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Compare Azure Key Vault and Google Cloud Key Management Service 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Key Vault
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Key VaultGoogle Cloud Key Management Service
Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Key Management ServiceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud Key Management Service excels in its Policy And Role-Based Access Controls with a score of 9.7, allowing for fine-grained access management, while Azure Key Vault, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.3 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud's Envelope Encryption feature is highly rated at 9.2, providing robust security for sensitive data, whereas Azure Key Vault's similar feature scores a bit higher at 9.3, indicating a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- G2 users highlight that Google Cloud Key Management Service has a more user-friendly Management Console with a score of 8.7, compared to Azure Key Vault's 8.9, suggesting that Azure's interface may be more complex for some users.
- Users on G2 report that Google Cloud's Audit trail functionality is rated at 8.9, which is comparable to Azure Key Vault's 8.8, indicating both products provide solid auditing capabilities, but Google Cloud has a slight edge in user experience.
- Reviewers say that Google Cloud's API/Integrations score of 9.1 is a strong point, allowing for seamless integration with other services, while Azure Key Vault's score of 8.8 suggests it may not be as flexible in this regard.
- Users report that Azure Key Vault shines in Regional Support with a score of 8.9, indicating better availability in various regions compared to Google Cloud's 7.7, which may be a crucial factor for businesses operating in multiple locations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Key Vault
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Key Management Service
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Key Vault
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud Key Management Service
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37
9.2
21
Ease of Use
8.5
40
8.8
21
Ease of Setup
9.0
17
8.8
19
Ease of Admin
8.9
15
9.2
11
Quality of Support
8.8
36
8.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
9.4
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
38
9.4
21
Features by Category
Functionality
9.1
11
8.8
11
9.3
9
9.2
11
8.7
9
8.8
11
Availability
8.8
10
8.8
11
9.2
10
9.1
11
8.9
11
7.7
11
8.9
11
8.6
11
Administration
8.7
10
8.6
11
8.9
12
9.1
11
8.9
11
8.8
11
Functionality
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
10
8.9
6
8.3
12
8.9
6
9.1
13
9.2
6
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Key Vault and Google Cloud Key Management Service are categorized as Encryption Key Management and Secrets Management Tools
Unique Categories
Azure Key Vault is categorized as Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Google Cloud Key Management Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Key Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer Software
10.6%
Accounting
10.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Insurance
4.3%
Other
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer Software
13.6%
Retail
9.1%
Consulting
4.5%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Key Vault
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dilip k.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Great initiative by Azure microsoft cloud to store all the passwords and it comes with enhanced security features in the market and can be easily used by every project.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Not a huge fan on the interconnectedness of Microsoft services, would prefer not to be constantly bombarded by suggestions to use other Microsoft services.
Google Cloud Key Management Service
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Encryption is one the best feature in Google cloud key management service. Encryption provides a high level security features.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dilip k.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Great initiative by Azure microsoft cloud to store all the passwords and it comes with enhanced security features in the market and can be easily used by every project.
Verified User in Management Consulting
Encryption is one the best feature in Google cloud key management service. Encryption provides a high level security features.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Not a huge fan on the interconnectedness of Microsoft services, would prefer not to be constantly bombarded by suggestions to use other Microsoft services.
Alternatives
Discussions
Try to add other monitor tool which will help to manage our keys
1 comment
RP
Cipertrust Cloud Key Manager (CCKM) from Thales VormetricRead more
Azure Key Vault has no more discussions with answers
Google Cloud Key Management Service has no discussions with answers
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