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Head-to-head · Customer Identity and Access Management Software

Google Cloud Identity vs WSO2 Identity Server

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Google Cloud Identity #5 in Customer Identity and Access Management Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Google Cloud
WSO2 Identity Server #8 in Customer Identity and Access Management Software 6.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit WSO2

Google Cloud Identity leads on 0 checks, WSO2 Identity Server on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Cloud Identity · 7.1/10
  • Free planboth

Google Cloud Identity scores higher on our rubric for customer identity and access management software: 7.1 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Google Cloud Identity is the better fit for organizations already using Google Workspace or Cloud. WSO2 Identity Server is the better fit for teams needing open-source, self-hosted CIAM breadth.

  • Google Cloud Identity fits best

    Organizations already using Google Workspace or Cloud

  • WSO2 Identity Server fits best

    Teams needing open-source, self-hosted CIAM breadth

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Side by side

Feature Google Cloud Identity 7.1/10 Visit ↗ WSO2 Identity Server 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.6
Ranking #5 in Customer Identity and Access Management Software #8 in Customer Identity and Access Management Software
Best for Organizations already using Google Workspace or Cloud Teams needing open-source, self-hosted CIAM breadth
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Features Google Cloud Identity 0/6 · WSO2 Identity Server 0/6
Customer SSO Not published Not published
Social login Not published Not published
Adaptive authentication Not published Not published
Passkeys Not published Not published
Consent management Not published Not published
Customer profiles Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SAML and OIDC single sign-on for applications
  • Free edition includes 50 user licenses by default
  • Premium adds automated provisioning and Context-Aware Access
  • Supports OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0 for SSO and federation
  • Includes adaptive authentication and multiple MFA methods
  • Connects to LDAP, Active Directory, JDBC, and SCIM 2.0
Cons
  • Advanced provisioning and access controls require Premium
  • Annual Premium pricing requires an annual commitment
  • Flexible Premium costs more per user than annual billing
  • Self-hosted deployment calls for developer and administrator involvement
  • Its platform options center on self-hosted software and APIs
  • The self-hosted edition's pricing is not clearly laid out
Our verdict

Google Cloud Identity gives organizations a central place to manage users and groups, control access to applications, and manage endpoints. It is especially suited to organizations already using Google Workspace or Google Cloud. Its…

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WSO2 Identity Server is open-source identity and access management software for organizations building customer, workforce, partner, and API access systems. It is designed for developers and administrators who need control over deployment…

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  1. Google Cloud IdentityCustomer Identity and Access Management Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual)
  2. WSO2 Identity ServerCustomer Identity and Access Management Software 6.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Cloud Identity — where it wins

    • Supports SAML and OIDC single sign-on for applications
    • Free edition includes 50 user licenses by default
    • Premium adds automated provisioning and Context-Aware Access

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced provisioning and access controls require Premium
    • Annual Premium pricing requires an annual commitment
    • Flexible Premium costs more per user than annual billing

  • WSO2 Identity Server — where it wins

    • Supports OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0 for SSO and federation
    • Includes adaptive authentication and multiple MFA methods
    • Connects to LDAP, Active Directory, JDBC, and SCIM 2.0

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment calls for developer and administrator involvement
    • Its platform options center on self-hosted software and APIs
    • The self-hosted edition's pricing is not clearly laid out
  • Google Cloud Identity7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual)

    A Google-centered identity service with SSO, directory sync and context-aware access.

    Visit Google CloudFull verdict →
  • WSO2 Identity Server6.6/10 · Free plan

    A self-hosted CIAM option with broad authentication, federation, and provisioning capabilities.

    Visit WSO2Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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