--- title: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Reviews meta\_title: 'AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 165 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 165 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Identity Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-management --- # AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) but has limited features. Are you part of the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that enables you to securely control access to AWS services and resources. It allows you to manage permissions, ensuring that only authenticated and authorized users can access specific resources. IAM provides the infrastructure necessary to control authentication and authorization for your AWS accounts. Key Features and Functionality: - Centralized Access Control: Manage all users and their permissions from a single place, allowing for streamlined administration of access rights. - Granular Permissions: Define precise permissions for users, specifying which actions they can perform on which resources, facilitating the principle of least privilege. - Identity Federation: Allow users who already have passwords elsewhere—for example, in your corporate network or with an internet identity provider—to access your AWS account. - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enhance security by requiring users to provide additional verification beyond just a password, such as a code from a configured device. - Temporary Security Credentials: Grant temporary security credentials for workloads that access your AWS resources using IAM, reducing the risk associated with long-term credentials. Primary Value and Problem Solved: IAM addresses the critical need for secure and efficient access management within AWS environments. By providing centralized control over user identities and permissions, IAM helps organizations enforce security policies, comply with regulatory requirements, and minimize the risk of unauthorized access. It enables the implementation of fine-grained access controls, ensuring that users and applications have only the permissions necessary to perform their tasks, thereby enhancing overall security posture. * * * Seller [Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/amazon-web-services-aws-3e93cc28-2e9b-4961-b258-c6ce0feec7dd) Discussions [AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Community](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-identity-and-access-management-iam/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Lokesha K Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 9 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-identity-and-access-management-iam/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Okta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Okta") Okta 4.5/5(1,366) ](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) [ ![Microsoft Entra ID](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft Entra ID") Microsoft Entra ID 4.5/5(912) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) [ ![WSO2 Identity Platform](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "WSO2 Identity Platform") WSO2 Identity Platform 4.5/5(110) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-identity-platform/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-identity-and-access-management-iam/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 165 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Integrations (23) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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YS Yuvraj S. Software Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/13/2026 "Powerful IAM Service with Flexible Programmatic Access" 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? IAM service can be used for an account as well as for other services to give programmatic access Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I just think it can be more user-friendly, like giving recommendations or something to narrow down access level instead of searching by name, and also each service name has many others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? We have one parent account and with IAM service we created sub/child accounts, and also we used it for programmatic access to other services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Monazah S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Monazah S.") MS Monazah S. DevOps Engineer 1/12/2026 "Secure Access with Flexible Control" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I appreciate the most is its fine-grained access control flexibility, allowing me to define permissions at a very detailed level and manage who can do what on buckets or prefix levels. Another thing I like the most is AWS IAM's temporary credentials support model, which adds value to automation by utilizing short-lived credentials, thereby reducing the risk of exposure and enhancing security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Nothing to say here because I don't have any issue . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? I use AWS IAM to securely manage access to AWS resources, especially S3. It reduces security risks, supports least-privilege access, and manages temporary credentials for applications, adding value with its fine-grained access control and temporary credentials support model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Market Research](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Market Research") AM Verified User in Market Research Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/14/2026 "Seamless AWS Integration with Granular Access Control and Strong Auditing" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? What I like about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is how seamlessly it works with all AWS services. It offers granular permissions, supports MFA, and makes it easy to use roles for centralized access management. I also appreciate the strong auditing capabilities through CloudTrail. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? IAM policies rely on a JSON-based approach that can feel opaque to beginners and even to experienced engineers. It’s difficult to visualize who has access to what, and small misconfigurations can carry major security implications. Overall, navigating IAM still feels dated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? IAM helps us address issues such as unauthorized access, credential misuse, compliance and audit requirements, complex multi-account access, workload and service access, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") GF Verified User in Financial Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/14/2026 "Secures Access, But Policy Management Can Be Tricky" 4.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I like how AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) allows services and users to get temporary access through IAM roles instead of sharing access keys. This feature provides secure temporary access, making it easier to manage permissions for both users and AWS services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? AWS IAM is powerful, but it can be hard to manage at scale; policy creation & troubleshooting permissions can be confusing, especially when multiple policies overlap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? I use AWS IAM to control and secure access to AWS services. It solves access and permission management issues, reducing security risk by enforcing least privilege and providing secure temporary access for users and services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/13/2026 "Powerful Access Control, But Complexity Can Be Challenging" 3.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I like that AWS IAM gives fine grained control over who can access what making cloud resources secure and manageable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I dislike that IAM can be complex and hard to manage, especially with many users, roles, and policie it’s easy to make mistakes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS IAM addresses the challenge of securely managing access to AWS resources. For me, its fine-grained permission controls, seamless integration with AWS services, robust security features such as multi-factor authentication, and centralized management all contribute to making my projects more secure and easier to oversee. This ensures that only authorized individuals are able to perform the appropriate actions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic Review from User Profile ![Sangeeth S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sangeeth S.") SS Sangeeth S. DevOps Analyst Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/17/2026 "Precise, Flexible Control of AWS Access with Roles and Policies" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? It’s the best because it provides precise, flexible control over who can access AWS resources by using roles and policies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Sometimes, it can be confusing because the IAM policies are unclear, and some users may find them difficult to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? It solves auditing access to AWS through roles and policies, and in fact helps improve security and enables safer automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Rinu L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rinu L.") RL Rinu L. DevOps Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/21/2026 "Powerful and Secure Access Control with a Steep Learning Curve" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Role baced Access and temporary credentials - IAM roles eliminate long term credentials and work perfectly with serverless like EC2, ECS, Lambda and CI/CD pipelines Strong AWS support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Policy complexity and readability Global service quirks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? IAM ensures only authorized users and services can access AWS resources. I can enforce least-privilege access using well-defined policies, improving security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Oliver L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Oliver L.") OL Oliver L. 1/16/2026 "Granular Access Control, Confusing UI" 4.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I like the granular access control, roles, and policies offered by AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). It's great for managing users, roles, and permissions on AWS. I appreciate its secure access control to AWS services without having to share credentials. I also enjoy the easy integration with other AWS services. The setup was straightforward, making it simple to get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Policy management UI is confusing, a cleaner UI and clearer policy editing would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? I use AWS IAM to manage users, roles, and permissions. It provides secure access control to AWS services without sharing credentials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mohamad O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohamad O.") MO Mohamad O. CTO Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/16/2026 "Flexible and Detailed Access Management with AWS IAM" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I like that AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is very flexible, allowing me to play around the way I'd like, especially in terms of customizing access and assigned roles. There are a lot of functionalities available for users, which I find valuable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I think selecting the policies, especially the bulk policies, could be improved. Maybe we can have something that's combined all together directly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? I use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to give specific and very detailed access to any user in the organization, allowing for flexible customization of access and assigned roles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Vadim K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vadim K.") VK Vadim K. DevOps Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/14/2026 "Effortless User and Permissions Management" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? I like AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) because it's easy to use and manage. It's really great that I can manage it through Terraform as it saves me a lot of time and effort. I also appreciate that I can have my configuration in a Git repo and the whole team can contribute, which enhances collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)? All is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) simplifies user and permissions management. It's easy to use and manage, saving me time and effort. Managing it through Terraform allows team collaboration with configurations in a Git repo. 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