AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Security
- Ease of Use
- Access Control
- Intuitive
- Easy Management
- Integrations
Cons
- Complexity
- Difficult Learning
- Learning Curve
- Error Handling
- UX Improvement
- Lack of Information
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 29.5% |
| Mid-Market | 36.2% |
| Enterprise | 34.2% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 3.8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 3 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q1 | 53 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q2 | 6 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q3 | 2 | 4.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Essential for Secure, Cost-Effective Management
“I like that AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) helps ensure our security and provides a good way to manage AWS, especially since we operate across several servers on the West Coast. I also appreciate that it gives us a way to log in and check our billing standpoint, which i”
Secure, Fine-Grained Access Control That Keeps AWS Productivity High
“What I like most about AWS IAM is how securely it lets me manage users, roles, and permissions through fine grained access control. It integrates smoothly with other AWS services, supports multi factor authentication (MFA), and aligns well with the principle of least privilege. O”
Fine-Grained Access Control That Enforces Least-Privilege Security
“What I like best about AWS Identity and Management is that it provides fine-grained access control and security across the AWS environment. What I like most is that it helps enforce least-privilege access to sensitive data, which is the part I value the most. It also supports rol”