
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

Sachin M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
the best security guard
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It's too reliable and easy to configure
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Authentication via otp
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes it get confusing when you have to access multiple applications and vpn.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Best security platform for corporate structures
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Sathiyan R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
Advanced tool with good features
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
It has the scanning feature which you can use the scan the website and get the code more easily.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like the ability of the tool to send OTP in real-times, The tool is free to use and does not require any subscription.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I have seen one error with this tool, the codes expires very fast and would get rejected while verifying them
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend the tool because it is easy to use
Pros
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Friendly Negotiation
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
Nandera P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2024
security
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
The application is easy to manage.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It automatically backup up and restore from the new device because it is integrated by google cloud
What do you dislike most about this product?
codes disappear quickly.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
it adds a secondary security on the system therefore i recommend it because it protects the software from an authorized access.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity