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At a Glance
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Identity Platform
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon Cognito excels in scalability, with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for businesses anticipating rapid growth. In contrast, Google Cloud Identity Platform scores 8.5 in this area, which may be a consideration for companies with less aggressive scaling needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Identity Platform offers superior ease of administration, scoring 9.7 compared to Amazon Cognito's 8.7. This suggests that users find Google’s interface and management tools more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight that Amazon Cognito's self-registration and self-service features score 8.2, while Google Cloud Identity Platform shines with a score of 8.8. This indicates that Google provides a more streamlined experience for users managing their own accounts.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Google Cloud Identity Platform is notably higher, with a score of 8.8, compared to Amazon Cognito's 7.5. This could be a critical factor for businesses that require reliable support during implementation and ongoing use.
  • Reviewers say that both platforms perform well in consent and preference management, with Amazon Cognito scoring 9.0 and Google Cloud Identity Platform slightly higher at 9.2. This suggests that both products are effective in helping businesses manage user consent, but Google may offer a slight edge.
  • Users report that social login features are more robust in Google Cloud Identity Platform, which scores 8.7 compared to Amazon Cognito's 8.2. This could be a deciding factor for businesses looking to enhance user engagement through social media integrations.
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Amazon Cognito
No pricing available
Google Cloud Identity Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Cognito
No trial information available
Google Cloud Identity Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
36
9.1
17
Ease of Use
8.1
36
8.6
17
Ease of Setup
8.8
12
8.7
9
Ease of Admin
8.7
10
9.8
8
Quality of Support
7.5
34
8.8
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
10
9.6
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
35
7.8
16
Features by Category
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.4
12
8.7
10
Functionality
8.2
10
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8.8
8
8.2
12
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8.5
9
9.2
12
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8.5
9
Feature Not Available
9.2
8
8.2
11
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8.7
9
8.2
10
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8.7
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Amazon Cognito and Google Cloud Identity Platform are categorized as Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Unique Categories
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito has no unique categories
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito
Computer Software
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Financial Services
9.1%
Automotive
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Other
50.0%
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Computer Software
13.6%
Consulting
9.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.5%
Retail
4.5%
Program Development
4.5%
Other
63.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

How easy it is to start using it. The CLI is awesome!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ng Z.
NZ
Ng Z.
Verified User in Computer Software

Documentation is all over the place. And Cognito can be broken it 2 or 3 products by itself. Getting through the documentation took me a lot of time. I am also struggling with a few API calls that seem to return some issues

Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

information all in one place, easy access

Most Helpful Critical Review
Isha M.
IM
Isha M.
Verified User in Design

The only feature that I dislike is although the account is intelligently protected, it is challenging to complete the multi-factor authentication if you don't have access to your mobile. And, the silos are not unique, so different users have individual...

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Discussions
Amazon Cognito
Amazon Cognito Discussions
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Google Cloud Identity Platform
Google Cloud Identity Platform Discussions
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