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Compare Google Cloud Identity and Okta 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$6.00 1 User per month
Google Cloud Identity
Star Rating
(18)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud IdentityOkta
Star Rating
(1,111)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.1% 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 user experience, with many praising its ease of use and seamless integration with other platforms. Users appreciate features like fingerprint login, which simplifies the authentication process.
- According to verified reviews, Okta's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, making it easier for organizations to onboard new users. This contrasts with Google Cloud Identity, which, while functional, has received feedback indicating a more complex setup experience.
- Users say that Okta provides robust account management features, enhancing security authentication. In comparison, Google Cloud Identity is recognized for its strong multi-factor authentication capabilities, which help protect user data and enforce security policies effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Okta has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. This is supported by a significantly larger number of reviews, indicating a more reliable consensus on its performance compared to Google Cloud Identity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer single sign-on capabilities, Google Cloud Identity is particularly noted for its centralized management of users and groups within Google Cloud Platform, making it a strong choice for enterprises heavily invested in the Google ecosystem.
- Users express mixed feelings about the quality of support for both products. While Okta has received positive feedback for its support services, Google Cloud Identity users have rated it slightly higher, indicating a more favorable experience in resolving issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Identity
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
No trial information availableOkta
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
10
9.3
822
Ease of Use
9.2
11
9.3
844
Ease of Setup
8.5
8
8.9
355
Ease of Admin
7.8
6
9.0
187
Quality of Support
9.0
10
8.9
615
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
6
8.9
182
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
10
8.7
798
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
443
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
424
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
294
Not enough data
9.2
284
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
319
Not enough data
9.2
344
Not enough data
9.2
354
Not enough data
9.0
256
Not enough data
9.0
270
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.1
339
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
254
Not enough data
8.9
250
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
9.2
94
|
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
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
85
|
Verified
Network Management
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
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
6.7
14
Access Control
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
63
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
67
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
74
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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
9.3
176
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.5
215
Not enough data
9.4
177
Not enough data
9.5
212
Not enough data
9.3
197
Type
Not enough data
9.0
144
Not enough data
9.3
171
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
157
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.0
45
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.1
43
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 and Okta are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Identity has no unique categories
Okta is categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Zero Trust Networking, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Other Development, User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, and AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Identity
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
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Education Management
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Textiles
6.7%
Internet
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Computer Software
18.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
51.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What's new on Google Cloud in 2021?
3 Comments
NR
Storage policy they chagedRead more
Google Cloud Identity has no more 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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