Google Cloud Identity vs Okta Platform comparison

Google and Okta are both solutions in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category. Google is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Okta is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.7. Google holds a 12.3% mindshare in IAMS, compared to Okta’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Okta users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2025

Okta Platform and Google Cloud Identity compete in the identity management category. Okta seems to have the upper hand in security and user lifecycle management, making it preferable for large organizations.

Features: Okta Platform offers seamless identity management with features like Active Directory sync, user and app management, comprehensive workflow options, and robust multi-factor authentication (MFA). Its auto-provisioning and deprovisioning capabilities simplify user lifecycle management. Google Cloud Identity provides strong SSO integration with Google Workspace, a simple interface, and effective identity solutions for Google ecosystem users.

Room for Improvement: Okta Platform could enhance integration with third-party tools like Office 365, improve reporting and identity governance, and streamline the user onboarding process. Google Cloud Identity could benefit from improved monitoring and alert customizations, better integration with third-party applications, and enhanced password management features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Okta Platform and Google Cloud Identity cater to hybrid and public cloud environments, allowing flexible deployments. Okta is well-regarded for its responsive customer service, though initial response times can be slow. Google Cloud Identity has a robust support system with quick responses, reflecting their dedication to customer satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Okta Platform's pricing is higher but justified by an extensive feature set, offering value for large organizations and a strategic investment for identity management. Google Cloud Identity offers a cost-effective approach, especially when integrated with Google Workspace, attracting cost-conscious enterprises. Both platforms offer potential significant ROI, driven by Okta's security features and Google Cloud Identity's efficient integrations.

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity

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

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (10th), Cloud Resource Access Management (5th)

Okta Platform

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

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (2nd), Authentication Systems (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th), Access Management (2nd), ZTNA as a Service (5th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (1st), AI IT Support (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 12.3%, up from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Okta Platform is 7.9%, down from 14.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Okta Platform	7.9%
Google Cloud Identity	12.3%
Other	79.8%

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

Featured Reviews

Bhushan Ladkhedkar

Head - Work Transformation at Econz

User lifecycle management becomes streamlined with unified access and context-aware policies

If applications support SAML protocols, integration is always an easy task. However, there are difficulties with form-based applications or LDAP-based applications, particularly traditional applications. We need more flexibility not only with SAML but also with LDAP-based and form-based applications. Context-aware access currently only works with SAML-based applications. If other application integrations could support context-aware access, that would be helpful, as companies are in a transition mode with various traditional, form-based, and LDAP-based applications. Mobile device management could be improved. Through Google Cloud Identity, we can manage Android applications and have control over iOS devices, but container functionality is missing. This is particularly important for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios, especially in India where the market is now split equally between iOS and Android users. Improvements in this area and integration capabilities would be beneficial.

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SumitMundik

Lead Admin Systems at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Authentication process improves security with quick and intuitive user interface

The best feature is the speed and execution of Okta Workforce Identity. The moment you click on single sign-on, you immediately get the notification on your mobile phone, then you do the authentication and within a second you get authenticated. The entire customer experience is very good. The user interface is pretty simple, straightforward, and really good. Multi-factor authentication in Okta Workforce Identity is very useful so people who do not have access or are trying to access using just a user ID and password will be completely blocked because of this two-factor authentication. You will get the code, and as your device is authorized in the system, only that device can be used for the authentication purpose. A third person trying to access or hack your data will not be able to do that anymore. Additionally, you don't have to remember your passwords going forward. Previously, every 60 days or 90 days, passwords kept changing. With the two-factor authentication or single sign-on option in Okta Workforce Identity, you don't have to remember it anymore or write down passwords in plain text. If something goes wrong, we have the IAM team which can unlock your account immediately if you have issues.

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Pros

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

"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability."

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

"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is group access. You are able to assign policies to groups instead of users individually."

"The most valuable feature is the performance."

"The Cloud Identity is well advanced in terms of features, applications, and the components that it is offering."

"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 initial setup is easy."

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"I like the tool's workflows, which is user-friendly. It can integrate with different applications. I particularly like that users are delighted to access their applications without the hassle of entering their username and password each time. It truly enhances user-friendliness."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"The most valuable features of Okta Workforce Identity are SSO, MFA, and beneficial feature sets."

"It's reliable and it does what it is advertised to do."

"Okta integrates well with other solutions. Once you have integrated an application into Okta and onboarded a user, they will be onboarded for just-in-time provisioning."

"The best feature is the speed and execution of Okta Workforce Identity; the moment you click on single sign-on, you immediately get the notification on your mobile phone, then you do the authentication and within a second you get authenticated."

"Overall, I would rate Okta Customer Identity a ten."

"The most valuable features of Okta Customer Identity are there is no infrastructure cost, integrated, has plenty of documentation, and is user-friendly."

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Cons

"Overall, I would give a zero out of 10 for Google's support. There is no easy way to navigate issues without paid consultation, making it quite frustrating."

"If I were to suggest enhancements, it would mainly revolve around ensuring compatibility and maximizing integration options with various services."

"In the next release, I would like to see integration with different systems, mainly wireless SIEMS and other analytical systems that we want to introduce."

"The pricing for this solution is a little bit higher than AWS and others, which is something that should be improved."

"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."

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

"I would like to see more integration in future releases."

"Google Cloud Identity the UI could improve."

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"In the future, we'd like to see the product implement more security features, like, for example, zero-trust."

"There is an access request system that is very limited access to the systems available for end-users. The access request should improve in Okta Customer Identity."

"Okta doesn't have a partial push. It pushes down the full profile schema for lifecycle management or provisioning."

"The solution lacks an on-premises deployment model so it can't offer a hybrid solution. It would be ideal if clients had options that weren't just cloud-based."

"Okta has a limitation with directory integrations. If you have multiple Active Directory integrations, the user distinguished name (DN) and the manager DN don't get imported properly into the Okta user profile."

"There is a need for Okta to provide an end-to-end solution without needing a separate product like Zscaler for multifactor authentication."

"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"SSO and MFA for improved end-user experience, and protection against password spray attacks, account password self-service."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution is not expensive."

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

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

"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."

"When I worked on Cloud Identity, they offered a free or enterprise version. You can synchronize and create up to 100 user identities in the free version. After that, you have to purchase a business or enterprise license. In that model, you'll be charged based on the number of users."

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

"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."

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"The solution's pricing model could be better for SMBs."

"Okta Customer Identity is not an expensive solution."

"It has a yearly subscription. As compared to its competitors, it is quite expensive. It also has a complex licensing model."

"The product is expensive compared to other vendors."

"I believe it competes well. The pricing is pretty competitive. I know that Microsoft also provides something similar with its MFA and identity services."

"Workforce Identity is well-priced."

"This solution is costly. Pricing is decent if you have less users, but it significantly goes up the more users you have, with its cost not justified."

"This is an expensive solution but the security makes it worthwhile."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	36
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	44

Questions from the Community

How does Google Cloud Identity compare with Microsoft Intune?

Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also access to both Microsoft’s user community as well as around-the-clock customer s...

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What do you like most about Google Cloud Identity?

The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.

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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.

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What do you like most about Okta Workforce Identity?

Okta has introduced the Universal Directory. It has custom attribute capability and user permissions to read/write on their profiles or hide them. Profile sources and identity profile sourcing are ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Okta Workforce Identity?

Pricing for Okta is reasonably not that much, however, I don't have access to the commercial aspect.

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What needs improvement with Okta Workforce Identity?

Currently, in Okta Workforce Identity we get the two-digit authentication code. Instead of getting the two-digit authentication code, if we had an option to do fingerprint verification, that would ...

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Also Known As

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium

Okta Customer Identity, Workforce Identity

Overview

Cloud Identity is an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) product. It offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in G Suite as a stand-alone product. As an administrator, you can use Cloud Identity to manage your users, apps, and devices from a central location - the Google Admin console.

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Okta Platform provides comprehensive identity and access management, featuring Active Directory Sync, user management, and app auto-provisioning. It ensures security through single sign-on and adaptive multi-factor authentication.

Okta Platform offers advanced integration capabilities, allowing seamless connection with in-house and cloud applications. Security features are robust, incorporating multi-factor authentication and SSO to prevent unauthorized access. Users benefit from its ease of use and the ability to integrate and manage numerous applications effectively. While generally praised, users note areas for improvement, such as high costs and complex setups. Better integrations with on-premises systems and third-party tools are desired along with enhanced error logging and reporting features.

What are Okta's key features?

Active Directory Sync: Simplifies app management by synchronizing user directories.
Single Sign-On: Provides desktop SSO for easier access to multiple apps.
Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication: Offers robust security options for different scenarios.
Universal Directory: Supports flexible identity management and configuration.
Integration Capability: Enables connections with both in-house and SaaS applications.

What benefits do organizations find in Okta?

Enhanced Security: Multi-layered authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines user provisioning and app assignments.
Increased Compliance: Ensures secure access management aligning with IT policies.
Seamless Integration: Facilitates connections with various applications enhancing operational workflows.

Companies across industries implement Okta to secure user authentication and streamline onboarding processes. It supports access management for both on-premises and cloud applications, synchronizing directories and facilitating SaaS services. Organizations benefit from reduced credential management complexity and improved IT infrastructure compliance.

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