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Google Authenticator

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

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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.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 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.

+93 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

4% Neutral

94% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Respectful
Fair
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

OTP Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Hard Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Phisher Resistance MFA

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Google Authenticator Reviews

Pranay G.

Role: Operations
Industry: Banking
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Simple, versatile 2FA solution for multiple apps.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

It has broad compatibility with any services that supports TOTP based 2FA (Google, Microsoft, Social Media)

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is offline, thus making it more reliable in areas without connectivity.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It is secure but lacks features like location-based verification or push notifications.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is lighweight and widely compatible authenticator for diverse applications and services.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

HARSHIL R.

Role: Human Resources
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Fabulous 🤩

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator differentiates itself through its time-based one-time password (TOTP) algorithm, providing a secure, open-standard authentication method that is widely supported and easily integratable with various services.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

users often appreciate Google Auteenticator's ease of use, wide compatibility, and robust security features.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

When considering Google Authenticator, I recommend: 1. Evaluating your organization's two-factor authentication (2FA) needs. 2. Assessing compatibility with your existing systems and services. 3. Reviewing Google Authenticator's security features and settings.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Cons

Vendor's Interest First
Less Friendly Negotiation

Mudassar H.

Role: Operations
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Any Easy & effective multi authentication tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

The ease of use and simple implementation make it an ideal tool for enhancing security between accounts. Additionally, its number of features is precise for those seeking extra security among users without complications.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The first thing I particularly like is that you can now link all 2FA codes to your Google account, so even if you lose your cell phone, not all codes are gone, you just have to log in to your Google account and everything is back.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is no cloud backup option, which can be problematic when changing devices. Additionally, the lack of advanced features may limit its usefulness for more demanding users.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

An awesome and highly recommended tool for multi factor authentication securing your applications and data.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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Google Authenticator Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Google Authenticator?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Soft Token Authentication Ability to use digital alternative to authenticate like OTP, Email, Biometrics, Browser Push Notification

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL) Ability to indicate and measure the assurance strength

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Integration APIs Ability of the software to interface with legacy and other third party applications.

Hard Token Authentication Use of a small hardware devices such as a key fob or card that generates a one-time password to authenticate.

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Phisher Resistance MFA Ability to implement authentication methods that can withstand phishing attacks

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Google Authenticator Reviews

Pranay G.

Simple, versatile 2FA solution for multiple apps.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

HARSHIL R.

Fabulous 🤩

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Mudassar H.

Any Easy & effective multi authentication tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

OTP Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Hard Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Phisher Resistance MFA

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support