# AWS Key Management Service (KMS) vs Google Cloud Key Management Service Comparison

| | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 33 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (56.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

Pros:
- Azure Services (1 reviews)
- Cloud Services (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Issues (1 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)

### Google Cloud Key Management Service

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (1 reviews)
- Easy Access (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Cloud Key Management Service

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Encryption Key Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Key Management Service (KMS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Key Management Service** | 8.8/10 | 11 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Durability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Envelope Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 

#### Availability

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Service Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Regional Support** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Management Console** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 

### Secrets Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Key Management Service (KMS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Key Management Service** | 9.0/10 | 6 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit trail** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cental dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Universal approach** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Key Management Service (KMS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Key Management Service** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Encryption Key Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-key-management)


**Unique to Google Cloud Key Management Service (1):** [Secrets Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/secrets-management-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | Google Cloud Key Management Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.3% | 31.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 18.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 56.7% | 50.0% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

- **Computer Software:** 30.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Retail:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7%
- **Program Development:** 6.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 23.3%

#### Google Cloud Key Management Service

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8%
- **Retail:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Real Estate:** 6.3%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 6.3%
- **Information Services:** 6.3%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Government Administration:** 6.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.3%
- **Other:** 12.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

- [Azure Key Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-key-vault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1161 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [OpenSSH](https://www.g2.com/products/openssh/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Akeyless Identity Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/akeyless-identity-security-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Keyfactor Command](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (84 reviews)
- [Doppler secrets management platform](https://www.g2.com/products/doppler-secrets-management-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [IXOPAY](https://www.g2.com/products/tokenex-ixopay/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (17 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Cloud Key Management Service

- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1161 reviews)
- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1808 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1235 reviews)
- [Azure Key Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-key-vault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Akeyless Identity Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/akeyless-identity-security-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Doppler secrets management platform](https://www.g2.com/products/doppler-secrets-management-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Keyfactor Command](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (84 reviews)
- [OpenSSH](https://www.g2.com/products/openssh/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (42 reviews)

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### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-key-management-service-kms-vs-google-cloud-key-management-service)