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Google Authenticator vs. WatchGuard AuthPoint

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Authenticator

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Authenticator is a mobile authentication app.N/A

    WatchGuard AuthPoint

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAuthPoint Total Identity Security provides businesses with a solution to protect user accounts and credentials. With multi-factor authentication and dark web credential monitoring, AuthPoint mitigates the risks associated with workforce credential attacks. AuthPoint adds an extra layer of security by monitoring for potential credential exposure in the dark web for both personal and corporate accounts.N/A
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    Google AuthenticatorWatchGuard AuthPoint
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    Google AuthenticatorWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Google AuthenticatorWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Google Authenticator
    I also have to utilize WatchGuard AuthPoint, as it's a proprietary MFA - so I'm stuck with it. Google Authenticator looks nicer, cleaner and doesn't require me to have individual apps for each service I need to access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Authenticator
    There are a few things to keep in mind when using Google Authenticator. Second, it's imperative that everything be kept as simple as possible. Many customers don't understand why they're putting up MFA, therefore adding further difficulty to their daily routines is always a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Authenticator
    Being under the google umbrella gives a level of reassurance to our users. It seems to be cleaner and easier to use for our users. Being able to use a product from an already known vendor helps onboard new users to the software. It is clean and easy to use, all of the users …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Authenticator
    First, Google Authenticator meets the security requirements which should be considered "table stakes". Second, simplicity is critical. Many users don' understand why they are setting up MFA (or they just don't care), and so adding additional complications to their day-to-day is …
    Incentivized
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    AuthPoint is a good merge between Authy and Google Authenticator. Authy has a better push notification system while google auth has a better time based. AuthPoint is a perfect mix between the two, and if you need both, it is the obvious solution. Having integration …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    We use the Microsoft MFA also and I have used the Google Authenticator (only prior to the MS version being released, however). They are similar in terms of functionality of course, but I have not attempted additional integrations using SAML 2.0 or anything like that so cannot …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    I've used Duo, Authy and Google Authenticator for non-work-related accounts. I didn't have any say in initially choosing AuthPoint for our organization and haven't had any big enough reason to recommend we switch away.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Google Authenticator has fewer features then WatchGuard AuthPoint, therefore I have not used the Google Authenticator solution a lot. But of course Google Authenticator is free so it is a good way to improve security cheaply but if you want to have a professional solution with …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    The ease of use AuthPoint offers is nearly unmatched, with all of the same (if not more!) security benefits.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Due to the recognition and functionalities that Watchguard has in the market worldwide, it makes me feel safe when purchasing its products.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard is easily managed and has different features like DHCP within it, which can be managed easily
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard offers similar performance to other authenticators but allows greater customization of the service and integrates with cybersecurity systems
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Watchguard Authpoint provides central management for us and all of our customers.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard AuthPoint is easy to manage and implement. It works really well with WatchGuard solutions.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    AuthPoint has a simpler and more intuitive configuration, added to the cloud administration that it provides us, without a doubt it is a point in its favor.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    FortiAuthenticator is OTP based only or 2FA. Whereas, WatchGuard AuthPoint has the flexibility of choosing OTP, QR, password, or Push notification. Fortitoken licenses are affixed to a single FortiGate unit and can only be used for FortiGate services only. Whereas WatchGuard …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard's AuthPoint has been a breeze to implement and manage as compared to other vendor solutions and its third-party integrations put it in on a level beyond comparison.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    We chose WatchGuard for two reasons. 1. We have been using WatchGuard appliances for many years and 2. The AuthPoint licensing prices are reasonable and fit our budget. So I would say that familiarity with WatchGuard products and knowing how good Watchguard support is were …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard AuthPoint in my experience has been far easier to setup compared to Duo which I have used extensively in the past, for both engineers and the end users
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Authpoint was an easy choice as we use WatchGuard firewalls. This allows us to set up two factor authentication for VPN access easily. With Work-From-Home becoming the norm [rather] than the exception, this extra layer of security is vital. It is nice that there are several …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    I've found most MFA applications function essentially the same. It's ideal to have all your accounts using the same platform for simplicity. WG's AuthPoint provides that compatibility.

    We're a WatchGuard Gold Partner and have been installing WG firewalls and Wireless Access …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    AuthPoint protects both cloud/app logins as well as, and most importantly, our corporate login (Active Directory based). WatchGuard AuthPoint gives the option of using hardware OTP tokens for corporate network login, as well as the mobile app which is simple to use, customise, …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    We have used AuthLite. WatchGuard has more options but I found it easier to use, easier to teach users how to use but cost is significantly more
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    AuthPoint has a much broader use, where the competition falls short.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard AuthPoint is up there with the best of them like Duo.
    Since we use WG Fireboxes we decided to go with AuthPoint.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    It is better suited for smaller/medium sized businesses which is a large number that we support.

    We also like the push notification instead of having to read through lots of codes.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard has great documentation, and we use it in our product stack of firewalls which is why we thought it'd be a good compliment to use it for MFA. It was easy to use and setup with good documentation and support.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    WatchGuard was selected unanimously by our senior engineers and Technical Director.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Honestly, other than free options and considering our investment in the WatchGuard product sphere, we were drawn to AuthPoint because of its integration with our existing WatchGuard tools. It's simple to manage and cost-effective, so we haven't had a reason to consider any …
    Incentivized
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Google AuthenticatorWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (46 ratings)
    8.7
    (220 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (20 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.1
    (27 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    7.0
    (52 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.5
    (13 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)