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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

85

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

Callum T.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Simple and Secure 2FA App

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Cross-Platform, Widely Compatible

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy Setup and Hassle-Free Use

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited Features and Customisation

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

A Must-Have for Enhanced Account Security

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Cameron C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Great MFA tool

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

User interface.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love how user friendly it is.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Recovering lost device accounts

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

See whether it integrates into your environment.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Piyush S.

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

Submitted May 2024

Best Secure and User-friendly Authenticator

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

The sense of Security, It protects from the illegal access and mis use of the data. Easy to handle multiple Gmail accounts using the single app. It is very secure, reliable and robust solution. Integration is seamless and fast. OTP based or two way authentication saved time.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Very easy to setup for different platforms like gmail , github , crypto trading services , icloud and many social platforms . It provides a real time otp on app which can be easily copied by tapping and pasting where otp needed making it more secure and also saving time by not waiting for old time like in sms or mail.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited backup options and code management time.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering Google Authenticator, I'd suggest giving it a try for its simplicity and Google's reliability in security. Just remember to set it up on multiple devices for backup, so you're never locked out of your accounts unexpectedly.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

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