Google Cloud Identity vs Imanami GroupID comparison

Google and Imanami are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Google is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.9, while Imanami is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.0. Google holds a 10.5% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Imanami’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Imanami users who would recommend it.

Google Cloud Identity

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91% willing to recommend

Imanami GroupID

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Imanami GroupID and Google Cloud Identity compete in identity management solutions. Imanami GroupID stands out in pricing and support, while Google Cloud Identity is preferred for advanced features.

Features: Imanami GroupID offers efficient group management, role-based access configuration, and ease of role assignment. Google Cloud Identity provides multi-factor authentication, integrated security compliance tools, and a comprehensive suite of security features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Imanami GroupID provides a straightforward deployment for on-premise environments with consistent support. Google Cloud Identity's cloud-based deployment allows rapid integration with cloud services, though users report a need for better setup support.

Pricing and ROI: Imanami GroupID has a lower setup cost, appealing to small-to-medium enterprises seeking cost efficiency. Google Cloud Identity demands a higher initial investment but offers long-term benefits for those needing scalable, feature-rich solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (11th)

Imanami GroupID

Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

24th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (12th), Active Directory Management (15th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 10.5%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imanami GroupID is 0.3%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)

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Joel Prodigalidad

Central and Enduser Computing Manager at Infopro Business Solutions, Inc.

User-friendly solution simplifies modern application integration and streamlines data investigation

We do not use these capabilities of Google Cloud Identity because of the limitations for Active Directory integration. Google Cloud Identity could have impacted our organization positively, but if it weren't for the Active Directory integration requirement, we could have been using the Google Identity solution. Google Cloud Identity can be improved by having better integration with Active Directory, but since Active Directory is also a Microsoft solution, we don't think it will happen; that's the only disadvantage of Google. The Active Directory integration that Entra has is a better implementation compared to Google, which we found lacking.

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Jonathan Cauthorn

Identity and Access Management Manager at NeuGen

Simplifies the task of managing groups and is affordable and easy to implement

I'd like to see it be able to do more than just groups. I'd like it to be able to do some things with email distribution lists as well. It can do that, but there were a few things that were limiting. It was difficult to get it set up, particularly with Azure in the cloud. I'd like that to be a little bit smoother. I'd like to see a better user interface. It works, but it is clunky. There should be better import and export of LDAP queries and better management tools. We've got a ton of groups, and it does take quite a while to do nightly processing. This is something that definitely needs improvement.

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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 Google Cloud Identity is its stability."

"Although we have not looked at the whole product and explored it completely, we find that all the authentication features that we are using now are valuable."

"It's easy to set up."

"The solution is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is that you can manage users from one central location."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its simplicity in deployment."

"Google is always on its own. Google Cloud Identity is pretty good on every point."

More Google Cloud Identity pros

"For each job code, we go through and determine the access they're supposed to have to the system. Based on that job code, we use the query tool and say that anybody who is in this job code gets these groups added to them, or conversely, if they change job codes, it removes the ones that they shouldn't have and adds the one they should. That runs every night, and the next day, everybody has the job codes they're supposed to have."

"I have found the overall features to be useful."

"Imanami GroupID's UI is good."

Cons

"The management of external users needs to be introduced in the tool as it is an area of concern in the tool presently."

"Overall, I would give a zero out of 10 for Google's support. There is no easy way to navigate issues without paid consultation, making it quite frustrating."

"The customer service and support team is not so good."

"In the next release, I would like to see integration with different systems, mainly wireless SIEMS and other analytical systems that we want to introduce."

"Google Cloud Identity should improve its compatibility with other products without any impact, such as Jamf Cloud."

"The interface could be improved by simplifying it further."

"The interface could be more user-friendly."

"There is room for improvement in the configuration of their security policies. It seems quite basic."

More Google Cloud Identity cons

"The product's implementation is complex. It should also work on GPO."

"I'd like to see a better user interface. It works, but it is clunky. There should be better import and export of LDAP queries and better management tools."

"The mobile application needs to be improved and there should be chatbox features to allow users to easily reach out for assistance."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."

"The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."

"The solution is not expensive."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"When I worked on Cloud Identity, they offered a free or enterprise version. You can synchronize and create up to 100 user identities in the free version. After that, you have to purchase a business or enterprise license. In that model, you'll be charged based on the number of users."

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"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"It is on a yearly basis, and it has the product license fee and the support for it. So, there is the licensing fee, and there is the annual maintenance that includes the support. I don't remember exactly, but we're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $20,000 to $30,000 for it per year. We've got a pretty large implementation of it, and for the amount that we do, it is a pretty good deal. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

How does Google Cloud Identity compare with Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also access to both Microsoft’s user community as well as around-the-clock customer s...

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What do you like most about Google Cloud Identity?

The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Identity?

It's crucial to monitor costs carefully, as there can be unexpected charges. I have been charged even when there was supposed to be free credit.

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What do you like most about Imanami GroupID?

Imanami GroupID's UI is good.

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What needs improvement with Imanami GroupID?

The product's implementation is complex. It should also work on GPO.

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What advice do you have for others considering Imanami GroupID?

The notifications, approvals and emails are very smooth in Imanami GroupID. I rate it an eight out of ten.

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Comparisons

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Compared 67% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

Microsoft Intune vs Google Cloud Identity

Compared 5% of the time

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud vs Google Cloud Identity

Compared 2% of the time

JumpCloud vs Google Cloud Identity

Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 25% of the time

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Also Known As

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

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Overview

Cloud Identity is an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) product. It offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in G Suite as a stand-alone product. As an administrator, you can use Cloud Identity to manage your users, apps, and devices from a central location - the Google Admin console.

Google

Groups don’t live forever. Project teams disband, departments re-organize, and employees change status. GroupID from Imanami leverages the pervasiveness of Microsoft® Active Directory and empowers IT professionals with the tools needed to effectively provision and manage users. Users can be quickly entered into the correct distribution and security groups, and are easily managed across multiple systems.

There Are Three Main Benefits To A Complete Group Management Solution:

Reduce the load on the IT staff and helpdesk
Improve employee productivity by putting users in the correct distribution groups immediately
Improve security by having each security group’s membership accurate immediately

Groups Are Never Out Of Date.

Users are empowered to solve common problems independently. Security and access aren’t compromised. IT is empowered with the right tools to help employees. Staff productivity goes up. What more could you want?

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Sample Customers

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

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