
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
Kuzanya J.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Recreation
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2025
Simple and Secure 2FA Solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Lightweight, work well offline and integrates into the majority of most鈥俶ain platforms.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Simplicity and reliability here for securing accounts鈥倃ithout all the useless bloat.
What do you dislike most about this product?
No backup option makes you locked out of accounts if you lose your鈥俻hone.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Good for basic 2FA needs, but alternatives are better if backup is鈥俢ritical.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Feb 2025
Effective for 2FA, but limited by lack of backup a
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Aryan D.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2025
Best 2F Authentication App
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
OTP authentication
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Security.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as such
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The two factor Authentication is good,but the app hangs sometimes
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service