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Compare Google Cloud Identity and IBM Verify CIAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1.71 / user, per month
Google Cloud Identity
Star Rating
(14)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud IdentityIBM Verify CIAM
Star Rating
(175)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.71 / user, per month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Verify CIAM excels in its authentication capabilities, offering a wide range of built-in authenticators and support for external options. Users appreciate its ability to handle modern logins like SSO while providing robust security features such as adaptive authentication and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Users say that Google Cloud Identity shines in its ease of access, particularly with its single sign-on feature. Reviewers highlight how this functionality simplifies app access and enhances security through MFA, making it a strong choice for organizations focused on user convenience and data protection.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Verify CIAM is praised for its Application Gateway, which facilitates seamless integration of older on-premise applications with modern cloud apps. This feature allows businesses to connect their legacy systems without extensive code rewrites, a significant advantage for enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Identity provides a centralized platform for managing groups and users within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This centralized management is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to streamline their user administration processes and enforce security policies effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM Verify CIAM has a solid overall satisfaction score, it faces challenges in ease of setup compared to Google Cloud Identity. Users have noted that the implementation process can be more complex, which may require additional resources for onboarding.
- Users report that Google Cloud Identity offers a slightly better experience in terms of quality of support, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This can be a crucial factor for organizations that prioritize ongoing assistance and quick resolution of issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Identity
No pricing availableIBM Verify CIAM
Single sign-on (SSO)
$1.71
/ user, per month
Price shown for example company with 5,000 employees.
Free Trial
Google Cloud Identity
No trial information availableIBM Verify CIAM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
8
8.6
133
Ease of Use
9.2
8
8.3
139
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
7.5
91
Ease of Admin
8.3
5
8.1
50
Quality of Support
9.0
8
8.6
133
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
8.3
50
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
7
9.2
137
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
7.8
24
Administration
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
7.5
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
15
|
Verified
User Maintenance
Not enough data
7.9
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
14
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
14
|
Verified
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
8.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
8.6
58
Implementation
Not enough data
7.8
62
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
8.3
59
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
6.0
8
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
6.0
8
Authentication
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
User Experience
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
5.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.3
33
Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.8
29
|
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.2
67
Type
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
8.5
62
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.6
6
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Identity and IBM Verify CIAM are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Identity has no unique categories
IBM Verify CIAM is categorized as Consent Management Platform (CMP), Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Tools, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Passwordless Authentication
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Identity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Verify CIAM
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
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Education Management
16.7%
Internet
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer Software
17.9%
Financial Services
6.4%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
What's new on Google Cloud in 2021?
3 Comments
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Google Cloud Identity has no more discussions with answers
IBM Verify CIAM has no discussions with answers
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