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Citrix Secure Private Access vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Citrix Secure Private Access
Ranking in ZTNA
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Cloud Platform Cloud...
Ranking in ZTNA
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Citrix Secure Private Access is 2.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is 2.7%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

SK
Zero trust architecture strengthens security with seamless login experiences and reliable global access
The solution requires proper configuration and policy enforcement to avoid excessive access restrictions. Some applications may need additional integration efforts for seamless access, and I may face restrictions if device posture fails compliance checks. The licensing cost could be higher compared to traditional VPN solutions, and advanced features may require premium tiers and add-ons. Initial setup and policy tuning can be complex, especially in large environments.
Kodanda Ramji C.S - PeerSpot reviewer
Involves an initial setup phase that is straightforward in nature
My company evaluates whether the product is capable of fulfilling the requirements of our customers, and we may even do it with the other OEM tools in the market. Based on the use cases given to my company by its customers, we evaluate whether Azure, AWS, or GCP can be helpful. Among the three cloud options, the ones that are able to fulfill our company's customers' requirements will be evaluated, and their report will be submitted to the manager. Based on the costing part, customers can decide which OEM tool would be the best for them. My company does technical and financial evaluation of the products. As there were no operational changes and only initial implementation was required, which was a part of the PoC phase, there wasn't much of an impact on the user experience. All the three service providers, like GCP, Azure and AWS are used to meet the same requirements. I would say that the same benefits are made available to users by all the service providers. The differentiation part can be considered only on the basis of the costs. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Citrix Secure Private Access is its Zero Trust architecture, which enhances security by granting access based on identity and device posture."
"Virtual desktops and virtual apps are most valuable."
"It is easy and simple, and it has got an easy interface. It is not hard to learn. With just three clicks, you log in, and you're there."
"Scalability-wise, it is an easy solution to scale up. I rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten."
"The solution is stable."
"The solution's speed, processing power, and user functionality are some of its most valuable features."
"It is a stable solution."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is a scalable solution."
"The platform’s most valuable features include storage, machine, and cloud functionality."
"We do not need to maintain the hardware."
"There is a certain accessibility feature that I can set using a cloud identity, which is really valuable to us."
 

Cons

"The licensing cost could be higher compared to traditional VPN solutions, and advanced features may require premium tiers and add-ons."
"INGPU for engineering software is an area of improvement."
"When we go to print, we have to go through secure print. The secure printing kind of takes a while. It is a little latent."
"The product must be more user-friendly."
"We have some challenges related to purging the data. We get a lot of data on a daily basis that has to be refreshed on the site, but we are seeing some challenges with that. They can also include some third-party integration. We have one Akamai dependency. If they can come up with some API to talk to Akamai, it would be good."
"The UI of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The hard part is creating the pack because our applications are in Azure Data Proxy, Data Fabric, and Data Factory. Our team used these tools in Azure, but in the future, they will transition to GCP."
"The solution's security should be improved."
"The product’s migration process could be easier to understand."
"the documentation could be a bit better in terms of what is presented on the screen versus what actually happens."
"Stability-wise, the service could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. They should provide better licensing options."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is an expensive solution."
"There are some costs attached to the licensing part of Google Cloud Platform, but it does not pose a challenge."
"When comparing the price of GCP to other solutions it provides more value for the money."
"The solution's price is normal."
"The monthly payments made towards the licensing cost of the solution are not expensive."
"The licensing costs us $100,000 so pricing could be better."
"It is expensive to scale up the solution."
"I think the price of Google Cloud Platform is reasonable. However, Microsoft is the most cost-effective solution for us because of Azure's integration. And we already have licenses for Windows Server and the databases, so the price is attractive."
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Computer Software Company
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Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

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What do you like most about Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
I can access the information whenever I want. It's integration is easy. The tool's GUI is easy to use with an IT background. The value benefits of using it include the ability to avoid storing data...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
There are different pricing plans depending on data volumes and services, but it's comparable to other providers. The value and benefits depend on what we're developing and the specific use case.
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy should improve stability.
 

Also Known As

Citrix Secure Workspace Access, Citrix Access Control, Citrix Secure Internet Access
GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
 

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