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Categories and Ranking

Google Authenticator
Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
3rd
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (14th)
Zoho Directory
Ranking in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
14th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) category, the mindshare of Google Authenticator is 6.3%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Directory is 1.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Authenticator6.3%
Zoho Directory1.4%
Other92.3%
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 

Featured Reviews

Balogun Peter - PeerSpot reviewer
Digital Magazine Manager at OMC System
Strong security has protected my online accounts and keeps my access safe across platforms
In my opinion, the best feature Google Authenticator offers is the way it generates the code every one minute or thereabout, and the code keeps changing, which enhances security. I am very sure nobody can have access to my accounts without Google Authenticator. Google Authenticator has impacted my organization positively as I have first-hand assurance that nobody is breaking into any of our accounts or websites, and it saves a lot. It gives you that assurance; it makes you feel very safe. The security is top notch, and it is even amazing that it works without the internet. What is really measurable is that we do not get our things compromised now. It is more secure; it provides comfortability knowing that my account is safe, and I feel more secure.
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
21%
Construction Company
16%
Government
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Authenticator?
Google Authenticator is the best; everything is okay regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing.
What needs improvement with Google Authenticator?
There is always room for improvement, and I just want to see Google Authenticator keep getting better. But for now, I think it is really doing an amazing job.
What is your primary use case for Google Authenticator?
My main use case for Google Authenticator is for security purposes, to safeguard my different accounts or applications, or majorly anything I do over the internet that I can actually integrate Goog...
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