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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Authenticator

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

269 Reviews Write a Review

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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2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2026

1 Top Rated Capabilities

8 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2026

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

86 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
Respectful
Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 83

OTP Authentication

Multi-Device Protection

Biometrics Authentication

Email Authentication

Role and User Management

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Soft Token Authentication

Hard Token Authentication

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Phishing Resistance MFA

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Microsoft Authenticator Reviews

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

Praveen S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Electronics
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

A great app

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?

Not much difference.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

more secure that the other softwares

What do you dislike most about this product?

a backup must be needed whichever linked on this software

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I am not sure it is safe but if a webapp available that would really usefull.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Ignatius D.

Role: Finance
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

Microsoft Protection for All Supported Accounts

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?

It works on IOS and Android,handles personal + work accounts. You can add many accounts (non-Microsoftas well)for 2FA

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

High security assurance because it uses cryptographic TOTP or push/biometric,it is far more resistant to whisking or replay attacks than SMS or email codes.

What do you dislike most about this product?

If you change phone, lose it or do factory reset, recovering all your accounts can be a painful process.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

You need to use Microsoft Authenticator not just for Microsoft accounts but also for Google, Facebook or Banks.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Microsoft Authenticator Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft Authenticator?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

Role and User Management Enable different levels of access and permissions based on role.

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Soft Token Authentication Ability to use digital alternative to authenticate like OTP, Email, Biometrics, Browser Push Notification

Hard Token Authentication Use of a small hardware devices such as a key fob or card that generates a one-time password to authenticate.

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based) It accounts real-time context and behaviour such as location, time stamps, device, and connection type

Phishing Resistance MFA Ability to implement authentication methods that can withstand phishing attacks

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

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Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

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Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

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Microsoft Authenticator Reviews

Faramade Gloria O.

Very safe and easy to navigate. Totally recommend

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Praveen S.

A great app

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ignatius D.

Microsoft Protection for All Supported Accounts

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

OTP Authentication

Multi-Device Protection

Biometrics Authentication

Email Authentication

Role and User Management

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Soft Token Authentication

Hard Token Authentication

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Phishing Resistance MFA

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training