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At a Glance
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Star Rating
(18)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Key Management Service
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Google Cloud Key Management Service excels in its Policy And Role-Based Access Controls with a score of 9.7, allowing for fine-grained access management, while Azure Key Vault, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud's Envelope Encryption feature is highly rated at 9.2, providing robust data protection, whereas Azure Key Vault's similar feature scores a bit higher at 9.3, indicating a slight edge in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Cloud Key Management Service has a superior Ease of Use rating of 9.0 compared to Azure Key Vault's 8.5, suggesting that users find Google’s interface more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • Users on G2 report that Azure Key Vault offers better Regional Support with a score of 8.9, compared to Google Cloud's 7.7, which may be a crucial factor for businesses operating in multiple regions.
  • Reviewers say that Google Cloud's Audit trail functionality is rated at 8.9, providing comprehensive tracking of key usage, while Azure Key Vault is close behind with a score of 8.8, indicating both products offer solid auditing capabilities.
  • Users report that Google Cloud Key Management Service shines in Quality of Support with a score of 8.9, slightly ahead of Azure Key Vault's 8.8, suggesting that users may have a better experience when seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Key Vault
No pricing available
Google Cloud Key Management Service
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Key Vault
No trial information available
Google Cloud Key Management Service
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37
9.3
16
Ease of Use
8.5
40
8.9
16
Ease of Setup
9.0
17
8.8
14
Ease of Admin
8.9
15
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.8
36
8.8
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
9.4
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
38
9.3
16
Features by Category
Encryption Key ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.9
104
8.8
110
Functionality
9.1
11
8.8
11
9.3
9
9.2
11
8.7
9
8.8
11
Availability
8.8
10
8.8
11
9.2
10
9.1
11
8.9
11
7.7
11
8.9
11
8.6
11
Administration
8.7
10
8.6
11
8.9
12
9.1
11
8.9
11
8.8
11
Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.7
30
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Secrets Management ToolsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.7
35
9.0
18
Functionality
8.8
10
8.9
6
8.3
12
8.9
6
9.1
13
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Azure Key Vault and Google Cloud Key Management Service are categorized as Encryption Key Management and Secrets Management Tools
Unique Categories
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault is categorized as Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.7%
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer Software
10.6%
Accounting
10.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Insurance
4.3%
Other
42.6%
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Retail
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
Most Helpful Favorable Review
parth p.
PP
parth p.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Ability to BYOK and to import HSM protected keys without leaving it's boundary.

Most Helpful Critical Review
BM
Bobbie M.
Verified User in Accounting

More features would be nice, based on more customer feedback.

Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

Keep millions of encryption keys, allowing you to determine the level of granularity at which to encrypt your data.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault Discussions
Try to add other monitor tool which will help to manage our keys
1 comment
Rahul P.
RP
Cipertrust Cloud Key Manager (CCKM) from Thales VormetricRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Key Vault has no more discussions with answers
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Google Cloud Key Management Service Discussions
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Google Cloud Key Management Service has no discussions with answers