What is the difference between Patronum and Patronum Plus?
Patronum Plus adds advanced Drive governance and dashboard analytics to help you secure and monitor file sharing across your organization. Choose Plus if you need automated file compliance or detailed visibility into sharing activity.
Feature comparison
Feature | Patronum (Standard) | Patronum Plus |
|---|---|---|
User onboarding & offboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
Email signature management | ✓ | ✓ |
Contact sharing automation | ✓ | ✓ |
License management | ✓ | ✓ |
Google Group automation | ✓ | ✓ |
Basic Drive management | ✓ | ✓ |
File Compliance automation | — | ✓ |
Automated file expiry | — | ✓ |
Custom file governance policies | — | ✓ |
Empowering end-users (file self-service) | — | ✓ |
Pricing
- Patronum (Standard): $8.00 per user/year
- Patronum Plus: $16.00 per user/year
- Education/Non-Profit: $2.00 per user/year (standard features only)
- Education/Non-Profit: $4.00 per user/year (Patronum+)
Pricing is per Google Workspace user in your domain. Annual billing only. Add-ons like Backup are billed separately.
How to upgrade to Patronum Plus
- Log in to your Patronum dashboard.
- Click the Subscribe or Upgrade button.
- Select Patronum Plus.
- You'll receive an invoice to pay by credit card or bank transfer.
Need help deciding? Book a call with our team to discuss your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 30-day trial include Patronum Plus features? The trial gives you full access to all features for 30 days. After the trial, you choose between Patronum (Standard) or Patronum Plus when you subscribe.
- Can I switch from Standard to Plus later? Yes. Use the upgrade process above. Your new rate applies immediately, and we'll issue a new invoice for the remainder of your term.
- What happens if I don't upgrade after my trial? Your account remains active but access is limited until you subscribe. No automatic charges are made.
- Do I pay for every user in my domain? Yes. Pricing is based on the total number of Google Workspace licenses in your domain, not just active Patronum users.
- For more details, see How do I purchase Patronum? or visit our pricing page.
Updated on: 24/02/2026
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