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# Google Cloud Identity Reviews
**Vendor:** Google  
**Category:** [Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-and-access-management-iam)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 34
## About Google Cloud Identity
A unified identity, access, app, and device management (IAM/EMM) platform that helps IT and security teams maximize end-user efficiency, protect company data, and transition to a digital workspace.



## Google Cloud Identity Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users value the **ironclad security** of Google Cloud Identity, appreciating its seamless SSO and minimal user friction. (11 reviews)
- Users value the **seamless integration** of Google Cloud Identity with Google Workspace and other apps for efficient management. (10 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Google Cloud Identity, simplifying user management and secure access controls. (9 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **easy management** of Google Cloud Identity, streamlining user and access management across systems. (8 reviews)
- Users value the **seamless SSO experience** of Google Cloud Identity, enhancing security without sacrificing convenience. (8 reviews)
- Device Management (7 reviews)
- Single Sign-On (7 reviews)
- Cross-platform (6 reviews)
- Intuitive (5 reviews)
- Simple (4 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find the **difficult learning curve** of Google Cloud Identity challenging for new administrators and complex environments. (7 reviews)
- Users find the **complexity of setup and configuration** in Google Cloud Identity challenging, especially for beginners. (4 reviews)
- Users find the **learning curve steep** with Google Cloud Identity, making initial setup and configuration challenging. (4 reviews)
- Users find the features of Google Cloud Identity to be **limited and confusing** , especially when set up for small teams. (4 reviews)
- Users find the **pricing steep** for Google Cloud Identity, particularly challenging for smaller organizations needing basic features. (3 reviews)
- High Licensing Cost (3 reviews)
- Poor Reporting (3 reviews)
- Lack of Information (2 reviews)
- Small Business Incompatibility (2 reviews)
- Authentication Issues (1 reviews)


## Google Cloud Identity Discussions
  - [What's new on Google Cloud in 2021?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/39888-what-s-new-on-google-cloud-in-2021) - 5 comments, 1 upvote

- [View Google Cloud Identity pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-identity/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-17+05%3A50%3A21+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=2413f04f-10f3-4186-8424-48d56fa59d7f&secure%5Btoken%5D=2473876f520ad3b42443e44f4a5f83854ae348023b5eb3b8b09554ca340505dc&format=llm_user)

## Google Cloud Identity Features
**Functionality**
- User provisioning
- Password manager
- Single Sign-on
- Enforces policies
- Authentication
- Multi-factor authentication

** Type**
- On-premises solution
- Cloud-solution

** Reporting**
- Tracking
- Reporting
- Access & Permission Change Reporting
- Compliance & Audit Trail Export

**Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)**
- Adaptive & Contextual Access Control

**Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)**
- Identity Lifecycle Management
- Self‑Service Account Management

**Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)**
- AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection
- Automated Policy Tuning
- Predictive Role Recommendations

## Top Google Cloud Identity Alternatives
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