Multi-Factor Authentication
Top Google Authenticator Alternatives and Competitors

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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).

8.9

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+95

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Best Alternatives and Competitors to Google Authenticator

Compare how Google Authenticator stacks up to the competition in the areas that matter most to real users to short list options that will best fit your business needs.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Authenticator

8.9

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Score

+92

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211

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Compared to Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator is:

Less Inspiring

Less Innovative

Less Respectful

Less Transparent

Less Reliable

Worse at Training

Salesforce.com Inc

Salesforce Authenticator

8.5

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Score

+88

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48

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Compared to Google Authenticator, Salesforce Authenticator is:

Better at Support

Less Inspiring

Less Transparent

Less Innovative

Harder to Customize

Less Reliable

Cisco Systems

Duo Security

8.3

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Score

+87

Emotional
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32

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Compared to Google Authenticator, Duo Security is:

Less Innovative

Less Reliable

Less Respectful

Less Inspiring

Worse at Training

Worse at Integrating

Okta

OKTA Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication

8.0

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Score

+90

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18

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Compared to Google Authenticator, OKTA Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication is:

More Inspiring

Easier to Customize

Less Transparent

Less Innovative

Less Reliable

Harder to Use

Protectimus

Protectimus

7.8

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Score

+82

Emotional
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14

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Compared to Google Authenticator, Protectimus is:

Better at Support

Less Efficient

Less Transparent

Less Inspiring

Less Respectful

Less Innovative

LastPass US LP

LastPass Multi-Factor Authentication

7.7

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Score

+78

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12

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Compared to Google Authenticator, LastPass Multi-Factor Authentication is:

Better at Support

Less Reliable

Less Respectful

Less Efficient

Less Inspiring

Less Transparent

JumpCloud

JumpCloud

7.5

Composite
Score

+89

Emotional
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11

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Reviews Say

Compared to Google Authenticator, JumpCloud is:

More Transparent

Less Respectful

Worse at Training

Less Reliable

Harder to Implement

Harder to Use

Most Popular Google Authenticator Comparisons