--- description: Review of Microsoft 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: Microsoft Authenticator | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Authentication Software](/directory/4311/authentication/software) > [Microsoft Authenticator](/software/399497/microsoft-authenticator) # Microsoft Authenticator Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399497/microsoft-authenticator Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399497/microsoft-authenticator?page=2) > Designed for businesses in education, technology, automotive, manufacturing, retail and other industries, Microsoft Authenticator (part of Microsoft Entra) is an authentication platform that helps users securely log into online accounts through password autofill and multi-factor authentication capabilities. Key features include cloud backup, data encryption, passcodes, push notifications and sign-in approvals. Using Microsoft Authenticator’s passwordless feature, members can secure their Microsoft accounts via facial recognition, personal identification number (PIN) and fingerprint recognition. It enables users to synchronize account passwords, import passcodes from Google Chrome and approve sign-in requests from different applications. Additionally, the platform provides support via knowledge portal, FAQs, email and phone. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 400 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 400 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Microsoft for pricing details. - **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**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, English, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece, India, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Vietnam ## Features - Access Management - Alerts/Notifications - Credential Management - Knowledge-Based Authentication - Mobile Authentication - Multi-Factor Authentication - Out-of-Band Authentication - Password Management - Policy Management - Self Service Portal - Single Sign On - Social Sign On - Two-Factor Authentication - User Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4311/authentication/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It sends notifications straight to my phone if my Microsoft account is attempted to be logged into and if it's not me I just have to hit deny. > > **Cons**: The interface can be tricky and confusing if you don't know what you're doing. > > I am just beyond satisfied when it comes to Microsoft authenticator. I totally recommend it to anyone who has a Microsoft account, it will keep your account safe and secure. ----- ### "No need for passwords to avoid data breach" — 5.0/5 > **Chitranzan** | *9 April 2025* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is one of the safest way to authenticate myself that I am the authorized user to gain access to app/tool/software/database. Passwords can be hacked, imprints could be stored but gaining access for an unauthorized person via Microsoft Authenticator is not possible. > > **Cons**: It works with internet connection so if I don’t have internet connection for whatever reasons, I can’t open Microsoft Authenticator and thus can’t gain access to other applications secured by it. > > Overall, I love Microsoft Authenticator as it provides a great sense of reliability as well as privacy and safeguards my date from potential theft. It is way better than saving multiple different passwords on the phone. ----- ### "Microsoft Authenticator" — 3.0/5 > **Laura** | *18 October 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like all the settings and customization capabilities to organize and rearrange my accounts. > > **Cons**: I found it confusing to set up and not the most user friendly. > > I use Microsoft Authenticator for work, and it works, but there are a lot of buttons and icons that I had to learn to navigate through and did not find the most user friendly. ----- ### "Simple and easy two factor authentication" — 5.0/5 > **Andonis** | *31 May 2025* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One stop application for saving all my important credentials and two factor authentication for multiple services > > **Cons**: Disappointed that they are removing password saving for Android devices, this feature was very handy and saved me a lot of time ----- ### "Great security cushion\!\!\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tiffany** | *15 February 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that its a barrier that helps with anyone who may be trying to get into your stuff. Like for me noone can access my workday which is what i use for work, i love that in order to access workday you have to use this with their code they give in order to login\! > > **Cons**: The only thing i can think of, and its not so much bad but more of an inconvenience then anything. Is if you forget your password or get a new phone etc. Then you have to talk to (whomever the company you use this with) tech team and have them reset your account. > > It has been really good so far no issues or bugs i think its a good blanket of security to have\!\!\! ----- Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399497/microsoft-authenticator?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399497/microsoft-authenticator) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data