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Google Authenticator

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Google Authenticator
8.9 /10

What is Google Authenticator?

Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator made by Google that uses a 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication) thereby adding an extra layer of security to your account. You sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone).

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Google Authenticator Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Google Authenticator?

2% Negative
5% Neutral
93% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Multi-Device Protection

87

Email Authentication

86

OTP Authentication

86

Browser Push Notifications

85

Biometrics Authentication

84

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

83

Hard Token Authentication

83

Integration APIs

83

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

82

Role and User Management

82

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of IT Administration

88

Ease of Implementation

87

Business Value Created

86

Quality of Features

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Breadth of Features

84

Ease of Data Integration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Ease of Customization

79

Vendor Support

79

Google Authenticator Reviews

Jatin K.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Neat and Clean UI, Fantastic features

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

There are multiple capabilities of Google Authenticator which differentiate it from other similar products, like simplicity, ability to work offline once its set up done, Smooth integration with other Google ecosystem and It is not required to create account just scan the QR and can start using it unlike other competitors.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love the most in it is Its simplicity and Offline functionality, it doesn't rely on network connections so it can work quickly and efficiently also privacy friendly.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Google Authenticator have a actual drawback is its lack of backup option. If you are changing your device or lost it, All your stored authentication will be lost which can be a big problem if you don't have any alternative recovery method for each account. The lack of backup can be frustrating and have potential issues.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are considering Google Authenticator so here are few - Since it doesn't have backup option so You must have a plan of transferring your code to a new device, Use Authenticator as a dedicated device, you can get rid of data lost by doing regular backup like alternative phone or email on an individual account.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Tom S.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Easy to use, but features disappoint

Likeliness to Recommend

2 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

No difference

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is free

What do you dislike most about this product?

User cannot rename the vendor/website and has to rely on auto-generated titles

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Try something different

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Respectful

Cons

  • Vendor's Interest First
  • Less Transparent
  • Charges for Enhancements

Diana M.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Great for security and privacy

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator have great simplicity, reliable. no data collection, Open source, Google account integration.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The convenience and user friendly and easy to use which make its better to keep accounts safe.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is no back up for 2FA which can be a hassle if i loose access the device.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

have great features that helps to keep accounts safe and no data collection.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

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