Google Cloud Identity vs Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform

Google Cloud Identity9.2Visit Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform8.7Visit

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

vs

Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform #7 in Identity and Access Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Thales

• Google Cloud Identity fits best

  Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM

• Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform fits best

  Enterprise federation with adaptive authentication

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Google Cloud Identity 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Identity and Access Management Software	#7 in Identity and Access Management Software
Best for	Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM	Enterprise federation with adaptive authentication
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, Android, iOS	Web
Integrations	5 integrations	10 integrations
Features Google Cloud Identity 3/3 · Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform 3/3
Directory sync	✓	✓
Lifecycle provisioning	✓	✓
Adaptive access policies	✓	✓
Specs
SSO protocols	SAML, OIDC	SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect 1.0
MFA methods	Security keys, Google Prompt, Google Authenticator and other TOTP code generators, backup codes, SMS, voice calls, passkeys	OTP by SMS, OTP by voice call, OTP by email, TOTP authenticator, push notification, magic link, QR code
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	Supports SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM Offers broad MFA, step-up authentication, and risk-based access Combines federation, lifecycle management, and delegated administration
Cons	Free edition provides 50 user licenses by default Advanced controls require the Premium edition Flexible Premium billing costs $7.20 per user monthly	Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales Its broad scope may exceed simpler IAM requirements Configuration can involve multiple identity and provisioning components
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,… Read the review →	Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform is a modular SaaS customer identity and access management platform for organizations serving customers, citizens, business partners, contractors, gig workers, and employees. It combines identity storage,… Read the review →

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

• Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform — where it wins

  • Supports SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM
  • Offers broad MFA, step-up authentication, and risk-based access
  • Combines federation, lifecycle management, and delegated administration

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed simpler IAM requirements
  • Configuration can involve multiple identity and provisioning components

• 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 →
• Thales OneWelcome Identity Platform8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad CIAM platform for federation, adaptive authentication, and lifecycle control.

  Visit ThalesFull verdict →