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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

Eseoghene O.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Great product, I really love it!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Unlike other similar products, the Google Authenticator is completely free with no ads, and this makes it a lightweight option for users who prefer simplicity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

For me, I think the Google Authenticator is straightforward, with no unnecessary features or clutter and the time-based one-time passwords it generates have helped keep my Google accounts and others safe for years.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One of the major challenges I have had using Google Authenticator is the absence of recovery keys or backup codes for an account in case I lose access to my phone.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Because Google Authenticator stores 2FA codes locally, losing your phone can lock you out of accounts. I will advise that you do all you can to secure your device with a strong password, PIN, or biometric lock.

Pros

Fair
Security Protects
Helps Innovate
Reliable

Khalid Babu S.

Role: Operations
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

High Security tool from Google.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator is more secure and most of the time it's free to use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Since it's Google's product, everything in this software is highly secured and easy.

What do you dislike most about this product?

This product is simple, there could be more useful features integrated into the software!

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's a great product for a secured business. Try before using it !.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Alioha I.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Fantastic Product!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator stands out for its simplicity, offline functionality, and seamless integration with a wide range of platforms, making it a reliable choice for two-factor authentication.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Authenticator is its simplicity and reliability, providing secure two-factor authentication without requiring an internet connection.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Google Authenticator is the lack of a cloud backup or synchronization feature, which makes it challenging to recover codes when switching or losing devices.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend Google Authenticator for its simplicity and reliability in providing secure two-factor authentication but advise users to have a backup plan for their codes, as it lacks built-in cloud backup or synchronization features.

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Saves Time
Security Protects

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Eseoghene O.

Great product, I really love it!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Khalid Babu S.

High Security tool from Google.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Alioha I.

Fantastic Product!

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