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Google Authenticator

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.3 /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

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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.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+95 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

3% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Helps Innovate
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

OTP Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

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

Khalid M.

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

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Submitted Jul 2025

Simple and Secure,, but Missing Modern Essentials.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

1. No login required – It works independently of your Google account, enhancing privacy. 2. Offline operation – Generates codes without needing internet access or cellular data. 3. Lightweight and minimal – No bloat or unnecessary features; just time-based OTPs. 4. Widely supported – Works with almost any service that supports TOTP .

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Authenticator is its simplicity and offline reliability. It generates secure OTP codes without needing an internet connection or login, making it fast, lightweight, and dependable — especially for users who value privacy and just need a no-fuss 2FA solution.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Google Authenticator is the lack of backup and multi-device sync. If you lose or reset your phone, you lose access to all your 2FA codes — which can lock you out of important accounts. There's also no app lock or biometric protection, which feels like a security gap for an authentication tool.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

1. Great for Simple, Offline Use – It’s fast, private, and works without an internet connection. 2. Back Up Your QR Codes – Save the setup codes or backup keys when adding accounts in case you lose your device. 3. Use on One Device Only – It doesn't support multi-device sync, so stick to one phone. 4. Pair with Device Security – Since the app lacks a lock or biometrics, make sure your phone itself is well protected.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Emmanuella Oluchi O.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

Great Software

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Its unique features

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Everything about the software is intriguing

What do you dislike most about this product?

There's nothing to dislike about the software

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would highly recommend it as a safe and trustworthy software

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Mihir M.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

fantastic product for multi factor authentication

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

I love it because every 30 seconds it changes the code for authentication so no people can access your website.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I use Google Authenticator to keep my account safe with number code that change all time. I like it because it help me stop bad people from get in.

What do you dislike most about this product?

should come with say, do not ask for 15-20 days for multi authentication, i believe that would be from app side

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

it's free, always good to have extra layer of security for all the accounts and logins.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

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Google Authenticator Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 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.

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

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

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

Role and User Management Enable different levels of access and permissions based on role.

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.

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based) It accounts real-time context and behaviour such as location, time stamps, device, and connection type

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

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.

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

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.

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

Khalid M.

Simple and Secure,, but Missing Modern Essentials.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Emmanuella Oluchi O.

Great Software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mihir M.

fantastic product for multi factor authentication

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

OTP Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Biometrics Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support