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Google Authenticator

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.3 /10

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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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Awards & Recognition

Google Authenticator won the following awards in the Multi-Factor Authentication category

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2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2026

9 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2026

Google Authenticator Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

2% Negative

2% Neutral

96% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Effective Service

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Multi-Device Protection

OTP Authentication

Email Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Phishing Resistance MFA

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Google Authenticator Reviews

Fatima J.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2026

Securing account is very easy with Authenticator.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Google Authenticator is only the authenticator with easiest set-up steps making it straightforward.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Google Authenticator is wonderful in way that it only requires Google account to use it.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The only challenge is that anyone who gains access to your Google account may also be able to access your OTP codes. Google Authenticator does not provide a separate account login method, such as requiring an additional phone number or password, to secure access to the authenticator account itself.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Google Authenticator is free and affordable to everyone.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Acts with Integrity
Transparent

Sreekesh S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

Simple, Secure, and Reliable for Everyday Use

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Seamless integration with Google services and many third-party apps, Available on both Android and iOS with consistent performance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The app is lightweight and doesn’t slow down my phone.I love how quick and easy it is to set up new accounts.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I wish there was an easier way to transfer accounts to a new device.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It’s a great choice if you want a simple, reliable 2FA app without any bloat.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Blessing A.

Role: Student Academic
Industry: Communications
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

Great app but can be a lot better esp in design

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?

Nothing really, it doesn't stand out so much. It is very useful.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is really secure. I can actually count on its ability to protect my data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Only the simple design. I think things can be a lot more dandy.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is a great product that solves a problem.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Google Authenticator Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Google Authenticator?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

Soft Token Authentication Ability to use digital alternative to authenticate like OTP, Email, Biometrics, Browser Push Notification

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL) Ability to indicate and measure the assurance strength

Phishing Resistance MFA Ability to implement authentication methods that can withstand phishing attacks

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based) It accounts real-time context and behaviour such as location, time stamps, device, and connection type

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Integration APIs Ability of the software to interface with legacy and other third party applications.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Google Authenticator Reviews

Fatima J.

Securing account is very easy with Authenticator.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sreekesh S.

Simple, Secure, and Reliable for Everyday Use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Blessing A.

Great app but can be a lot better esp in design

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Multi-Device Protection

OTP Authentication

Email Authentication

Soft Token Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Phishing Resistance MFA

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Browser Push Notifications

Integration APIs

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support