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Google Authenticator

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Google Authenticator
8.9 /10

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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

88 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.

+92 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
5% Neutral
93% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Respectful
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Multi-Device Protection

87

Email Authentication

86

OTP Authentication

86

Browser Push Notifications

85

Biometrics Authentication

84

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

83

Hard Token Authentication

83

Integration APIs

83

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

82

Role and User Management

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of IT Administration

88

Ease of Implementation

87

Business Value Created

86

Quality of Features

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Breadth of Features

83

Ease of Data Integration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Ease of Customization

79

Vendor Support

79

Google Authenticator Reviews

Analy A.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2023

Easy to use, sends push notifications fastest

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

It is easy to use and you can use it for many different sites which makes it very useful.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

No need to use many different authenticators because Google Authenticator allows to use very many different sites.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I had a difficulty adding a new site to the app, I had to use IT help, but got it fixed eventually.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Use it if you have many different sites that need authentication. Definitely adds security.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Fair

Adam F.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2023

The best and most accessible 2FA app available

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

The ability to store backup access codes in a Google user account is a fantastic addition for additional security.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Google Authenticator is great! I like the clean and simple user interface. The steps to add additional accounts are easy and if you have a large volume of connected profiles, the Search bar at the top will help to locate the right codes. A cool option is to synchronise your Google Authenticator app with your Google account. Rolled out earlier in 2023, users can save backup one-time codes to your Google account - handy if you've lost your mobile phone or telephone number.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing that I dislike about Google Authenticator.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I encourage everybody to sync their Google Authenticator app with a Google user account. As one-time codes were historically stored on a single device, if that phone or tablet were lost or replaced, the user would have challenges logging into services that had 2FA set-up e.g., social media profiles. The new option to store backup codes in a Google user account means that in the unlikely scenario that a phone was stolen or damaged, users still have a way to regain access to all of their personal and professional accounts.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service

Cons

  • Charges for Enhancements
  • Leverages Incumbent Status
  • Commodity Features

Jack H.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Communications
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2023

Authenticator authenticates

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Nothing really. It does what it says on the tin.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ability to have multiple 2FA tokens available to me within an app.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Device locked - lose the device, lose access to your codes!

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Consider whether you will always have access to the device you set it up on!

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

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