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Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 15, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy enhances collaboration and security for Google apps, with ROI varying based on utilization strategies.
Sentiment score
5.4
Intercept X Endpoint is valued for effective ransomware protection, strategic benefits, and positive ROI despite not being the cheapest.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy support varies; some find it excellent while others face inefficiencies, affecting direct Google interaction.
Sentiment score
6.4
Intercept X Endpoint support is knowledgeable and helpful, but users frequently report slow response times and desire faster service.
When you are in real deep trouble, you just want to get out of it; you don't need so many jargons.
IT Head at Dee Development
Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
There are issues with onboarding technical engineers to resolve problems, which causes delays.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is praised for effective scalability and ease of management despite potential cost concerns.
Sentiment score
7.5
Intercept X Endpoint is highly scalable, suitable for all business sizes with seamless user and endpoint expansion capabilities.
Intercept X Endpoint's scalability is good.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
The tool's scalability is good, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is praised for its reliability and stability, with minor issues mainly in virtual machines.
Sentiment score
8.0
Intercept X Endpoint is generally reliable with minimal issues, effective protection, and low resource use; manage updates during off-peak times.
In terms of stability, I would rate Intercept X Endpoint an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
To improve Intercept X Endpoint performance, upgrades in RAM and other system features are needed.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy needs better user-friendliness, integration, security, support, and cost-effectiveness for enhanced performance and usability.
Intercept X Endpoint needs improved integration, modern interface, resource efficiency, licensing flexibility, malware detection, reporting, and pricing.
Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations.
IT Head at Dee Development
There should be a profile where I can see what files Sophos is scanning.
Team Lead at KO
Intercept X Endpoint sometimes slows down machines due to high CPU utilization and significant RAM consumption during scanning.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
 

Setup Cost

Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy offers competitive pricing, with mixed reviews on cost-effectiveness compared to AWS and Oracle alternatives.
Intercept X Endpoint pricing is moderate with discounts available; costs vary by user/server numbers and additional features.
It is quite costly when measuring Intercept X Endpoint's protective capabilities against zero-day attacks.
Technology Solutions Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The setup costs and licensing for Sophos Intercept X Endpoint are good.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
 

Valuable Features

Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy provides scalable security, user-friendly access management, real-time collaboration, and seamless integration with minimal expertise needed.
Intercept X Endpoint excels with deep learning, threat detection, synchronized security, ransomware protection, and user-friendly management features.
Intercept X Endpoint offers multiple features, including the Threat Analysis Center, remote run ransomware protection, and CryptoGuard.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
Its AI algorithms provide excellent protection against attackers.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint is the only endpoint security product I know that provides content filtering and application controls.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity-Aware...
Ranking in ZTNA
11th
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
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
109
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (16th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ZTNA Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Intercept X Endpoint1.2%
Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy2.5%
Other96.3%
ZTNA
 

Featured Reviews

Nobuaki Kitamura - PeerSpot reviewer
managing director of IT Department at Nara OA System Inc
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.
AM
IT Head at Dee Development
Has struggled to detect major threats but has offered basic protection over time
Intercept X Endpoint could learn from CrowdStrike in terms of overall performance and filtering because performance is most important, especially these days as Windows is getting buggier and buggier, which puts a huge load on the PC, and even with the most advanced CPUs and everything in place, it still lags in performance in so many places, thanks to Windows' clumsy design of these collaboration suites that make it extremely heavy on PC's resources. The interface of Intercept X Endpoint is quite old-fashioned. The Sophos interfaces, including for Intercept X Endpoint, are quite bad actually; to be very honest, even in UTM boxes, they are not great at all. You can hardly see a very small portion of windows while it's creating the firewall rules, and we have been complaining about this for quite some time, but there hasn't been any improvement on those grounds. Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations; otherwise, if we had to depend on this solution, we would have been long dead because the infection was so bad, it couldn't even detect the infection. Intercept X Endpoint cannot handle zero-day attacks; in my experience, last year, we had this major issue with a malware attack, and it happened just because of our backup policies that we were able to recover without any support from Sophos, which just told us they would charge us some 1 Crore in rupees. Intercept X Endpoint should improve their implementation; things will never be perfect for the new world. This new world is always facing new kinds of attacks and new ways to compromise the system. They need to learn fast, implement fast, and sometimes redesigning the solution is the solution—not just patchwork. There was a time we used to love Sophos because of its fresh design and innovative thought. In my experience, when technical companies are led by MBA professionals, they lose their shine on the technical part and become more dependent on target sales; it turns into a marketing-centric operation that loses the technical focus completely.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Performing Arts
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
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 Business75
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?
Intercept X Endpoint has some impact on the budget. It is quite costly when measuring Intercept X Endpoint's protective capabilities against zero-day attacks.
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

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