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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

Simon K.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Electronics
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

Not quite unique but does to job

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Not very much other than if you use lots of good products already this works in a similar way.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The security is really high no complains about that at all.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The ease of use is not quite there like it is with other products and does not have as many features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's great for security but consider others first

Pros

  • Transparent
  • Security Protects
  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable

Praveen B.

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

Submitted Nov 2023

Easy to use authentication application.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator is easier to use than Microsoft Authenticator. Google Authenticator doesn’t require a password to access the app.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Google Authenticator is easier to use.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Multi device support is needed in Google Authenticator.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Goggle authenticator is good the implement multi-factor authentication in your organization.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Alaba A.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Biotechnology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

No multi device support

Likeliness to Recommend

5 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Seamless integration with other Google products

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The user interface is simple and provide a good user experience

What do you dislike most about this product?

in ability to sync my account to cloud and backup my data in case I lost access to my device.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are in a controlled environment, where you will always have access to your device, it's a good product but without ability to backup your data to the cloud, you would have to consider that if its not important to you.

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Caring
  • Respectful

Cons

  • Less Effective Service

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