Okta Workforce Identity vs Google Cloud Identity

Okta Workforce Identity9.4Visit Google Cloud Identity9.2Visit

Higher score Okta Workforce Identity #1 in Identity and Access Management Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Okta

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Google Cloud Identity #2 in Identity and Access Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Google Cloud

• Okta Workforce Identity fits best

  Mature enterprise workforce IAM

• Google Cloud Identity fits best

  Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM

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Side by side

Feature	Okta Workforce Identity 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Google Cloud Identity 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Identity and Access Management Software	#2 in Identity and Access Management Software
Best for	Mature enterprise workforce IAM	Google-centric organizations needing affordable IAM
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	$6/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, Android, iOS
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Features Okta Workforce Identity 3/3 · Google Cloud Identity 3/3
Directory sync	✓	✓
Lifecycle provisioning	✓	✓
Adaptive access policies	✓	✓
Specs
SSO protocols	OIDC, SAML, WS-Fed, SWA	SAML, OIDC
MFA methods	Okta Verify, passkeys (FIDO2/WebAuthn), YubiKey, smart cards, email, phone/SMS, security questions, temporary access codes, third-party authenticators	Security keys, Google Prompt, Google Authenticator and other TOTP code generators, backup codes, SMS, voice calls, passkeys
Included users	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers SSO, MFA, directory, lifecycle, governance, and PAM Supports adaptive, risk-based authentication and identity threat detection Connects with cloud, on-premises, mobile, HR, and directory environments	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
Cons	No free plan is offered Starter is limited to 5 Workflows Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans	Free edition provides 50 user licenses by default Advanced controls require the Premium edition Flexible Premium billing costs $7.20 per user monthly
Our verdict	Okta Workforce Identity is a cloud identity and access management platform for employees, contractors, and partners. It brings together single sign-on, configurable multi-factor authentication, adaptive access policies, Universal… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Okta Workforce Identity — where it wins

  • Covers SSO, MFA, directory, lifecycle, governance, and PAM
  • Supports adaptive, risk-based authentication and identity threat detection
  • Connects with cloud, on-premises, mobile, HR, and directory environments

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Starter is limited to 5 Workflows
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans

• 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

• Okta Workforce Identity9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad workforce IAM suite for organizations with mature identity requirements.

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• 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 →