
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
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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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

Carlos N.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2023
Fantastic and easy to implement product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It is a tool for daily use, it can be implemented with different brands very easily.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to use, very intuitive.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing, I like everything.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
You can try it for free and find out what can be achieved with it.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Respectful
Cons
- Vendor's Interest First
- Less Productive
- Commodity Features
Maja B.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2023
Great security tool
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Very easy to use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Anyone can use it, free and easy
What do you dislike most about this product?
nothing really
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Definitely go for it - security for free

Hagos T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jul 2023
secure and easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
integration with google apps
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
user friendly interface
What do you dislike most about this product?
it's single device dependency
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
understand MFA and enjoy google authenticator.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity