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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

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

Swetha M.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Simple and reliable, but needs flexibility.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

1. Offline functionality: Google authenticator works without needing an active internet connection, ensuring reliability in areas with limited connectivity. 2. Lightweight and fast: The app is lightweight, loads quickly, and generates codes without any noticeable delay, enhancing user convenience. 3. Lack of backup features: Unlike competitors, Google authenticator does not offer built in cloud backup or account recovery options, which can be a drawback when migrating devices. 4. Adding backup and multi-device synchronization would significantly elevate its usability.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of Google authenticator is it simplicity and speed. It generates secure quotes instantly without requiring and internet connection. This insurance quick access and reliability, even and offline scenarios.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The one thing I dislike about Google authenticator is the lack of backup or recovery options. Losing the device means recon figuring accounts manually which can be time consuming and inconvenient.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

In overall I would recommend Google authenticator to someone considering this product however they can check for the below requirements if any. 1. Enable account recovery options: Before using Google authenticator, ensure alternative recovery methods like backup codes or set up. 2. Secure your device: Since the app doesn't offer cloud backup make sure your device is secure and backed up regularly. 3. Evaluate multi-device needs: if you require access across multiple devices, consider whether Google authenticator meets your needs or explore alternatives.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Continually Improving Product
Reliable

Meenakshi K.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Reliable Authenticator tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google authenticator can generate codes without an internet connection and it has nor advertisements which makes it more reliable and comfortable to use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

what i like most about using Google Authenticator is that it has ability to generate codes offline Moreover, its has compatibility with a wide range of platforms.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I am most disappointed with that it does not have any recovery option which means if one lost a phone with this app or reset it all will be gone and has to setup again.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend this tool to all the users looking for an authenticator.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service

Brown G.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Great , and easy to use interface.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Just like every other authenticator, no unique features

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy interface

What do you dislike most about this product?

Doesn't acts as a password manager, doesn't save my passwords for autofill in apps and websites

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Easy to navigate, give it a try

Pros

Efficient Service
Caring
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product

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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.

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.

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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

Swetha M.

Simple and reliable, but needs flexibility.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Meenakshi K.

Reliable Authenticator tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Brown G.

Great , and easy to use interface.

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