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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

Johanna F.

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

Submitted Aug 2023

great product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

connection and simplicity, options.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

all of it

What do you dislike most about this product?

quick timer

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

definitely get it for your team

Pros

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

Kashish P.

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

Submitted Aug 2023

Google Authenticator- A great MFA product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator is one of the best mechanisms for multi factor authentication. It adds an extra layer of security while login to web applications. Now a days SMS providers are charging a lot, whereas Google Authenticator works at almost negligible charges. It's easy to setup and use. You just need to install the Google Authenticator App from Play Store and configure it accordingly.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Google Authenticator is easy to use and generates the OTP code which remains for particular time and then expires and a new OTP code is generated. Google Authenticator thus acts as a 2 Factor Authentication along with user ids and passwords. Google Authenticator is very secure and being used by variety of applications for 2FA as an alternative to OTP SMS.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Google Authenticator is a great useful product and has no dislikes. It's available freely and can be integrated easily using its APIs. Google Authenticator can be used for multiple applications and different OTP codes can be mapped with different applications.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would surely recommend others to use Google Authenticator.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Respectful
  • Friendly Negotiation

Maja B.

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

Submitted Aug 2023

Great security tool

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Very easy to use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Anyone can use it, free and easy

What do you dislike most about this product?

nothing really

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely go for it - security for free

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