Google Cloud Identity
8.3#2 in authentication softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Shibboleth
6.7#15 in single sign-on softwareFrom $3,354 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Identity | Shibboleth |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Cloud Identity centrally manages users and groups as an Identity as a Service solution. | Shibboleth provides identity management software for individual organisations and multi-site federations. |
Google Cloud Identity plans
- Cloud Identity Premium — Annual/Fixed-Term Plan$6 a month
- Cloud Identity Premium — Flexible Plan$7.20 a month
- Cloud Identity FreeFree
- Cloud Identity Premium$7.20 a month
- Cloud Identity Premium Flexible$7.20 a month
- Cloud Identity Premium Annual/Fixed-Term$72 a year
Shibboleth plans
- Shibboleth softwareFree
- Academic/Non-Profit Small$3,354 a year
- Commercial Small$6,707 a year
- Academic/Non-Profit Medium$6,707 a year
- Academic/Non-Profit Large$10,061 a year
- Commercial Medium$13,415 a year
Pick Google Cloud Identity if…
Cloud Identity suits organizations managing users, app access, and supported devices centrally. The Free edition has 50 user licenses by default, while Premium adds listed enterprise and provisioning features.
Pick Shibboleth if…
Shibboleth is aimed at organisations, academic institutions and identity federations managing identity across services or sites. It may suit teams able to use its documentation and community support, or Consortium members seeking additional support.