
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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90 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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?
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Respectful
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Feature Ratings
Multi-Device Protection
OTP Authentication
Email Authentication
Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)
Biometrics Authentication
Soft Token Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Role and User Management
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Integration APIs
Phisher Resistance MFA
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
Google Authenticator Reviews

Pranavan S.
- Role: Public Sector
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2024
Essential
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Very similar to Microsoft product
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
User interface
What do you dislike most about this product?
No dislikes with product
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Easy to use within a google ecosystem,
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features

Aakansha R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Sep 2024
Great Security, Easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google authenticator is easy to use and integrate, it have brand which gives it extra security and trust.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favourite thing is its simplicity and reliability, It鈥檚 quick to set up, easy to use.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What i dont like in this is lack of advanced features like cloud backup and sync, which historically was not available.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
When my recommendations is based on, Its simple UI and easy to integration. Perfect Backup key system And its great security.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Caring

Rajendra B.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2024
Get authority of your data na information
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
I like and trust only the service which is offered by Google
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The built and development of the application is such a way to secure your data and information is the best aspect which I really like a lot
What do you dislike most about this product?
No I can't mention anything in this box
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Well Google its a very old and trusted brand so yeah it is a nice app by google
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing