Customer identity, directories & app access · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Verified Access vs Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) / Chrome Enterprise Premium
AWS Verified Access maps to Identity-Aware Proxy, which grants identity- and context-based access to apps and VMs without a VPN.
Chrome Enterprise Premium adds paid zero trust capabilities.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Verified Access | Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) Chrome Enterprise Premium |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available Generally available |
| What it is | Zero trust access to private HTTP and TCP applications without a VPN, evaluating each request against identity and device posture policies. | Identity- and context-based access to applications and VMs (including TCP forwarding) without a VPN. Zero trust access and data protection that extends IAP with paid capabilities. |
| Pricing model | Per application-hour plus per GB processed. | IAP is available at no charge for Google Cloud resources (load balancing charges apply); some capabilities need Chrome Enterprise Premium. |
| Docs | AWS Verified Access docs | Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) docs Chrome Enterprise Premium docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Verified Access pricing | Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) pricing |
Key differences
- IAP protects apps behind Google Cloud load balancers and VMs through TCP forwarding.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per application-hour plus per GB processed. AWS Verified Access pricing →
- GCP
- IAP is available at no charge for Google Cloud resources (load balancing charges apply); some capabilities need Chrome Enterprise Premium. Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Microsoft Entra Private Access. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Verified Access?
AWS Verified Access maps to Identity-Aware Proxy, which grants identity- and context-based access to apps and VMs without a VPN. Chrome Enterprise Premium adds paid zero trust capabilities.
How does pricing compare between AWS Verified Access and Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) and Chrome Enterprise Premium?
AWS: Per application-hour plus per GB processed. Google Cloud: IAP is available at no charge for Google Cloud resources (load balancing charges apply); some capabilities need Chrome Enterprise Premium. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Microsoft Entra Private Access (partial match). AWS Verified Access maps to Microsoft Entra Private Access, part of Microsoft's Global Secure Access security service edge.