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# Google Authenticator

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> The Google Authenticator allows you to log in to your Google Account by entering a code instead of your password.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 72 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 72 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Google

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Google Authenticator is a free mobile app
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Access Management
- Alerts/Notifications
- Multi-Factor Authentication

## Category

- [Authentication Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31218/authentication/software)

## Related Categories

- [Authentication Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31218/authentication/software)
- [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solutions](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/33157/multi-factor-authentication/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Auth0](https://www.capterra.ca/software/154900/auth0) — 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
2. [Okta](https://www.capterra.ca/software/119653/okta) — 4.7/5 (930 reviews)
3. [WatchGuard AuthPoint](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186563/watchguard-authpoint) — 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
4. [Cisco Duo](https://www.capterra.ca/software/153202/duo-security) — 4.7/5 (548 reviews)
5. [LastPass](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151988/lastpass) — 4.6/5 (2782 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Simply put, it works well" — 5.0/5

> **Garnet** | *June 19, 2025* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Have used this product for a while, works very well for 2FA user authentication.  No complaints at all.
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> **Cons**: I personally don't have any complaints, the app works as it is designed to and seamlessly on my smartphone.
> 
> Simple free download from your OS app store,  from there it is very easy to authenticate your 2FA password and log into your apps or programs

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### "Best app for two factor verification" — 5.0/5

> **Van Quang** | *March 5, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Ease of use and useful to access to my accounts that require two factor verification when travelling out of my country
> 
> **Cons**: It could be difficult when changing devices without creating an account with google in advance
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> I have an overall excellent experience with this app

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### "Google Authenticator does the job" — 5.0/5

> **Ruben** | *May 19, 2024* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: It does exactly what you need it to do and as quickly and efficiently as you need it.
> 
> **Cons**: Honestly, I don't have any  complaints about this software. It is solid.

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### "Great tool to keep your login credentials secure" — 5.0/5

> **Kiran** | *November 13, 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Ease of use, increases online security with minimal hassle
> 
> **Cons**: I wish the timer for the codes was a little longer
> 
> Fantastic, much easier than other 2-factor authentication methods

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### "Safest Application" — 4.0/5

> **Dhakadiya** | *February 17, 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like it because it comes with google's security for managing two factor authentication for lot of applications. &#10;Its super easy to use.
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> **Cons**: There's nothing I dislike cause it's helping me a lot and it's quite easy to use
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> Great application for managing 2 factor authentication

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