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Google Authenticator

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.3 /10

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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.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 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.

+95 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

3% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Multi-Device Protection

OTP Authentication

Email Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Browser Push Notifications

Phisher Resistance MFA

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Google Authenticator Reviews

Okwesirieze A.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2025

Advancing Digital Security

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

!) It's the only Major Authenticator that treats user's phone as the "security root," not the cloud. Secrets usually remains on your device, sync is optional, no default cloud dependency. 2) It prioritizes long term survival over feature competition. It is built to survive platform changes, survive vendor ecosystems, continue working even if services changes

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1) I love its simplicity. No complex setup, no UI clutter, zero learning curve. 2) No ads, no noise, it just feels clean. 3) It is universally supported, every websites accepts it

What do you dislike most about this product?

Poor organization for people with a lot of MFA entries, like more than 20. The list gets messy, there's no folder system, no search, no tagging. It just becomes hard to navigate

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Treat it as one layer of security as it only provides TOTP MFA

Pros

Fair
Altruistic
Reliable
Trustworthy

Gayle E.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2025

Adding extra security layer.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google authenticator ensures your code are available whenever and wherever you need them, bridging the gap between devices seamlessly.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It adds an extra layer of security on the software or platform.

What do you dislike most about this product?

You can't access it when you lose a Google account or recover the account.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Google Authenticator is easy to setup with Google account.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Unique Features
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Ignatius D.

Role: Finance
Industry: Banking
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

Real protection with Google Authenticator in Googl

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

You are guaranteed protection within Google Authenticator

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It has friendly user interface and it is very simple to use it

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sometimes you have to use the product multiple times in order for you to benefit from the product

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It will protect you against online scams

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Google Authenticator Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Google Authenticator?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL) Ability to indicate and measure the assurance strength

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Soft Token Authentication Ability to use digital alternative to authenticate like OTP, Email, Biometrics, Browser Push Notification

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Role and User Management Enable different levels of access and permissions based on role.

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Phisher Resistance MFA Ability to implement authentication methods that can withstand phishing attacks

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based) It accounts real-time context and behaviour such as location, time stamps, device, and connection type

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Google Authenticator Reviews

Okwesirieze A.

Advancing Digital Security

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Gayle E.

Adding extra security layer.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ignatius D.

Real protection with Google Authenticator in Googl

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Multi-Device Protection

OTP Authentication

Email Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Browser Push Notifications

Phisher Resistance MFA

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support