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Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 405 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Microsoft for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, English, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece, India, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Vietnam ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Mobile Authentication - Multi-Factor Authentication Software - Policy Management Software - Single Sign On (SSO) Software - User Management ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Authentication Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/31218/authentication/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We can easily approve a sign-in with just a tap. > > **Cons**: Microsoft Authenticator doesn't have the desktop app so everything has to be done through the mobile app, which can be inconvenient if you're working on a computer. Push notifications can sometimes be delayed. > > Overall, it is a good platform for easy and secure two-factor authentication. ----- ### "Essential application for secure multifactor login" — 5.0/5 > **Issac** | *5 January 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The mobile app for authenticator allows to enable multi factor authentication and without approving the login request on the app it prevents unauthorized login making it very secure > > **Cons**: If your mobile device containing the authenticator app is lost or reset, setting up the authenticator app is a very complex process which involves removing the device in your Microsoft account and then reregistering it > > Essential application for secure multifactor login. It gives notifications if any unauthorized or suspicious login is found ----- ### "Works if you know what to do." — 4.0/5 > **Joe** | *10 December 2025* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: From a business standpoint, this is the best tool to use with integrations for any Microsoft or business product tied with Azure. > > **Cons**: End-users that upgrade/replace their phones that originally had Microsoft Authenticator would be confused why Authenticator is not working. > > It works, only for users that know how to use it. But it does work to get you access to anything Microsoft or SSO related. ----- ### "Good choice to simplify environments if properly configured." — 4.0/5 > **Dominique** | *22 May 2026* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: provides strong account security through multi-factor authentication, passwordless sign-ins, and push notifications while remaining simple and convenient for everyday users. It also integrates smoothly with Microsoft services and many third-party platforms, while cloud backup and recovery features help users regain access when switching or replacing devices. > > **Cons**: If users lose their phone or fail to enable backups, recovering accounts through Microsoft Authenticator can become difficult and frustrating. The app may also face occasional syncing issues, depends on device or internet access for some features, and can expose users to accidental approval of fraudulent login requests during MFA fatigue attacks. > > My overall experience with Microsoft Authenticator has been mostly positive because it provides a convenient and reliable way to secure accounts through multi-factor authentication, quick approval notifications, and passwordless sign-ins that make logging into work, school, and personal services much faster than traditional password-only systems. However, I have noticed that syncing and backup features can sometimes become frustrating, especially when changing phones, restoring accounts across different operating systems, or attempting to recover credentials after a device reset, since delays or incomplete cloud synchronization may require accounts to be manually re-added and reverified. Another concern is that the app’s notification-based approval system can make it surprisingly easy to accidentally approve fraudulent login attempts if the app is configured for simple “approve/deny” prompts without number matching or additional verification steps, particularly when users receive repeated authentication requests that create fatigue or confusion. Despite these drawbacks, the application still offers strong overall security and usability when properly configured with features like number matching, biometric verification, secure backups, and careful notification management, making it an effective authentication solution for both personal and professional environments. ----- ### "Microsoft Authenticator Review" — 3.0/5 > **Scott** | *19 June 2025* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy it is to use the multi-factor authentication to login to Outlook once it has been set up. > > **Cons**: Setting up a new phone with the authenticator to login to Outlook and Microsoft 365, can be challenging and it was not intuitive. I have needed to find videos on how to do this. > > The overall experience has been okay, it functions well once it has been setup however, the setup has been challenging. ----- Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.in/software/219694/microsoft-authenticator?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.in/software/219694/microsoft-authenticator) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ko | | ----- ## Structured Data