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
Billy M.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2024
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator stands out with its simplicity and reliability in providing two-factor authentication (2FA). Its ease of use, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with various online services make it a widely adopted choice for enhancing account security.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One drawback of Google Authenticator is its lack of cloud backup functionality, which can be inconvenient if users lose access to their device or need to switch devices. Additionally, its user interface could be considered somewhat basic compared to some other similar authentication apps.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
- Respectful
Shubham S.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Best for Authenticating any platform
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator is one of the product in authentication category and it's pretty well in this category. There is not much difference with respect to other product as most of the authenticator comes with the same feature, the only difference is it's using mostly by the IT companies.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The best thing about this product is it's Scan QR cod feature you just need to scan the code and authenticate any app. Moreover you will get Face ID feature to unlock your Google Authenticator app.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as such but it doesn鈥檛 have password store feature as other app. Apart fro that it serves well
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
You can go with this product if you want to authenticate your daily app and for employee use also.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
Amjad H.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
100% safety of my data and account login.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It's integration with Google account is of high level and work superbly than other authenticators
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love it's secure authentiacate ensuring to send codes to my phone for verification. It easily integrate with any Google account without complications in setting up. Real time notification when someone tries to login to your account
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is nothing to dislike about this tool it works best in my accounts
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use Google authenticators for your accounts and you will safe alot of your data from threats.
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Client's Interest First
- Friendly Negotiation
- Helps Innovate
