Compare Cisco Duo and Google Authenticator 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(394)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Authenticator
Star Rating
(484)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AuthenticatorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cisco Duo excels in its "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature, scoring 9.5, which reviewers mention provides a seamless user experience, especially for enterprise-level security needs.
- Reviewers mention that Google Authenticator shines with its "Software Token" capability, achieving a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize mobile-based authentication solutions.
- G2 users highlight Cisco Duo's "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.0, stating that the straightforward installation process is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to implement security measures quickly.
- Users on G2 report that Google Authenticator offers a superior "Backup" feature, scoring 8.6, which allows users to easily recover their accounts, a critical aspect for those who frequently switch devices.
- Reviewers say that Cisco Duo's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, with many users praising the responsive customer service, which is essential for businesses that require immediate assistance.
- Users report that Google Authenticator's "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.5, with many mentioning that its intuitive interface makes it accessible for users of all technical levels, enhancing overall user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Duo
Duo Free
Free
Protect access to federated cloud and on-premises applications with Duo's easy-to-use two-factor authentication.
- Add up to 10 users
- Strong MFA
- Seamless integrations
Google Authenticator
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
Google Authenticator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
308
9.5
372
Ease of Use
9.3
313
9.5
377
Ease of Setup
9.0
73
9.5
64
Ease of Admin
9.2
66
9.1
37
Quality of Support
8.9
229
8.9
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
64
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
295
8.8
351
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
9.5
79
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
Access Control Types
9.6
71
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
9.5
77
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
66
Not enough data
9.3
66
Not enough data
9.3
63
Not enough data
9.2
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
73
Not enough data
9.5
68
Not enough data
9.3
69
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.4
105
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
94
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
90
Feature Not Available
8.2
90
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
94
|
Verified
9.3
180
|
Verified
8.3
90
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
112
|
Verified
8.8
166
|
Verified
8.8
91
|
Verified
8.9
158
Functionality
8.8
99
|
Verified
8.8
184
8.2
91
Feature Not Available
Implementation
9.0
113
|
Verified
9.5
203
|
Verified
8.6
90
Feature Not Available
8.4
87
Feature Not Available
Network Management
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Security
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Protection
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.7
29
Not enough data
Analysis
8.8
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Access Control
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Duo and Google Authenticator are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Unique Categories
Google Authenticator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Authenticator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Higher Education
12.8%
Computer Software
6.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
55.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
62.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Duo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paulina L.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Cisco Duo is a reliable and useful application that enables security and safeguards sentisitve customer data. A benefit of Cisco Duo is the user friendly two-factor authentication, it's easy to use and I receive push notifications both on my mobile phone...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Legal Services
There is nothing that I dislike about this product.
Google Authenticator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Emili O.
Verified User in Computer Networking
It gives security to the company in the digital environment and protects it efficiently activating the authentication of the employees of the company as a user is really simple, we only have to have the password that would be the first step and then with...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Being a Google item there could've been significantly more highlights that can be included. In any event for Google item login, the authenticator could have a couple of reconciliations. Yet, figure that would detract from the USP of the application which is...
Paulina L.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Cisco Duo is a reliable and useful application that enables security and safeguards sentisitve customer data. A benefit of Cisco Duo is the user friendly two-factor authentication, it's easy to use and I receive push notifications both on my mobile phone...
Emili O.
Verified User in Computer Networking
It gives security to the company in the digital environment and protects it efficiently activating the authentication of the employees of the company as a user is really simple, we only have to have the password that would be the first step and then with...
Verified User in Legal Services
There is nothing that I dislike about this product.
Verified User in Computer Software
Being a Google item there could've been significantly more highlights that can be included. In any event for Google item login, the authenticator could have a couple of reconciliations. Yet, figure that would detract from the USP of the application which is...
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Duo Security free?
2 comments
AP
The word "No" is often used to express negation or refusal.Read more
What is duo security software?
2 comments
PK
It is mostly used for Two factor authentication service for various social media platform and for sso login to the same.Read more
What is a key feature of duo?
2 comments
MG
Mobile authentication it is. No need for security key!Read more
How do I back up and eventually restore the authenticator app data?
6 comments
DM
My gmail danish.deny321@gmail.com backup code not send my num by text msg 03112248107Read more
Is Google Authenticator good?
4 comments
NS
I am using google authenticator for many online resources it is outstanding and becoming more advance and secure with Googl Back Up Support. Read more
What is Google Authenticator used for?
4 comments
NS
It is used to protect the account / services that support 2FA. Read more
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