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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

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.

+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

Browser Push Notifications

Role and User Management

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Integration APIs

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

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

Amarachi O.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Topnotch product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Very strong security

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Notifying the original owner, when someone attempt to login

What do you dislike most about this product?

The process of recovering your password

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

fingerprint or face recognition should be added in password recovery

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Effective Service
Acts with Integrity
Helps Innovate

Victor C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Telecommunications
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator is simple, lightweight, and doesn’t require an account or cloud backup, focusing solely on generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) without additional features.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Authenticator is its simplicity and ease of use—it's straightforward, quick, and doesn’t require an account, making it accessible for anyone looking for a no-frills 2FA solution.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The biggest downside of Google Authenticator is the lack of cloud backup or multi-device syncing, which can be frustrating if you lose or switch devices, as it requires manual reconfiguration of all accounts.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I’d recommend Google Authenticator to someone who values simplicity and doesn't mind manually setting up 2FA accounts. However, if you’re looking for features like cloud backup or multi-device syncing, you might want to consider alternatives like Authy.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Kuzanya J.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Simple and Secure 2FA Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Lightweight, work well offline and integrates into the majority of most main platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Simplicity and reliability here for securing accounts without all the useless bloat.

What do you dislike most about this product?

No backup option makes you locked out of accounts if you lose your phone.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good for basic 2FA needs, but alternatives are better if backup is critical.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

Amarachi O.

Topnotch product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Victor C.

fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Kuzanya J.

Simple and Secure 2FA Solution

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

Browser Push Notifications

Role and User Management

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Integration APIs

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

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