# AWS Control Tower vs Google Cloud Platform Security Overview Comparison

| | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 75 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (40.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Control Tower

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Cloud Platform Security Overview

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Control Tower** | 9.4/10 | 9 |
| **Google Cloud Platform Security Overview** | 7.9/10 | 28 |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 7.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Control Tower** | 8.8/10 | 12 |
| **Google Cloud Platform Security Overview** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Control Tower** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Platform Security Overview** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms)

**Unique to AWS Control Tower (1):** [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Control Tower | Google Cloud Platform Security Overview | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.7% | 43.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.4% | 49.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.9% | 6.8% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Control Tower

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Information Services:** 9.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.5%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.5%
- **Hospitality:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **E-Learning:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 18.2%

#### Google Cloud Platform Security Overview

- **Computer Software:** 58.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Real Estate:** 2.7%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Entertainment:** 2.7%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 1.4%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 1.4%
- **Automotive:** 1.4%
- **Banking:** 1.4%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 19.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Control Tower

- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (308 reviews)
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- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2431 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Google Cloud Platform Security Overview

- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (308 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (785 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
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- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (254 reviews)
- [Hybrid Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-hybrid-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (187 reviews)
- [AlgoSec Horizon](https://www.g2.com/products/algosec-horizon/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews)
- [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (167 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Control Tower

- Title: [How do I unsubscribe my AWS organization from CloudTrail?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-unsubscribe-my-aws-organization-from-cloudtrail) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "how do I upgrade"

### Google Cloud Platform Security Overview

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-control-tower-vs-google-cloud-platform-security-overview)