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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

Verónica M.

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

Submitted Oct 2023

Good and reliable app to authenticate accounts

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Very easy to use and well integrated

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Simplicity

What do you dislike most about this product?

Few time to copy the password

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is a good product and free

Pros

  • Security Protects
  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing

Samantha C.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Google Authenticator is easy to use, free & secure

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

It provides a secure place as a 2 step login

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The security

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing its free too!

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Try it out, you will love it!

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Carl O.

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

Submitted Nov 2023

Elite security tool for businesses

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

It's so simple to use. When used a 2 factor authenticator app, you don't want a load of 'bells and whistles'. You want a quick authenticator code, which Google perfectly provides.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's simplicity, very easy to setup and simply ongoing maintenance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Maybe a couple of extra seconds to register and input the 6 digit code it gives you before rotating it, but I appreciate the shortness of it is for security.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

In short, go for it. You won't regret migrating to this service and using it as your primary 2FA software.

Pros

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

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