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6,963 views|6,045 comparisons
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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Google Cloud Identity and Microsoft Entra ID Governance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Google Cloud Identity vs. Microsoft Entra ID Governance Report (Updated: March 2024).
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"One of the most useful features was the single sign-on. You can use it as an identity provider or service provider. And you can use their organization unit feature to enable or disable some of the features for a specific group of users.""The most valuable feature is that you can manage users from one central location.""The solution is user-friendly.""The initial setup is easy.""The solution is moderate to difficult to use. I found the approach was practical. Following the steps made it very easy to use.""The solution is primarily used for single control and single sign which helps with the security and authentication of multiple devices.""Google Cloud Identity uses what they call organizational units (OUs) instead of the security groups you'd find in Microsoft's Entra.""The main control page and the ability to manage all our users from a web-based portal are the most valuable aspects of the solution. That's particularly useful because we're a heterogeneous network."

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"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance for identity management is multi-factor authentication.""The product's most valuable features are the robust audit trail capabilities.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is access reviews."

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Cons
"I want the tool to improve its support. It should also incorporate some functionalities. Currently, preparing presentations in Google is a pain point. The tool’s certain features like user provisioning are not intuitive as well. The product’s LDAP support is very poor. Clients do not trust the product due to the spam.""The integration should be made easier.""They are going ahead and adding a few more things to the Google Cloud premium edition. Their stock management and remote computer management can be improved.""We cannot manage the attributes of SSPR.""I would like to see more integration in future releases.""The interface could be improved by simplifying it further.""To improve the product, the integration with third-party products could always be smoother.""If I were to suggest enhancements, it would mainly revolve around ensuring compatibility and maximizing integration options with various services."

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"The solution lacks the feature to work well with third-party applications.""One area for improvement in Microsoft Entra ID Governance could be providing more granular control over security policies.""The platform's configuration process needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."
  • "The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."
  • "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."
  • "The pricing is a bit expensive."
  • "The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
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  • "While other products give the pricing for their application, Microsoft Entra ID Governance has a per-user-based license model."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: 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… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.
    Top Answer:Google Cloud Identity has a yearly licensing fee, but I had some discounts from the hosting provider. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing… more »
    Top Answer:The product's most valuable features are the robust audit trail capabilities.
    Top Answer:The platform's configuration process needs improvement.
    Top Answer:We use the product for identity management within Microsoft Azure. It ensures secure access and protects resources. It enables the right access to the right features for the right users.
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    434
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    7.6
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    84
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    31
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    Average Words per Review
    279
    Rating
    6.0
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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.

    Protect any identity and secure access to any resource with a family of multicloud identity and network access solutions.
    Safeguard connections between people, apps, resources, and devices with multicloud identity and network access products.
    Take advantage of adaptive identity and network access controls to secure access to any app or resource for every user or digital workload across your entire environment.
    Implement consistent security policies for every user—employees, frontline workers, customers, partners—as well as apps, devices, and workloads across multicloud and hybrid.
    Discover and right-size permissions, manage access lifecycles, and ensure least privilege access for any identity.
    Reduce IT friction and improve the hybrid workforce experience with seamless access to any resource, single sign-on, user self-service management, and automated lifecycle workflows.

    Sample Customers
    ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Non Tech Company9%
    Legal Firm9%
    Mining And Metals Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Google Cloud Identity vs. Microsoft Entra ID Governance
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Cloud Identity vs. Microsoft Entra ID Governance and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    770,292 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Google Cloud Identity is ranked 3rd in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) with 21 reviews while Microsoft Entra ID Governance is ranked 23rd in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) with 3 reviews. Google Cloud Identity is rated 7.6, while Microsoft Entra ID Governance is rated 6.0. The top reviewer of Google Cloud Identity writes "A stable and scalable cloud solution easily compatible with Google office Suite". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Entra ID Governance writes "Offers comprehensive solutions that bring significant benefits". Google Cloud Identity is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Okta Workforce Identity, JumpCloud and VMware Workspace ONE, whereas Microsoft Entra ID Governance is most compared with SailPoint IdentityIQ. See our Google Cloud Identity vs. Microsoft Entra ID Governance report.

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