# Google Authenticator Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Google Authenticator Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 25, 2026

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Google Authenticator

## What is Google Authenticator?

The Google Authenticator allows you to log in to your Google Account by entering a code instead of your password. It works by generating 6 digit codes that change every 30 seconds

## What is Google Authenticator used for?

[Multi-Factor Authentication](https://www.capterra.com/multi-factor-authentication-software/)[Authentication](https://www.capterra.com/authentication-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 70 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

96%

Neutral

4%

Negative

0%

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Google Authenticator

4.8 (70)

VS.

[4.7 (929)](https://www.capterra.com/p/119653/Okta/reviews/)

Starting Price

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Starting Price

$6

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.9 (70)

Ease Of Use

4.6 (913)

Value For Money

4.8 (47)

Value For Money

4.5 (475)

Customer Service

4.5 (43)

Customer Service

4.5 (494)

## Google Authenticator alternatives

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Starting price

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Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.6 (264)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/reviews/)

Starting price

$3.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

95%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.6 (34)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268487/ManageEngine-AD360/#reviews)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.5 (39)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203254/NordPass/reviews/)

Starting price

$3.59

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

85%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Two-Factor Authentication

4.9 (58)

70.69% of 58 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user

Access Management

4.9 (41)

60.98% of 41 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Control and manage access to company resources

Access Controls/Permissions

4.7 (38)

60.53% of 38 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Alerts/Notifications

4.6 (37)

62.16% of 37 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Multi-Factor Authentication

4.8 (30)

66.67% of 30 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Request two or more credentials to prove user's identity before granting access to systems

Authentication

5.0 (5)

100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access

Google Authenticator 6 features

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Control and manage access to company resources

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access

Request two or more credentials to prove user's identity before granting access to systems

Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user

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Features

4.6 (70)

4.6

Based on 70 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.8 (47)

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Value for money

4.8 (47)

4.8

Based on 47 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.5 (43)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.5 (43)

4.5

Based on 43 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.8

Based on 70 reviews

Filter by rating

5(57)

4(10)

3(3)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

Matteo F.

Personal Trainer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

### "Molta più sicurezza in un unico posto"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 22, 2026

La mia esperienza è ottima, configurazione chiara e semplice, aumenti la sicurezza grazie a codici che vengono aggiornati nel giro di qualche secondo

Pros

Poter aumentare la sicurezza di diversi siti/app tramite codici che solo tu possiedi e vengono aggiornati costantemente

Cons

Nulla mi sono sempre trovato con tutto, la funzionalità e chiara e non cambierei nulla. Molto comodo per avere più siti sotto controllo

Review source

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CB

Christine B.

Pilates transformation expert

Health, Wellness and Fitness

### "Intuitive to use; easy to set up"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

March 19, 2026

Easy to set up, easy to use 99% of the time. Very occasionally, it stalls, requiring a second or third attempt. I haven’t been able to figure out what triggers the stalls.

Pros

I contract with several companies that require google authentication. It was easy to install and implement.

Cons

I’m unable to authenticate on multiple devices, so it’s essential to choose your most used device when beginning the process.

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Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

PI

Pasquale I.

Collaboratore Scolastico

Higher Education

### "Google Authenticator: pro e contro"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

2/10

March 10, 2026

Sicuramente come tutti ha i suoi lati positivi e negativi, però se cerchi una sicurezza senza troppi pensieri, questa è l’app per te.

Pros

Il punto di forza imbattibile resta la semplicità estrema: l'app è leggera, non ha pubblicità e non richiede configurazioni complesse; basta inquadrare un QR code e il gioco è fatto. Molto utile la sincronizzazione con l’Account Google nel caso di smarrimento o(non ve lo auguro) rottura del proprio dispositivo è possibilità di creare codici anche offline.

Cons

Una di alcuni fattori che mi ha fatto storcere il naso sicuramente è la poco sicurezza nell’accedere all’app una volta aperta, poiché, una volta entrato tutti i codici saranno in bella vista, ed è facoltativo la possibilità di accedere tramite codice biometrico o Face ID. Altro cosa è la gestione non ottimale dei codici poiché se avrai tipo una 40 di questi, dovrai scorrere fino a trovare quello che ti serve; ha bisogno di qualche servizio extra per essere più professionale.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Antonio C.

Sviluppatore

International Trade and Development

### "Essenziale oggi giorno"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 4, 2026

Ottima esperienza, dovuta dalla semplicità della UI unita alla genuinità nell'utilizzo giornaliero per poter accedere ai siti nella quale è stata impostata

Pros

Direi ormai essenziale ai nostri giorni per salvaguardare la sicurezza dei vari profili online, e il suo punto cardine è la semplicità nell'utilizzo

Cons

Precedentemente non vi era la possibilità di effettuare il salvataggio delle chiavi in cloud, ma da un anno a questa parte è stata aggiornata e ormai è tutto sincronizzato, quindi direi che al momento non trovo svantaggi

Switched from

[Microsoft Authenticator](https://www.capterra.com/p/219694/Microsoft-Authenticator/)

Perchè il prodotto della concorrenza non era molto pratico e a volte non arrivavano le notifiche sul mio dispositivo

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

SP

Stephanie P.

American accent coach

E-Learning

### "Easy-to-Use 2FA App"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 1, 2026

From the initial installation and setup, to easily adding new software logins via scanning a QR code with the app, I've always found Google Authenticator to be easy to use. I also like that a simple progress circle displays next to all of the logins you have saved in the app so you can clearly see how much time you have until the currently displayed set of codes resets.

Pros

The app makes it incredibly easy to add software platforms for login authentication. When I first encountered the need to use 2-factor authentication years ago, a coworker suggested the app. I honestly had no idea how to go about adding services to the app, but I found it really easy to get started. And the app's simple interface means that nothing distracts from the basic functionality.

Cons

Honestly, I haven't had any issues with this app. It does exactly what it is intended to do, and it makes it super easy to add new software logins.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

DIrector

Financial Services

### "Google Authenticator"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

January 8, 2026

I am pleased with the Google Authenticator. It's very helpful. And I can verify myself without giving a lot of personal info.

Pros

I like that it is a universal key. IT helps me authenticate in a way that doesnt require a ton of passwords, etc. And I can use it with a lot of different applications.

Cons

That I have to open it up and copy and then try to rush back to the app in time before the next code loads.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Case Manager

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Safe and Secure"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 25, 2025

Google Authenticator has been very useful for accessing our work website and also our surveillance system.

Pros

It's super easy to use and I can use it for more than just work. It's very secure and easily accessible.

Cons

Sometimes the authenticator code will change in the middle of entering it and it will not accept the code and I will have to reenter the new code.

Review source

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GC

Garnet C.

Technician

Defense & Space

### "Simply put, it works well"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 19, 2025

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

Pros

Have used this product for a while, works very well for 2FA user authentication. No complaints at all.

Cons

I personally don't have any complaints, the app works as it is designed to and seamlessly on my smartphone.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

HH

Htet Htet W.

Assistant Lecture

E-Learning

### "Clean and Effective Authenticator"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 7, 2025

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.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

SG

Summer G.

Office Employee

Construction

### "Worth it, enjoy usuing it."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 31, 2025

I prefer this authenticator. Have used a few others but haven't found one I like better than this.

Pros

Works fast and stays very accurate. Haven't found one better.

Cons

Wish the time was slightly longer before it switched codes.

Review source

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