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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89 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+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?
Pros
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Fair
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Feature Ratings
Multi-Device Protection
Email Authentication
OTP Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Biometrics Authentication
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Hard Token Authentication
Integration APIs
Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
Role and User Management
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
Google Authenticator Reviews
Simon K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Electronics
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
Not quite unique but does to job
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Not very much other than if you use lots of good products already this works in a similar way.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The security is really high no complains about that at all.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The ease of use is not quite there like it is with other products and does not have as many features.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's great for security but consider others first
Pros
- Transparent
- Security Protects
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
Praveen B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2023
Easy to use authentication application.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator is easier to use than Microsoft Authenticator. Google Authenticator doesn’t require a password to access the app.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Google Authenticator is easier to use.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Multi device support is needed in Google Authenticator.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Goggle authenticator is good the implement multi-factor authentication in your organization.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
Alaba A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Biotechnology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
No multi device support
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Seamless integration with other Google products
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The user interface is simple and provide a good user experience
What do you dislike most about this product?
in ability to sync my account to cloud and backup my data in case I lost access to my device.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are in a controlled environment, where you will always have access to your device, it's a good product but without ability to backup your data to the cloud, you would have to consider that if its not important to you.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Caring
- Respectful
Cons
- Less Effective Service