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Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

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
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in ZTNA
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (12th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is 2.1%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ZTNA Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy2.1%
Intercept X Endpoint1.0%
Other96.9%
ZTNA
 

Featured Reviews

Nobuaki Kitamura - PeerSpot reviewer
Google Cloud Platform works better with Google Workspace, stable product but a bit complicated, especially the networking
We used Google Workspace, so all my employees have Google Workspace accounts. I initially wanted to use Google Cloud Platform for subscription compatibility. Google Cloud Platform works better with Google Workspace, but unfortunately, it's a bit complicated, especially the networking. Oracle Cloud's virtual network system is much easier and more flexible. Also, Oracle was cheaper. That's the main reason we chose Oracle Cloud.
Suwandhi Suraweera - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers advanced filtering features and benefits from improved licensing and performance
There is a licensing issue with Intercept X Endpoint. Their licenses are user-based. Most of our customers use per device licenses, and they need per device licenses because they use one PC for multiple accounts. This creates a problem. There was one customer who complained about the slowness of PCs using Intercept X Endpoint. They use minor performance PCs, which causes their PCs to become slow.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to integrate, especially if I consider the fact that it gives me a single dashboard where I have all the applications or apps displayed."
"There is a lot of flexibility and a lot of control if you use this efficiently."
"The solution's speed, processing power, and user functionality are some of its most valuable features."
"Google Cloud Platform has the best feature for real-time collaboration."
"The latest versions of the managed Kubernetes clusters are good."
"It is totally awesome in terms of scalability. Its scalability was the main reason for moving to Google Cloud. It also comes with a lot of features. We are satisfied with the features it has."
"The solution has many features for stability and security."
"We do not need to maintain the hardware."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be the EDR."
"The most valuable features are the range and restriction."
"It is one of the best in terms of technicality."
"What I have found the most valuable about Sophos Intercept X is the ease of use with management administration and the solution's ability to stop exploits and ransomware."
"The solution protects us."
"This solution offers very good performance and it has great features."
"The most effective features of Intercept X Endpoint for threat prevention are ransomware protection, miscellaneous behavior detection, and network threat protection."
"One of the best use cases involves synchronized security staff, which allows us to manage both the firewall and the anti-virus features from the cloud."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the pricing."
"The stability regarding voice commands in the solution has certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"Google is not well supported in France."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy has certain limitations as a document or file management system, especially for non-workspace accounts. Manual management is required for most actions, and group management can be challenging. The process of managing permissions individually is time-consuming and not very efficient. For education purposes, the collaboration tools for working on files, assignments, and groups need improvement. The existing tools are inadequate and can be difficult to work with. Additionally, the grading books for teachers are not very useful and require improvement."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy should improve stability."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"The solution's AI integration could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in the tools and features available on the GCP. In particular, the managed databases and queues could be improved, and it would be beneficial to have more offerings in areas such as data science and data warehousing. Additionally, GCP could benefit from offering similar tools to those offered by its competitors, such as Amazon AWS's Redshift."
"The initial setup was not very user-friendly."
"Pricing is high."
"Needs more flexible reporting, particularly for medium to large size companies."
"They should keep doing what they're doing. Both of them have entered the EDR/MDR space, and they're keeping up with their competitors. I have a hard time understanding why their capabilities aren't garnering more attention."
"Sophos has a lot of different features. Some of them are tied to different clients, which may mean that different prices or licenses have to be added on. It can be a little bit confusing if you're not familiar with the logic of how they work. They can make it a little bit clearer."
"The product defends very well on its own but could possibly use enhancement in giving users more controls."
"We've had difficulty with uninstalling the solution. When we try to uninstall an old version of the basic Sophos Antivirus, it doesn't seem to uninstall completely."
"In my opinion, there have been significant developments in the product. In my opinion, I don’t have any suggestions as of now, however I can suggest a cost deduction which will be beneficial for all the parties. It will also relieve our budget and benefit our team."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a need to make yearly payments toward the solution's licensing."
"There is a need to make payments towards the license in charges attached to the product on a yearly basis."
"The monthly payments made towards the licensing cost of the solution are not expensive."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is an expensive solution."
"I think that the cost is metered based on the data, but I don't have the details."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is quite an expensive solution."
"The solution's price is normal."
"The product's costing model needs improvement."
"You can purchase a license for one to three years."
"It is not very expensive but I don't have specific pricing details. The licensing is usually done on yearly basis."
"We renew the license for one year at $10,000."
"While I do not have much experience dealing with the price, we have been entitled to a substantial discount on the solution in our use of it as an educational tool."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing ten out of ten."
"Licensing fees are paid monthly."
"Licensing costs are not expensive."
"The cost of Sophos Intercept X is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business72
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

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.
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
 

Also Known As

GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
Sophos Intercept X
 

Overview

 

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