Smallstep Platform vs. Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Smallstep Platform | Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 10 | 58 |
| Ease of use | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 30 | 55.555556 |
| Small Business | 30.0% | 56.3% |
| Mid-Market | 30.0% | 27.1% |
| Enterprise | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| Total page views | 362 | 559 |
| Total LLM citations | 2,457 | 1,201 |
Smallstep Platform
Smallstep is a certificate management and device identity platform that helps organizations automate encryption, authentication, and access control across devices, users, and workloads. It provides a unified approach to establishing digital trust using cryptographic certificates rather than passwords or shared secrets. Smallstep is designed for IT, security, and DevOps teams that manage distributed infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Ease of Use
- Secure Access
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Access Control
- Accessibility
- Security
Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Fine-grained access control and visibility for centrally managing cloud resources.
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Intuitive
- Accessibility
- Access Control
- Easy Management