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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

Kheeda C.

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

Submitted Oct 2023

These Features Never disappoints

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Safer and Secure. Something about Google that I trust to do business.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The security of offers me. Even if I forget my passwords.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not much to not like here.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For your business I highly recommend

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Swapnil K.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Energy
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Safe and secure way to access through this product

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Its time limitations while use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Google Authenticator is a mobile security application based on two-factor authentication (2FA) that helps to verify user identities before granting them access to websites and services.

What do you dislike most about this product?

nothing to highlight

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It helps to verify user identities before granting them access to websites and services.

Pros

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

Kirolus G.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Best authenicator for MFA!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

there is a local-only authenticator app, which means that the 2FA keys are stored only on the user's device, making it harder for the keys to be compromised, this is incredibly helpful! It is also arguably the most reliable app on my device, never experienced issues, sign-out's etc.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The consistency and reliability of the product. Never having issues certainly cements this app as the most satisfied application on my device.

What do you dislike most about this product?

My only concern is since it is a local only app, it does not offer a cloud backup feature for users' 2FA keys. This means that if a user loses their device or resets it, they may lose access to their accounts unless they have alternative 2FA methods set up. So its important that it is used in connection with other 2FA methods.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

As per my previous comment really. It is important that multiple 2FA methods are utilised when using Google authenticator as there are no cloud backups, so avoid getting locked out!

Pros

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

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