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Google Cloud Identity vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
3.9
Google Cloud Identity's support is seen as professional but inconsistent in response times and knowledge, with noted stability in service.
Sentiment score
6.6
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides efficient support with responsive service, though some experience delays and language challenges in specific regions.
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.4
Google Cloud Identity needs integration improvements, cost competitiveness, a simplified interface, increased storage, enhanced security, user provisioning, and zero trust enrollment.
Sentiment score
4.9
SailPoint struggles with high costs, technical issues, and lacks user-friendly features, requiring improvements in integration and automation.
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
IdentityIQ should be more widely available on the cloud, especially in regions like the Middle East where residency issues are present.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Google Cloud Identity is praised for its scalability, flexibility, and effective management of various-sized organizations, requiring additional licenses for larger users.
Sentiment score
7.5
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud effectively scales for large businesses, though challenges exist with virtualized platforms and high processing demands.
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
7.9
Google Cloud Identity provides competitive and reasonable pricing, with free options for up to 100 users and potential discounts.
Sentiment score
5.6
SailPoint's pricing is high but offers value with flexible identity management, though setup costs may deter small businesses.
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.7
Users praise Google Cloud Identity's excellent stability, 24/7 availability, quick issue resolution, and consistently high reliability ratings.
Sentiment score
7.9
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is highly stable with minor bugs, receiving high stability ratings and praised for flexibility.
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.1
Google Cloud Identity offers centralized user management, security features, user-friendly interface, easy deployment, and comprehensive documentation for enhanced usability.
Sentiment score
8.0
SailPoint Identity Cloud offers user-friendly, robust integration, exceptional scalability, and enhances governance with advanced automation and compliance features.
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
The most valuable features include its ability to integrate with AI and machine learning.
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Identity
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (8th)
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Identity is 16.4%, down from 21.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is 10.5%, up from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

EkoNugroho - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced security and simplicity in deployment for a holistic protection
The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its simplicity in deployment. You only need to purchase and assign licenses to users, and there's no need for extensive setup. Another valuable feature is its integration with Google Workspace, which enhances security through context-aware access and allows for geographic and IP-specific restrictions. This ensures secure access to applications and data.
RameshBhattacharjee - PeerSpot reviewer
Great features with good certification module but the cost can be prohibitive for some
The only issue I have with the product is that there are modules that need to be bought separately, and that makes the product prohibitive for some of the customers that I've worked with, particularly in the middle-tier range. The solution itself is expensive and then when you add the cost of the modules it becomes too much. They could provide something similar to what Okta offers and I believe this would give the company a lot more traction in the mid-size range of companies. I'd like to see SailPoint support for custom-based connectors.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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...
What do you like most about Google Cloud Identity?
The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Identity?
Google services are affordable compared to other services. Additional costs depend on the specific products; for example, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) may require extra payment for additional suppor...
How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...
What do you like most about SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
 

Also Known As

Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

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Sample Customers

ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Cloud Identity vs. SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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