Duende IdentityServer vs Google Cloud Identity
Duende IdentityServer
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| Figure | Duende IdentityServer | Google Cloud Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $479.17/mo | $6/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · OAuth Server Software | 8.3 (#12) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Purpose | Duende IdentityServer is an OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 framework for ASP.NET Core that centralizes authentication for APIs, SPAs, mobile apps, and microservices in your own environment. | Cloud Identity centrally manages users and groups as an Identity as a Service solution. |
| Support | Support is included with each license and varies by plan from community support to priority support and a premium tier with a named Technical Account Manager. | The editions page lists 24x7 chat and email support for Premium and Google Cloud Communities for Free. |
Plans
Duende IdentityServer
- Lite$5,750 a year
- Standard$12,500 a year
- Advanced$24,900 a year
- CustomPrice not published
Google Cloud Identity
- Cloud Identity Premium — Annual/Fixed-Term Plan$6 a month
- Cloud Identity Premium — Flexible Plan$7.20 a month
- Cloud Identity FreeFree
- 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
In their own words
Duende IdentityServer
Duende IdentityServer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Google Cloud Identity
Google Cloud Identity centrally manages users and groups as an Identity as a Service solution. It can federate identities between Google and providers such as Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, and provides single sign-on to thousands of SaaS applications, including Salesforce, SAP SuccessFactors, and Google Workspace. MFA choices include push notifications, Google Authenticator, Titan Security Keys, security keys, backup codes, SMS, voice calls, passkeys, and other TOTP code generators. Its console manages Android, iOS, and Windows devices, with tools to enforce policies, wipe company data, deploy apps, and view reports. Automated provisioning can create, update, or delete user profile information in third-party cloud applications. Directory Sync extends Active Directory users to the cloud, while Secure LDAP supports traditional applications and infrastructure. Free includes 50 user licenses by default; additional licenses can be requested at no cost. Premium costs $6 a month on an annual fixed-term plan, or $7.20 a month on a flexible plan billed monthly. Premium also lists a 99.9% SLA and 24x7 chat and email support.