# Google Cloud Identity: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 10 judge labels across 3 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/google-cloud-identity/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce identity and SSO | 0% | 10 | 0% | 5 |
| Customer identity and access management | 0% | 44 | 33% | 3 |
| Multi-factor authentication | 0% | 37 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "The Free tier provides essential identity management features, making it an attractive option for organizations primarily using Google services" (Claude Haiku 4.5, CIAM)
- "Stick with native (Entra ID or Google Cloud Identity—free edition up to 50 users)." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Workforce identity)
- "Google Cloud Identity is inexpensive and covers the essentials" (MiniMax M2.5, Workforce identity)
- "can be cost-effective if you're centered on Google Workspace" (GPT-5.4 mini, Workforce identity)

## And against it

- "caution if you are not already committed to Google Cloud" (Perplexity Sonar, CIAM)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.