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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)Okta
Star Rating
(1,164)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Okta excels in providing a reliable and secure identity management experience, with users highlighting its strong security foundation and seamless integration of features like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This makes it particularly effective for organizations looking to manage user access at scale.
- Users say that Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) offers robust security features, especially with its role-based access controls. Reviewers appreciate how it helps maintain organized permissions, making user management straightforward, although some find it less intuitive compared to Okta's user interface.
- Reviewers mention that Okta's user interface is intuitive and clean, which enhances the overall user experience. Many users enjoy the ease of finding applications through a single login, which significantly reduces the hassle of remembering multiple passwords.
- According to verified reviews, Google Cloud IAM is praised for its ability to secure passwordless communication between cloud resources, showcasing its versatility in multi-cloud environments. However, some users feel that it lacks the same level of user-friendliness that Okta provides.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Okta's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many users appreciating the intuitive onboarding wizard that facilitates a smooth setup. This contrasts with some feedback on Google Cloud IAM, where users have noted a steeper learning curve during initial setup.
- Users report that Okta's support quality is consistently high, with many citing responsive customer service and effective problem resolution. In comparison, while Google Cloud IAM also receives positive remarks for support, some users feel it could be more proactive in addressing issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No pricing availableOkta
Starter
$6.00
1 User per month
Starting your Identity journey? Put a strong foundation in place.
- Universal Directory
- Workflows - 5 flows
- Single Sign-On
Free Trial
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
38
9.3
857
Ease of Use
8.6
41
9.3
879
Ease of Setup
8.7
35
8.9
390
Ease of Admin
8.3
16
9.1
193
Quality of Support
8.6
37
8.9
643
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
15
8.9
188
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
41
8.7
833
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
461
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.2
439
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.2
296
Not enough data
9.2
285
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.2
355
Not enough data
9.0
257
Not enough data
9.0
271
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
284
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.1
276
Not enough data
9.1
345
Not enough data
9.2
320
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
323
Not enough data
9.2
287
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.0
261
Not enough data
8.9
255
Not enough data
8.9
251
Not enough data
9.0
268
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
9.1
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
86
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
80
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
9.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
83
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
86
|
Verified
Network Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Security
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.2
37
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Access Control
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.3
55
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
69
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.4
66
Administration
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Monitoring
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
99
|
Verified
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
9.1
16
9.3
179
8.2
13
9.2
183
8.2
14
9.5
239
9.4
24
9.4
179
8.9
17
9.5
231
8.8
12
9.3
213
Type
7.7
10
9.1
142
9.1
23
9.3
173
Reporting
8.8
13
9.1
156
8.8
12
9.2
155
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
47
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
9.1
44
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifecycle & Provisioning - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access, Authentication & Authorization - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility, Governance & Compliance - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Okta are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) is categorized as Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Okta is categorized as Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, AWS Marketplace, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Zero Trust Networking, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Directory Services, and Other Development
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Okta
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
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.1%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Internet
6.7%
Other
37.8%
Computer Software
18.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
51.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) has no discussions with answers
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
EC
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it....Read more
How many applications?
2 Comments
GP
Doesn’t it always, though? ;-)
Key factors to consider aside from number of applications you’d want to streamline access to via SSO for would be:
-How...Read more
Does Okta have a plugin for integration with Spring Boot and Spring Security?
2 Comments
US
Spring security plugin is available to do user management, take a look at it https://bintray.com/grails/plugins/spring-security-core/viewRead more
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