Google Cloud Identity vs Ping Identity Platform comparison

Google Cloud Identity vs. Ping Identity Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity

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

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (12th), Cloud Resource Access Management (6th)

Ping Identity Platform

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

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (6th), Data Governance (11th), Access Management (6th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd), Directory Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 9.2%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ping Identity Platform is 3.6%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ping Identity Platform	3.6%
Google Cloud Identity	9.2%
Other	87.2%

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

Featured Reviews

Sony Kurian

Director at GNX Solutions

Cloud automation has improved development efficiency and supports secure MFA and SSO

The best features in Google Cloud Identity are their cloud, their VMs, and their cloud VMs, which are too good compared to OCI. Using Google Cloud Identity is beneficial in terms of finance as we are always doing automation and AI, and it is definitely the best. I use multi-factor authentication with Google Cloud Identity. Regarding how Google Cloud Identity helps to improve security, I can say that security is something everyone is using. I do not feel any different. After this, everything will be JWT token and all things we are using. I do not feel any difference in there. I have used the SSO feature, single sign-on, with Google Cloud Identity. In a few words, how Google Cloud Identity affected user management within my organization is that it is not done for my organization but for one of my clients only. I already have the ADs there, but still, it is the best. I think the reporting tools of Google Cloud Identity are good. I cannot comment on these kinds of things for this particular product.

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AmitRathod

Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited

Single sign-on has simplified access while adaptive authentication protects complex user journeys

Regarding areas for improvement in Ping Identity Platform, there is not much. In terms of licensing and implementation costs, it has premium pricing, and it has a very complex implementation. It provides greater feasibility, but it takes a very long time in terms of complete building. There is a very limited number of legacy support, which can pose potential difficulties in integrating with certain older or legacy systems. Additionally, issue troubleshooting can be difficult at times. Sometimes issues can be difficult to diagnose and require extensive technical expertise. There is also a very steep learning curve for administrative purposes and potential difficulties with offline authentication scenarios.

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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

"Cloud Identity is a cloud-based Software as a Service model, so you don't need to worry about managing the infrastructure."

"It's easy to set up."

"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."

"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 most valuable feature is the performance."

"Everything is relatively good and overall, the product itself is good."

"I have not experienced any serious problem with stability."

"The tool provides a free service that you can integrate for laptop authentication. You also don’t need a separate Active Directory."

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"It's convenient for users to log in through Ping using the Kerberos adapter because it doesn't require them to authenticate again."

"The only feature we were looking for in PingID was SSO integration with our existing web app."

"Setting up the infrastructure with Ping Identity Platform is very easy compared to other IAM products."

"This is a user-friendly solution."

"The soundness of the solution is its most valuable feature. For example, if you are in our corporate network, you can log on without any traffic interfering."

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

"From a security perspective, I highly value the product's biometric authentication methods such as FIDO, FaceID, YubiKey, and the mobile app."

"Personally, I appreciate Identity Orchestration the most about Ping Identity Platform, as with a simple drag-and-drop interface and the correct options we can build a complex and personalized process very efficiently and effectively for registration, login, and profile management."

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Cons

"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."

"In Google, if we want support they are very slow to respond."

"The integration should be made easier."

"One area where Cloud Identity has room for improvement is monitoring and alerts. If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration."

"Technical support is slow."

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

"If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration. You have to use their default alerts. And they only provide alerts for certain activities, so you cannot customize those. Monitoring isn't very helpful either."

"The one place it could be improved is the password vaulting. The password vaulting does not prevent the admins from reading users' passwords, and that's a debate."

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"The product is not customizable."

"Ping Identity Platform must improve its UI since its management console is complicated."

"Many times when we are authenticating, we'd like the freedom to set the time; maybe it needs to be slightly longer, and before we can authenticate it, it ends up in an error and then we have to create everything all over again in terms of launching the application."

"The product's community has certain shortcomings that require improvement."

"For external customers, they do have challenges, although there are solutions for that available, as well."

"We can choose a drop-down to search for which certificate we have to create, which is difficult."

"Some colleagues have mentioned API connectivity, data security, and privacy issues."

"I have contacted the technical support team at PingFederate. I would rate their help as two out of ten."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"The pricing is a bit 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."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

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

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

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"Ping Identity Platform is not very expensive."

"The platform's value justifies the pricing, especially considering its security features and scalability."

"PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools."

"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."

"The product is costly."

"Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"Ping Identity Platform is not an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	22

Questions from the Community

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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.

What needs improvement with Google Cloud Identity?

If you are asking about room for improvement with Google Cloud Identity, whatever is there already, cost is the only problem. If you are comparing with GCP, OCI, the cost will be a little bit highe...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingFederate?

Regarding pricing for Ping Identity Platform, I would rate it eight out of ten.

What needs improvement with PingAccess?

The areas where I think PingFederate needs room for improvement include that the most significant area I would recommend is that things such as redirects still do not have majority of the applicati...

What is your primary use case for PingAccess?

The main use case for PingFederate is that we are maintaining the centralized single sign-on with DuroSengel and Carabras as the two main instances to review. If any application is hosted outside o...

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Also Known As

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ

Overview

Google Cloud Identity provides a robust platform for managing user and group access across cloud resources, enhancing security with multi-factor authentication and unifying identities with seamless single sign-on.

Offering a comprehensive range of features, Google Cloud Identity presents a web-based user management portal, group access control, and context-aware access, which significantly improves security and simplifies application-level policies. Seamless integration with Google Workspace and straightforward setup processes enhance usability, while organizational unit management supports efficient policy handling. This makes cloud-based user management both straightforward and impactful. Areas for enhancement include password management and integration with third-party applications and systems like Mac and Active Directory. The interface could also be more user-friendly, while pricing adjustments could improve competitiveness. Monitoring capabilities require better customization, and mobile device management needs refinement for wider compatibility. Strengthening customer support access and robustness would encourage smoother user experiences.

What are the key features of Google Cloud Identity?

Group Access Control: Enables management of access to resources by defining groups.
Single Sign-On: Streamlines access across applications through single sign-on.
Unified Identity Access: Provides a single view for identity management.
Endpoint Management: Manages devices accessing cloud resources efficiently.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhances security with additional authentication steps.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating Google Cloud Identity?

Enhanced Security: Robust security is provided through multi-factor authentication and context-aware access.
Streamlined Access Management: Simplified user and access management cuts down administrative tasks.
Integration Capabilities: Ease of integration with tools like Google Workspace enhances functionality.
Simplified Policy Management: Intuitive organizational unit management makes handling policies efficient.

Numerous industries implement Google Cloud Identity for its single sign-on and access management capabilities, which enable fine-tuned cloud resource control, multi-device authentication, and effective user administration. By integrating with systems for user authentication and identity synchronization from Active Directory, companies utilize it for enhanced collaboration and mobile device management. A unified account experience augments security with multi-factor authentication, applicable across platforms without necessitating Google Workspace.

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Ping Identity Platform offers cloud capabilities for applications, supporting Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless authentication. It features flexible integrations and federated identity management, enhancing security through detailed compliance features and seamless IDP integration.

This platform meets enterprise needs with role-based access control, device management, API security, and risk-based adaptations. Its BYOD support, ease of integration, biometric authentication methods, and customizable options with PingFederate aid in enhancing security and convenience. Challenges such as the complex management console, network reliability, and limited customization are present. Users find areas for improvement in incident response features, bio-certification, and network handling for IP classification. Community support and documentation need strengthening to address existing device tracking and token management issues.

What are the key features of Ping Identity Platform?

Cloud Capabilities: Built for cloud applications with flexible integrations.
Federated Identity Management: Allows easy integration of multiple IDPs.
SSO and MFA Support: Ensure secure and seamless access.
Passwordless Authentication: Enhances user convenience.
API and Device Management: Protects and secures devices and APIs.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from Ping Identity Platform?

Enhanced Security: Through detailed compliance features and multi-protocol support.
User Convenience: Enabled by passwordless access and integration flexibility.
Improved Access Control: With role-based permissions and identity management integration.
Seamless Integration: Across a range of identity providers and authentication protocols.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and IT, enterprises deploy Ping Identity Platform for its ability to implement seamless SSO and MFA. It integrates with protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect to secure communications and user identities. This enhances security and user convenience for customer-facing and internal applications.

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Sample Customers

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels

Equinix, Land O'Lakes, CDPHP, Box, International SOS, Opower, VSP, Chevron, Truist, Academy of Art University, Northern Air Cargo, Repsol

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