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Compare Google Authenticator and RSA SecureID 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (67.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google 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 AuthenticatorRSA SecureID
Star Rating
(108)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (67.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RSA SecureIDSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that RSA SecureID excels in its multi-factor authentication capabilities, particularly with its mobile-push feature, which received a score of 9.2, while Google Authenticator's mobile-push scored lower at 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Google Authenticator offers a more user-friendly experience, achieving a higher ease of use score of 9.5 compared to RSA SecureID's 9.0, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight that RSA SecureID provides robust support for various authentication methods, particularly in hardware token-based authentication, scoring 8.6, while Google Authenticator's hardware token support is lower at 7.9.
- Users on G2 indicate that Google Authenticator shines in its ease of setup, with a score of 9.5, compared to RSA SecureID's 9.0, making it a more accessible option for quick deployment.
- Reviewers say that RSA SecureID has a strong focus on enterprise-level features, reflected in its higher score for federation/SAML support (idp) at 7.9, while Google Authenticator's score in this area is not as robust.
- Users report that both products have similar scores for software token authentication, both at 9.3, indicating that they are equally effective in this area, but RSA SecureID's overall enterprise focus may provide additional benefits for larger organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Authenticator
No pricing availableRSA SecureID
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Authenticator
No trial information availableRSA SecureID
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
372
9.3
78
Ease of Use
9.5
377
9.0
78
Ease of Setup
9.5
64
9.1
13
Ease of Admin
9.1
37
9.4
13
Quality of Support
8.9
264
8.8
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
28
9.2
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
351
7.4
75
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.5
17
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
20
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
18
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Authentication type
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
8.6
12
|
Verified
9.3
180
|
Verified
9.3
14
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
7
|
Verified
8.8
166
|
Verified
9.2
10
|
Verified
8.9
158
8.7
9
|
Verified
Functionality
8.8
184
8.5
10
Feature Not Available
7.4
9
Implementation
9.5
203
|
Verified
9.0
14
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
10
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Authenticator and RSA SecureID are categorized as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Unique Categories
Google Authenticator has no unique categories
RSA SecureID is categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO) and Biometric Authentication
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Authenticator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RSA SecureID
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
14.8%
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
62.4%
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Financial Services
7.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Insurance
5.9%
Human Resources
5.0%
Other
53.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...
RSA SecureID
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Networking
It's helpful if your company looking for a MFA solution for the employees and org security. It's easy to manage as an admin and you have 24/7 support from RSA TAC
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
Re-signing in if the app is placed in background
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 Computer Networking
It's helpful if your company looking for a MFA solution for the employees and org security. It's easy to manage as an admin and you have 24/7 support from RSA TAC
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...
Verified User in Research
Re-signing in if the app is placed in background
Alternatives
Discussions
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
RSA SecureID has no discussions with answers
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