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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

Siva Sankar C.

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

Submitted Oct 2024

Easy to use and take backup as well

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Easily we can use and it will support backup and multiple devices

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

simple and offline functionality

What do you dislike most about this product?

sometimes multiple devices login may give security concerns

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you need offline functionality and multi-devices login and backup its very very good in this area

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable

Sneha C.

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

Submitted Oct 2024

Widely used 2FA App

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

There are quite a few features of Google Authenticator that makes this app stand out like offline key generation and setting up the accounts by scanning QR codes, etc.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The secret key provided by Google Authentication is a unique random string. This is valid only for 30 seconds and a new key will be generated after this time making it difficult for the hackers to steal the code.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface of the app looks simply but the end users won't find it attractive. It would be nice to have custom interface with icons or images.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This product suits for the users who wants to protect and manage their accounts suing two factor authentication.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Kalungi C.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Not for Profit
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Most secure tool for OTP and security logins token

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

The mobile app is super-fast and does not come with a lot of issues like failure of OTP delivery

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is free to use the solution and does not come with any cost, as well like it integrates with most tools and always have backup code to use in case you do lose access to the tool

What do you dislike most about this product?

It is a must to store the code under Google accounts and often would only work when you do have internet connections

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For security and OTP codes, I would recommend the solution

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

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