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# Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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> Google Cloud Identity is a platform for managing identity, access, applications, and devices. It serves as the directory and security foundation for Google Cloud. The platform allows organizations to centrally manage users, groups, and device policies while securing access to Google Cloud, Google Workspace, and various pre-integrated SaaS applications. It supports compatibility with on-premises systems.

The platform includes phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication using Titan Security Keys and passkeys, along with step-up re-authentication for sensitive actions. It provides endpoint management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices, collecting inventory and security posture data without intrusive agents. It supports SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect protocols for single sign-on and offers automated user provisioning through SCIM and Google Cloud Directory Sync.

Cloud Identity accommodates different identity models, including employee and device directory management, Workforce Identity Federation for external identity providers, and Workload Identity Federation for machine and AI agent access. It features context-aware access controls, secure LDAP for legacy applications, and a unified admin console for managing users, devices, applications, and policies. The platform includes session security and endpoint verification capabilities.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Google

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Google Cloud Identity offers a Free Edition with 50 user licenses by default. Additional free licenses can be requested via the Google Admin console. Premium Edition requires contacting sales for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus and 229 more

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Access Management
- Authentication
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Multiple Authentication Methods
- Password Management
- Single Sign On
- User Provisioning

## Integrations (4 total)

- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Windo

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Privileged Access Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4241/privileged-access-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Privileged Access Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4241/privileged-access-management/software)
- [Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4427/ciam/software)
- [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4311/authentication/software)
- [Identity Verification Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4518/identity-verification/software)
- [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Okta](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/419181/okta) — 4.7/5 (944 reviews)
2. [Auth0](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/107607/auth0) — 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
3. [Cisco Duo](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430527/duo-security) — 4.7/5 (548 reviews)
4. [miniOrange](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/342508/single-sign-on) — 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
5. [Ping Identity](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/150649/pingidentity) — 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Google Cloud Identity Free with Google Workspace Enterprise Plan" — 5.0/5

> **Hiren** | *5 May 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We can use Cloud Identity for authenticate users with our domain mail ID \& also we do not need to spare full licnese for the user. We can use for authentication purpose \& share our content with authentication. Also you can use Cloud Identity with Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW) for authenticating your enterprise Windows laptops.
> 
> **Cons**: With Google Cloud Identity you can you get 15 GB drive space \& use couple feature from your Google Workspace but you can not use Google Chat feature. If Google allow Google Chat with Cloud Identity users then it will be a great.
> 
> We use Google Cloud Identity for share our documents with our partners with authenticated access \& also use for Google SSO based login to our Apps.

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### "Molto soddisfatta" — 5.0/5

> **Rosela** | *2 February 2024* | Government Relations | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Il giusto rapporto tra la qualita' offerta dal software e il prezzo che trovo giusto
> 
> **Cons**: Attualmente non ho nulla che non mi sia piaciuto
> 
> I vari fattori di sicurezza che offre google sono importantissimi per l'accesso in sicurezza

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### "Great Identity management platform" — 5.0/5

> **Smita** | *29 December 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We use the google cloud identity platform to authenticate users so that they can access all the cloud applications seamlessly like the databases cloud sql and cloud spanner. The best part is that it seamlessly integrates with all the applications and there is very little setup required to get it up and running. It reduces the infra cost of keeping an identity platform.
> 
> **Cons**: Some of the features are a little complicated and thus take sometime to understand for new team members.
> 
> Great

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### "Una sicurezza" — 4.0/5

> **Gioacchino** | *27 July 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Semplice, immediato, comodo nel gestire tutto con un unico servizio
> 
> **Cons**: Nessun difetto particolare trovato al momento
> 
> Google Cloud Identity rappresenta una sicurezza per chi bazzica con i numerosi servizi che casa Google offre ai propri utenti. Sistema semplice di autentificazione e collegamento con le app di Google come Gmail o calendar. Caldamente consigliato

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