Use Google IAP when
Your applications and identity architecture are centered on Google Cloud, Cloud Identity, and Google Workspace.
Google IAP alternative
Google Identity-Aware Proxy Alternative for On-Prem and Multi-Cloud Apps
Google IAP is excellent for Google Cloud-centered applications and Google identity environments. Datawiza is built for organizations that need identity-aware proxy protection for existing web apps across on-premises, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid estates.
Best-fit comparison
When to use Google IAP vs. Datawiza
Use Datawiza when
You need the same identity-aware access pattern for legacy web apps across mixed infrastructure and IdPs such as Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Cognito, Auth0, or Google.
The honest tradeoff
Google IAP is a strong default for Google Cloud-native apps. Datawiza is stronger when the estate is mixed, legacy, or requires app-level SSO into ERP and on-premises web apps.
Datawiza difference
Self-Hosted Data Plane, App-Level SSO, No Tunnel Dependency
Datawiza Access Proxy is a self-hosted, no-code reverse proxy that adds SSO and MFA to HTTP and HTTPS web applications without code changes. It runs the data plane inside the customer's environment, works with existing identity providers or Datawiza built-in MFA, and forwards only approved traffic to the protected app.
Multi-cloud and on-prem fit
Use Datawiza for web apps in on-premises environments, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, or hybrid networks.
IdP flexibility
Integrate with Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Cognito, Auth0, Google, or Datawiza built-in MFA.
Application SSO depth
Modernize supported legacy app login patterns, not only access to the URL.
Customer-controlled data path
Run the web-app data plane in your environment instead of anchoring access to Google front ends.
Comparison
Datawiza vs. Google IAP
The right choice depends on whether your problem is broad private access or app-level identity integration for existing web applications.
| Criteria | Datawiza Access Proxy | Google Identity-Aware Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Mixed on-prem, cloud, and legacy web application estates. | Google Cloud and Google identity-centered applications. |
| On-prem apps | Direct self-hosted reverse proxy pattern for web apps. | Supported through Google Cloud IAP on-prem connector architecture. |
| IdP flexibility | Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Cognito, Auth0, Google, or built-in MFA. | Designed around Google Cloud and Google identity controls. |
| Legacy ERP SSO | Built for app-specific SSO patterns in supported legacy web apps. | Access control at the Google Cloud/IAP layer; app login depth depends on separate integration. |
| Vendor cloud outage impact | Existing protected web-app traffic continues through the self-hosted data plane; management changes depend on the cloud control plane. | Depends on architecture; cloud-brokered access can make vendor service availability part of the traffic path. |
Use cases
Where Datawiza is usually the better fit
On-premises ERP or SharePoint apps outside Google Cloud
A practical web-application access project where app-level SSO, MFA, and audit matter more than broad network access.
Azure and AWS-hosted web apps that still need identity-aware access
A practical web-application access project where app-level SSO, MFA, and audit matter more than broad network access.
Organizations standardized on Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Cognito, or Auth0
A practical web-application access project where app-level SSO, MFA, and audit matter more than broad network access.
Legacy apps where app-level SSO matters as much as access control
A practical web-application access project where app-level SSO, MFA, and audit matter more than broad network access.
FAQ
Google IAP Alternative Questions
What is an alternative to Google IAP for on-prem apps?
Datawiza Access Proxy is a self-hosted identity-aware proxy for HTTP and HTTPS web applications running on-premises, in private clouds, or across public clouds.
Does Google IAP work outside Google Cloud?
Google supports IAP for HTTP-based on-premises apps through an on-prem connector architecture. Datawiza is designed as a direct self-hosted access proxy for mixed environments.
Can Google IAP work with Okta or Entra ID?
Google IAP is centered on Google Cloud identity controls. Datawiza is built to work with Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Cognito, Auth0, Google, and built-in MFA depending on the application.
Is Datawiza an identity-aware proxy?
Yes. Datawiza Access Proxy is an identity-aware reverse proxy for web applications, with SSO, MFA, policy, and audit enforced before traffic reaches the app.