Snow Web Application Metering

This extension tracks web application use for the purpose of license compliance and cost optimization. www.snowsoftware.com/browser

Snow Web App Metering - License Compliance Tool

"Snow Web Application Metering" is a Chrome extension designed to help organizations monitor the use of licensed web applications, ensuring compliance with software licenses. By reporting usage data to internal licensing management services, the extension supports companies in avoiding unnecessary expenditures on software and mitigates the risks associated with software audits. It provides critical insights into software usage and costs, facilitating optimal software spend. Due to its integral role in managing compliance, this extension cannot be removed by users in a managed IT environment.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000,000+
Rating: 1.34
(141)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2022-09-06)
Creation date: 2022-09-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • nativeMessaging
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 38.91K

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Extension summary

Your organization has chosen to use Snow Software to ensure that use of licensed web applications throughout your organization is compliant with the terms and conditions of licenses procured. This extension for Chrome monitors usage of licensed web applications and sends data to your internal service responsible for managing software licensing.

Terms and conditions governing compliant use of web applications vary according to vendor and product. Some applications, for example, are free to use without a license. However, an application can become license applicable if several persons from the same organization use company credentials when signing up. Suddenly your organization is liable for a business license, which can be expensive if discovered, but can present substantial unplanned cost if left undetected prior to an audit.

Snow aims to prevent organizations from overspending on software. Our solution provides enterprises with full visibility into their software estates, including intelligence related to license compliance, an understanding of software-related costs, a means to avoid the risks associated with audits, and opportunities to optimize spend.

You cannot remove this extension due to settings made in your organization’s IT environment.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works amazing! I use it constantly in my workday.
Cons
  • Considered spyware and intrusive tracking.
  • Installed without user consent and cannot be uninstalled easily.
  • Collects personal and sensitive data.
Most mentioned
  • Tracking of personal data and usage.
  • Forced installation on personal devices.
  • Difficulties in removing the extension.
User reviews
by Todd, 2024-11-12

One of the worst applications ever made. Apparently it tracks personal data, traffic usage, applications usage, and send it to IT department. Nonethless, it spreads between all users of that PC, and was even installed in my personal computer. Trash, go away.
by Gustavo Novakoski, 2024-11-04

Spyware. Shame on companies enforcing this сrap!
by Ivan Bondar, 2024-09-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Snow Web Application Metering requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Snow Web Application Metering has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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