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Descope vs Google Cloud Identity
Both stand on passkey authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Descope combines visual authentication-flow design with SDKs, APIs, and a broad range of authentication methods. Its free plan has defined user and connection limits, and the listed paid plans are billed annually.
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Cloud Identity combines identity federation, app SSO, device management, and provisioning in a central service. The Free edition has an initial 50-license allocation, while Premium adds enterprise features and its listed support and SLA.
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| Descope | Google Cloud Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $249 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | descope.com | cloud.google.com |
| On passkey authentication software | #8 of 55 | #12 of 55 |
Descope: what it does well
- Visual flow builder creates authentication journeys without code.
- Supports multiple authentication methods, including passkeys and SSO.
- SDKs are open source.
- Free plan includes 7,500 MAUs.
What to know first
- Pro costs $249 a month, billed annually.
- Free plan includes only three SSO connections.
- Paid plans list usage-based overages.
Google Cloud Identity: what it does well
- Free edition includes 50 user licenses by default
- SSO to thousands of SaaS apps
- Supports multiple MFA methods, including passkeys
- Manages Android, iOS, and Windows devices
- Premium annual plan costs $6 a month
What to know first
- Free edition starts with 50 user licenses by default
- Flexible Premium plan costs $7.20 a month
- 24x7 chat and email support is listed for Premium
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