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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Authenticator

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Microsoft Authenticator
8.8 /10

What is Microsoft Authenticator?

Conveniently and securely sign in to all your online accounts using multifactor authentication, passwordless sign-in or password autofill with Microsoft Authenticator. With this free app, you can sign in to your personal or work/school Microsoft account without using a password. You’ll use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN for security.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Authenticator won the following awards in the Multi-Factor Authentication category

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Microsoft Authenticator Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Authenticator?

1% Negative
3% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Security Protects
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 83

OTP Authentication

89

Multi-Device Protection

87

Biometrics Authentication

86

Email Authentication

86

Role and User Management

84

Browser Push Notifications

83

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

83

Soft Token Authentication

83

Hard Token Authentication

82

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

82

Phishing Resistance MFA

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Quality of Features

82

Ease of Data Integration

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Breadth of Features

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

79

Vendor Support

78

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Ease of Customization

77

Microsoft Authenticator Reviews

Darshan C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2026

Simple, reliable MFA

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?

Microsoft Authenticator stands out through deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, passwordless sign‑in, push‑based approvals with number‑match verification, biometrics, and cloud‑based backup, making it especially powerful in Microsoft‑centric environments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is its seamless passwordless sign‑in and push approvals tightly integrated with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.

What do you dislike most about this product?

sometimes unreliable 2FA‑code backup and sync across devices, which can cause lockouts and extra friction when switching phones or resetting them.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

if you’re already on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, but budget extra time and planning for backup‑code and passkey management.

Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Respectful
  • Altruistic
  • Reliable

bibin c.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Microsoft authenticator for security

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?

Easy to login through scan and downloading from app store also easy small amount of file size only

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

can backup all accounts information on cloud, if you want you can rearrange the accounts and also we can select show code option only we one time code

What do you dislike most about this product?

Some time delay in notification due to internet lag

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good for Security purpose for all medium, big and small industries and companies

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Faramade Gloria O.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Very safe and easy to navigate. Totally recommend

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?

I have not used any other one besides Microsoft Authenticator but its UI is very simple and easy to navigate. It is not cluttered or full of unnecessary features. What makes it safer is the fact that the authentication codes are usually changed almost every minute.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The simple interface and ease of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing because it serves its purpose effectively and efficiently

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is very safe for use and easy to navigate.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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