale. DoControl’s platform processes petabytes of SaaS data – billions of files, assets, and permissions – in real time. Our event-driven architecture ensures that even during high-volume spikes (millions of events per minute), data is captured and updated with low latency and high precision.
When something looks off, our platform doesn’t wait. It proactively detects and corrects anomalies – whether at the asset, user, or dataset level. The result: a continuously trustworthy and complete data foundation.
We connect signals across activity logs, file states, access tokens, and third-party apps to deliver a fully contextualized view of your SaaS environment. This includes visibility into unsanctioned shadow apps and token sprawl that other tools overlook.
DoControl Was Tailor Made for Google Workspace Security, whereas BetterCloud’s Protection is Limited
To dive further in, BetterCloud lacks comprehensive support for Google Workspace data, particularly these Shared Drives, which often hold the most business-critical content. Without ingestion of Shared Drive metadata, the platform simply can’t provide complete or reliable risk assessments.
DoControl, on the other hand, was designed from day one to support the full spectrum of Workspace environments, including:
- My Drive & Shared Drives
- Connected third-party apps
- User identities and misconfigurations
Whether you need to track data exposure across ex-employees, external collaborators, or over-permissive sharing policies, DoControl gives you complete visibility and control of your Google Workspace Security.
2. DoControl’s Bulk Remediation > BetterCloud’s Limited Capabilities
BetterCloud capabilities when it comes to data clean up are significantly limited. With BetterCloud, there is no ability to bulk remediate data at scale with granular filters. This means that security teams can’t zero in on what data matters most to them and eliminate the risk immediately.
Also, there is no ability to build granular workflows with end-user approval processes to control future exposure. Their remediation is not only limited, but it's mostly reactive, when it should be proactive.
With DoControl, our remediation is instant, automated, and designed for scale. Once data is discovered, you have full capability to get rid of mass amounts of data in seconds.
DoControl offers flexible workflows and bulk remediation for up to 1,00,000 files in a single click – enabling fast, large-scale responses compared to BetterCloud's limited capabilities.
3. DoControl’s Contextual Risk Classification Model > BetterCloud's Lack of Context
While BetterCloud offers some basic detection logic, its ability to classify real risk is severely limited. It lacks deep integration with sensitivity labels and can’t enrich findings with HR or identity data for proper context.
DoControl changes the game by combining:
- Google Labels and a proprietary sensitivity model
- Contextual data from IdP and HRIS systems, enabling us to connect who the user is to the actions they are taking
- Contextualized risk scoring on how risky a user is in reference to their role at the company, sharing activity, and more
This lets you classify risk precisely and prioritize remediation based on who the user is, what actions they're taking in SaaS, with what data are they taking this action, is it appropriate for their role, and more.
Why Organizations Are Choosing DoControl Over BetterCloud
BetterCloud served its purpose during the early days of SaaS automation. But when it comes to modern data protection for Google Workspace, its limitations are hard to ignore:
- Data integrity issues → Incomplete risk visibility and management
- No bulk remediation → Inability to act at scale and eliminate threats
- No end-user workflows → Limited control of future exposure and data protection
DoControl was built to solve these challenges from the ground up. Our Google-native architecture, event-driven automations, and contextual insights help teams detect, remediate, and prevent risk in real time, at scale.
When evaluating third-party SaaS data protection solutions, organizations want more than just a tool to get it done – they want a trusted partner who is actually committed to their long-term success.
A common concern we hear from teams using BetterCloud is the lack of visibility into value. With limited real-time dashboards and minimal reporting on data risk, security leaders often struggle to demonstrate the impact of their investment – especially during renewal discussions. After all, it's hard to justify a solution when you can't clearly see what it's doing for you.
DoControl solves this with built-in visibility and measurable outcomes from day one:
- Live dashboards that show asset exposure, alerts, and remediation activity
- Workflow usage metrics to track the effectiveness and value of automation
- Risk reduction reports to share with leadership and auditors
This transparency helps teams prove value early, often, and continuously – without needing to dig for it. Plus, you get a dedicated team genuinely focused on your success, not on upselling you more features.
When evaluating your options, it's important to pick a provider that is at the forefront of the industry’s shifts and innovation – not one that is stuck in the ways of the past.
DoControl is at the forefront in the evolution of SaaS security, bringing a modern, forward-thinking approach that’s built for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs.
We take pride in leading the charge – and it’s our mission to make sure that the future is bright.
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