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Compare Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Microsoft Entra ID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(886)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a secure and centralized management of user identities across Microsoft platforms. Users appreciate features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, which enhance security and streamline access.
- Users say that Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) offers precise, role-based access controls, making it easier to manage users effectively. This feature is particularly praised for keeping permissions organized and well-structured, which is beneficial for both business and personal use.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Entra ID has a user-friendly interface that significantly reduces training time for staff. The intuitive layout and easy-to-understand areas make configuration changes straightforward, contributing to a smoother onboarding experience.
- According to verified reviews, Google Cloud IAM shines in its ability to secure passwordless communication between cloud resources. Users highlight the flexibility of the Workload Identity feature, which can span multiple cloud environments, enhancing its utility for diverse setups.
- G2 reviewers report that while Microsoft Entra ID has a strong overall satisfaction score, some users find challenges in specific configurations. However, its robust features for conditional access and privileged identity management make it a top choice for hybrid environments.
- Users say that Google Cloud IAM's support for audit logging and activity tracking is exceptional, with some reviewers noting a perfect score in audit logging. This capability is crucial for organizations that prioritize compliance and security monitoring.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No pricing availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Free Trial
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No trial information availableMicrosoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
37
9.2
693
Ease of Use
8.5
40
8.8
698
Ease of Setup
8.7
34
8.6
420
Ease of Admin
8.3
16
8.9
386
Quality of Support
8.6
36
8.7
634
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
15
9.0
373
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
40
9.4
674
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
233
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
9.3
222
Not enough data
8.8
208
Not enough data
8.8
176
Not enough data
8.9
164
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.9
200
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.8
172
Not enough data
8.8
171
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
9.0
202
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
8.7
212
Not enough data
9.0
197
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
8.9
187
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
8.6
164
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
73
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
73
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
140
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.5
151
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
166
Implementation
Not enough data
8.8
190
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Access Control
Not enough data
9.1
175
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
8.6
152
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.7
165
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
176
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
9.0
163
Administration
9.4
6
9.3
89
9.7
5
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
87
8.3
5
8.6
84
9.3
5
9.4
90
9.0
5
9.1
87
Functionality
9.5
7
9.5
87
8.9
6
9.4
90
9.0
5
9.1
77
9.7
5
8.9
82
9.7
5
9.3
87
9.2
6
9.3
88
8.9
6
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
9.3
5
9.1
81
9.4
6
9.2
81
Monitoring
10.0
5
9.2
88
9.0
5
9.2
88
8.3
5
9.0
83
Reporting
9.2
6
9.1
85
9.7
5
9.2
83
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
7.6
100
Functionality
9.1
16
9.0
245
8.2
13
8.7
199
8.2
14
9.3
263
9.4
24
9.0
255
8.9
17
9.3
254
8.8
12
9.3
255
Type
7.7
10
8.6
205
9.1
22
9.3
240
Reporting
8.8
13
8.8
210
8.8
12
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
23
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.3
12
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Microsoft Entra ID are categorized as Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) has no unique categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Entra ID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.5%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
11.4%
Internet
6.8%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
38.6%
Information Technology and Services
26.1%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Financial Services
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) has no discussions with answers
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