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At a Glance
Auth0
Auth0
Star Rating
(181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Star Rating
(48)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) excels in "Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization" with a score of 9.0, making it easier for organizations to manage user identities across multiple platforms. In contrast, Auth0 by Okta received a lower score of 8.8 in this area, indicating a slight disadvantage in synchronization capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud IAM's "Cloud Directory" feature stands out with a score of 9.2, providing a robust solution for managing user data in the cloud. Auth0 by Okta, while still effective, scored 8.5, suggesting that its cloud directory capabilities may not be as comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Auth0 by Okta shines in "Single Sign-On" functionality, achieving a score of 9.1, which enhances user experience by allowing seamless access across multiple applications. Google Cloud IAM scored lower at 8.2, indicating that its SSO capabilities may not be as user-friendly or extensive.
  • Reviewers say that Google Cloud IAM's "Approval Workflows" feature is highly rated at 9.7, facilitating efficient access management processes. In comparison, Auth0 by Okta scored 9.0, which, while still strong, suggests that Google Cloud IAM may offer more streamlined workflow options.
  • G2 users report that Auth0 by Okta's "Password Manager" feature is particularly well-received, with a score of 9.2, indicating a strong focus on password security and management. Google Cloud IAM, however, scored lower at 7.9, suggesting that its password management features may not be as robust or user-friendly.
  • Users say that both products offer "Multi-Factor Authentication," but Google Cloud IAM scored 8.6 while Auth0 by Okta achieved a higher score of 9.0. This indicates that Auth0 may provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly multi-factor authentication experience, which is crucial for enhancing security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Auth0
Free Plan
Free
Browse all 6 pricing plans
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No pricing available
Free Trial
Auth0
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
131
8.9
36
Ease of Use
8.3
135
8.5
39
Ease of Setup
8.2
102
8.5
25
Ease of Admin
8.4
102
8.8
20
Quality of Support
8.3
121
8.0
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
91
8.9
19
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
131
9.1
38
Features by Category
8.6
877
Not enough data
Authentication Options
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
Access Control Types
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.3
148
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
User Maintenance
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Governance
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Administration
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
152
Not enough data
Authentication type
7.9
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.1
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Implementation
9.2
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
9.0
17
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
9.2
90
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Reporting
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.5
159
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.7
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
236
8.4
107
Functionality
8.8
31
8.6
11
Feature Not Available
7.9
11
9.1
29
8.2
11
8.7
29
8.9
11
9.3
37
8.2
10
9.0
24
8.6
11
Type
Feature Not Available
7.7
10
9.0
28
8.5
11
Reporting
8.6
28
8.8
11
8.0
30
8.5
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Auth0
Auth0
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Auth0 and Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) are categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Auth0
Auth0
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.7%
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Auth0
Auth0
Computer Software
23.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Financial Services
7.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
48.3%
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Computer & Network Security
15.9%
Internet
4.5%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Other
31.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Auth0
Auth0
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AG
Andreas G.
Verified User in Real Estate

- Auth0 cares about and gives back to the (open source) community, e.g. with the free plan - Auth0 develops most of their software/libraries not as proprietary closed source but in the open which improves trust and security - Auth0's only and main focus...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike M.
MM
Mike M.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Nobody responds to their emails. I have 3 emails out to three different salespeople about plans so I can go live with my app. I've been waiting weeks to hear back from any of them. The irony is, is that they were the ones who sent me an email asking if I...

Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

I like the best its simplicity of usage.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jayaprakash R.
JR
Jayaprakash R.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Cost of the product needs to be reduced and also configuration guides

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Discussions
Auth0
Auth0 Discussions
Getting MFA with India KYC
1 comment
DW
You can set up custom MFA factors with with guide. https://auth0.com/docs/multifactor-authentication/customRead more
How do you port email templates to a third-party vendor?
1 comment
KS
Hey there Tom! It's Konrad - Auth0 Community Engineer. I think this question is more toward Emarsys than us. Let me understand that more thoroughly, as...Read more
What is auth0 used for?
1 comment
Jari N.
JN
The process of managing and controlling who has access to certain resources and information within an organization.Read more
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) Discussions
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