--- description: Review of Google Authenticator Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Authenticator | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Multi-Factor Authentication Software (MFA)](/directory/4459/multi-factor-authentication/software) > [Google Authenticator](/software/355900/google-authenticator) # Google Authenticator Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/355900/google-authenticator Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/355900/google-authenticator?page=2) > Google Authenticator is a tool for securing your account. Google Authenticator generates six-digit codes that you can use as a way to keep your account safe. By implementing Google Authenticator to your Google account, anyone attempting to log in will be required to enter a code from their mobile device before they can access their email or other information within the account. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 74 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 74 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | 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 Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Alerts/Notifications - Authentication - Multi-Factor Authentication - Two-Factor Authentication ## Category - [Multi-Factor Authentication Software (MFA)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4459/multi-factor-authentication/software) ## Related Categories - [Multi-Factor Authentication Software (MFA)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4459/multi-factor-authentication/software) - [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4311/authentication/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Auth0](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/107607/auth0) — 4.7/5 (141 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Its been so effective and efficient." — 5.0/5 > **Victory** | *2 February 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's so amazing, has a very simple interface. > > **Cons**: Nothing really, its been so helpful and the fact that the security code can be copied makes it cool. > > It's an amazing experience and its a cool App. ----- ### "Easiest Authenticator App" — 5.0/5 > **Laura** | *18 October 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easiest authenticator to use and setup, it accepts all my user ids with no problem. > > **Cons**: I wish there was a way to customize the background and categorize the user ids into folders. > > My workplace switch to Google Workspace, and I had to download this authenticator. I am not a fan of authenticator apps because they often do not work with my older Smartphone, but the setup with Google Authenticator was seamless and works every time. ----- ### "Good overall but has some issues" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 June 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's secure and easy to use. You don't need any training to pick it up. > > **Cons**: There were times where the mobile app failed on my phone. ----- ### "Enhancing Your Online Security with Google Authenticator" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 July 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It works even if my device has no connectivity.Generates codes every 30 seconds which makes it more secure. > > **Cons**: Unable to create folders within the application to separate business and personal accounts. > > Security has improved and less accounts have been compromised. ----- ### "Clean and Effective Authenticator" — 4.0/5 > **Htet Htet** | *7 May 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Google Authenticator because of its Clean and Simple GUI, Cloud sync feature. And then, we can import and export accounts to my new device. This is the most feature I like. > > **Cons**: Nothing at the moment, But Application lock feature doesn't include. If this feature include, I will be enjoy. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/355900/google-authenticator?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/355900/google-authenticator) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data