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Head-to-head · Identity and Access Management Software

Google Cloud Identity vs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Google Cloud Identity #2 in Identity and Access Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Google Cloud
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management #3 in Identity and Access Management Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Oracle OCI IAM

Google Cloud Identity leads on 0 checks, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Cloud Identity · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceOracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management · $0.02/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Google Cloud Identity scores higher on our rubric for identity and access management software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management is cheaper to start at $0.02/user/mo against $6/user/mo.

Google Cloud Identity is the better fit for google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management is the better fit for low-cost IAM for Oracle Cloud environments.

  • Google Cloud Identity fits best

    Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management fits best

    Low-cost IAM for Oracle Cloud environments

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Side by side

Feature Google Cloud Identity 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Identity and Access Management Software #3 in Identity and Access Management Software
Best for Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM Low-cost IAM for Oracle Cloud environments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/mo $0.02/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Android, iOS Web
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Features Google Cloud Identity 3/3 · Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management 3/3
Directory sync ✓ ✓
Lifecycle provisioning ✓ ✓
Adaptive access policies ✓ ✓
Specs
SSO protocols SAML, OIDC OpenID Connect; SAML 2.0; OAuth 2.0; SCIM 2.0; RADIUS
MFA methods Security keys, Google Prompt, Google Authenticator and other TOTP code generators, backup codes, SMS, voice calls, passkeys Email; Duo Security; FIDO; mobile app passcode; SMS or phone call; mobile app notification
Included users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free tier includes core identity, SSO, MFA, and endpoint management
  • Supports SAML and OIDC SSO plus broad MFA methods
  • Adds lifecycle provisioning, adaptive access, LDAP, and directory sync
  • Free identity domain for OCI infrastructure and platform access
  • Federation, MFA, adaptive security, and lifecycle management
  • SCIM, Active Directory synchronization, and REST APIs
Cons
  • Free edition provides 50 user licenses by default
  • Advanced controls require the Premium edition
  • Flexible Premium billing costs $7.20 per user monthly
  • Workforce Premium costs $4.19392 per user per month
  • Separate plans target external, Oracle application, and workforce use cases
  • The Free plan focuses on OCI infrastructure and platform resources
Our verdict

Google Cloud Identity is a cloud-based identity and access management platform for organizations that need centralized control over users, groups, applications, and endpoints. It is particularly well suited to Google-centric environments,…

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management (OCI IAM) is a cloud-native identity and access service for Oracle Cloud resources and applications. It is designed for organizations managing workforce, Oracle application,…

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  1. Google Cloud IdentityIdentity and Access Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access ManagementIdentity and Access Management Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Cloud Identity — where it wins

    • Free tier includes core identity, SSO, MFA, and endpoint management
    • Supports SAML and OIDC SSO plus broad MFA methods
    • Adds lifecycle provisioning, adaptive access, LDAP, and directory sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Free edition provides 50 user licenses by default
    • Advanced controls require the Premium edition
    • Flexible Premium billing costs $7.20 per user monthly

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management — where it wins

    • Free identity domain for OCI infrastructure and platform access
    • Federation, MFA, adaptive security, and lifecycle management
    • SCIM, Active Directory synchronization, and REST APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Workforce Premium costs $4.19392 per user per month
    • Separate plans target external, Oracle application, and workforce use cases
    • The Free plan focuses on OCI infrastructure and platform resources
  • Google Cloud Identity9.2/10 · Free plan

    A capable IAM choice for Google-centric teams that need MFA, SSO, and lifecycle controls.

    Visit Google CloudFull verdict →
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management9.1/10 · Free plan

    A low-cost IAM option for OCI access, external users, and connected applications.

    Visit Oracle OCI IAMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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