Google Cloud Identity pricing 2026
Google Workspace Enterprise editions bundle Cloud Identity Premium features. Business editions (Starter, Standard, Plus) include only Cloud Identity Free-level identity and do NOT get Premium features such as context-aware access and advanced endpoint management, so a Business-tier org still pays the standalone $6/user/mo rate for Premium. Standalone Cloud Identity is most useful for organisations that want Google as their IdP for non-Google apps without buying Workspace.
Google Workspace Enterprise editions (Cloud Identity Premium features included). If you are already on that bundle, marginal cost is $0.
- How much does Google Cloud Identity Premium cost?
- Cloud Identity Premium is $6 per user per month, billed per user. It unlocks unlimited user licences (the Free edition caps at 50), advanced endpoint and mobile-device management, and enterprise security controls such as BeyondCorp context-aware access.
- Is Google Cloud Identity free?
- Yes. Cloud Identity Free covers up to 50 user licences with SSO and basic directory. The 51st user requires either Cloud Identity Premium at $6/user/month or a Google Workspace subscription (which lifts the 50-licence cap; the Premium feature set itself is bundled only with Workspace Enterprise editions).
- Is Cloud Identity included with Google Workspace?
- Partly. Every Google Workspace subscription includes Cloud Identity Free. The Premium features (context-aware access, advanced endpoint and mobile-device management) are bundled only with Google Workspace Enterprise editions - Business Starter, Standard, and Plus do NOT include them, so a Business-tier customer that needs Premium still pays the standalone $6/user/month rate. Standalone Cloud Identity is aimed at organisations that want Google as their identity provider without buying Workspace mail and drive.
Tier breakdown
| Tier | $/user/mo | Annual min | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | . | Up to 50 user licences by default; SSO + basic directory |
| Premium | $6 | . | Unlimited users, advanced endpoint management, enterprise SSO |
Pricing model: Free tier up to 50 licences. Premium at $6/user/mo unlocks unlimited users and advanced endpoint management.
What it is best for
Organisations on Google Workspace that need a single source of truth for identity across Google and non-Google SaaS.
Hidden costs
- Free tier caps at 50 user licences - 51st user requires upgrade.
- Endpoint management deep features (third-party app vetting, BeyondCorp) require Premium.
- Cloud Identity does not include Workspace mail, drive, or calendar - those need a separate Workspace SKU.
Feature support
Source
https://cloud.google.com/identity/pricingVerified 2026-09-13. Status: live-verified.
Last verified September 2026.