Google Cloud Identity vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

Google and Netwrix are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Google is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Netwrix is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.5. Google holds a 12.3% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Netwrix’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 2, 2024

Netwrix Auditor and Google Cloud Identity compete in IT security and identity management. Google Cloud Identity seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features.

Features: Netwrix Auditor offers extensive auditing capabilities, detailed visibility into IT infrastructure changes, configurations, and access permissions, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. Google Cloud Identity provides robust identity and access management, strong integration across Google's ecosystem, and supports multifactor authentication and single sign-on for enhanced security.

Room for Improvement: Netwrix Auditor could improve its deployment process to be less intricate and enhance documentation for user-friendliness. It could also expand its cloud-based features. Google Cloud Identity might improve by offering more personalized support, enhancing security features to match those of competitors, and providing more detailed documentation for certain integrations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Netwrix Auditor requires intricate setup but benefits from reliable customer support, aiding the implementation process. Google Cloud Identity offers cloud-based deployment that simplifies integration with existing Google services but has less personalized support compared to Netwrix.

Pricing and ROI: Netwrix Auditor requires an initial setup investment but delivers significant ROI through advanced auditing and risk reduction capabilities. Google Cloud Identity, with subscription-based costs, offers compelling long-term value through seamless integration and enhanced security features, offsetting initial expenses.

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity

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

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (10th), Cloud Resource Access Management (5th)

Netwrix Auditor

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

16th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (10th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (27th), Active Directory Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 12.3%, up from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Google Cloud Identity	12.3%
Netwrix Auditor	1.0%
Other	86.7%

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

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Bhushan Ladkhedkar

Head - Work Transformation at Econz

User lifecycle management becomes streamlined with unified access and context-aware policies

If applications support SAML protocols, integration is always an easy task. However, there are difficulties with form-based applications or LDAP-based applications, particularly traditional applications. We need more flexibility not only with SAML but also with LDAP-based and form-based applications. Context-aware access currently only works with SAML-based applications. If other application integrations could support context-aware access, that would be helpful, as companies are in a transition mode with various traditional, form-based, and LDAP-based applications. Mobile device management could be improved. Through Google Cloud Identity, we can manage Android applications and have control over iOS devices, but container functionality is missing. This is particularly important for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios, especially in India where the market is now split equally between iOS and Android users. Improvements in this area and integration capabilities would be beneficial.

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RishiPandit

Lead - Technical Services at Impetus

Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features

Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.

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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

"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."

"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."

"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 beneficial feature for enhancing security is context-aware access."

"The most valuable feature is the performance."

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

"The initial setup is easy."

"It is a very stable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."

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"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

Cons

"We cannot manage the attributes of SSPR."

"The solution needs to better integrate with Mac's OS."

"I would like to see more integration in future releases."

"The integration should be made easier."

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

"Google Cloud Identity the UI could improve."

"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."

"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."

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"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"If you buy direct, there is a minimum of 150 licenses that must be procured. The price point and barrier of entry is a little bit higher than it would be if you purchased the solution from an authorized reseller partner, rather than buying it and managing yourself."

"In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it appears, sometimes you have to close and open it, and sometimes it does not give a scroll bar to navigate."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not expensive."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"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."

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

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."

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

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"The tool's price is fair."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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 Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

I don't know about the pricing of this, but it is good at this price point because our organization has purchased it, which means it was in budget. We usually do not buy expensive solutions, so the...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The areas of improvement include the front end, as the UI should be more intuitive and there should be fewer bugs. In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it a...

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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

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

Netwrix

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ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

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