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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Authenticator

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Authenticator is a mobile authentication app.N/A

    Microsoft Intune

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Intune (formerly Microsoft Endpoint Manager), combining the capabilities of the former Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, SCCM or ConfigMgr, is presented as a unified endpoint management option. Microsoft Intune is an endpoint management solution for mobile devices, an MDM solution that allows the user to securely manage iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices with a single endpoint management solution. The component Endpoint Configuration Manager (the…

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    Google AuthenticatorMicrosoft Intune
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    Microsoft 365 Business Basic
    $5
    per user/per month
    Microsoft 365 For Individuals
    $6.99
    per month
    Microsoft 365 Apps
    $8.25
    per user/per month
    Microsoft 365 For Families
    $9.99
    per month
    Microsoft 365 Business Standard
    $12.50
    per user/per month
    Microsoft 365 Business Premium
    $15
    per user/per month
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    Google AuthenticatorMicrosoft Intune
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    Would buy again
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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 AuthenticatorMicrosoft Intune
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (51 ratings)
    8.7
    (53 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    8.4
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.9
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (14 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Google AuthenticatorMicrosoft Intune
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Logging into my work accounts is where Google Authenticator works best. Also, I had a personal account get hacked. I had an account created to book hotels, but someone was constantly resetting my password. To prevent further hacking attempts, I set up Google Authenticator. I do not believe it would be appropriate for banking accounts.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Intune is well suited for the larger end of the small business segment to the enterprise. The ability to configure and remotely deploy computer configurations, control mobile devices, and fine tune security controls of each device or device group is a major win for this product. Smaller and mid-sized businesses may balk at having to increase their license level to unlock the better updating features.
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    Pros
    Google
    • One strength is in how it checks identity to stop unwanted people from getting access.
    • Another strength is in cutting down on the frustration of users for the authentication process.
    • With the pandemic and needing to work away from the office it also provided additional security in keeping our network/infrastructure safe.
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    Microsoft
    • [Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune + SCCM)] helps to speed up the deployment of patches/software throughout our environment. I can easily build a package and then deploy across all endpoints.
    • The ability to supercede software is also quite handy. This automates the removal of old versions and replacing them with newer versions.
    • The Intune Autopilot option is very useful if you want to deploy software to devices straight out of the box. You can configure them to download software when a user opens a new PC and turns it on for the first time.
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    Cons
    Google
    • I once performed a factory reset of my smartphone which had Google Authenticator. I didn't have a backup for the device. When I restored my phone with the same google account, I was not able to restore the authenticator app settings. I had to add all the keys back into the app to use it. This is cumbersome, but I understand it is set up this way for security reasons.
    • I don't like the ease with which it lets you delete a key. If I accidentally delete a key, I am doomed to get my 2FA key reset, unless I still have the QR code saved somewhere.
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    Microsoft
    • Deploying more apps besides Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Office 365 app
    • Microsoft needs to make it easier to deploy exe, pkg, and msi apps without having to go through the manual process of re-packaging these apps using tools from github like intuneapputil
    • Add a feature to push out software updates for 3rd party apps
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    It works as intended, easy to setup, free and gives you another level of security against any unwanted access or cyber attacks
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    Microsoft
    Mascom Wireless is a Microsoft shop and SCCM has proved to be helpful in keeping our Microsoft products up to date every month without fail. We also have a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement which we renewed for three years ending 2022. The remote access utility works wonders for the organisation and have saved travel bills including subsistance allowance. We have been able to fulfill security audits both internal and external. We have been able to keep a robust inventory of our computer assets and nothing falls of the cracks
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    Usability
    Google
    It's as easy as opening the app and what I need it for is there. I don't have to fumble with other accounts or getting something else to open it for me. I have all the access that I need for the use of the app within seconds and I can get access to the info that I need.
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    Microsoft
    The console is not intuitive and does not work well often. Due to the complexity of the product, documentation can be confusing. When properly configured, routine tasks like OS deployment, remote control, and software deployment are easy to do. Troubleshooting of System Center Configuration Manager issues is hard, as there are various logs, and their content can be hard to understand.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Google
    In terms of availability, I had not experienced any issues with outages or the product not working when needed
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Google
    The performance of google Authenticator is good and I have not experienced any slow downs
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    Microsoft
    It's a 'heavy' system, which demands a lot of resources form the datacenter perspective. So, make sure you followed the requirements to avoid frustration in the future. From the 'client' perspective, it's fine. I've never had any issue with that.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    I have found Google’s support to be hit or miss. There are times when they are very responsive, and I get my issue resolved quickly, and there are times where a response from them takes weeks. There is no in-between. But my support experience with this particular product is nonexistent because I have not had a problem with it yet. Hopefully, we do not have any problems with it either.
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    Microsoft
    We have not needed to seek support for this product in the time that we have used it thus far. It's been working really well, and have not had any major issues. Being that it's a Microsoft product, it goes without saying that there will be many support options available if needed. This includes phone, web, forums, KB articles, etc. There is even comprehensive documentation that is available on the web through Microsoft's website for use of the product.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    It was easy to implement and it went very smoothly. No issues
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    Microsoft
    Work with a "test group" of users who you have a good relationship with so that when things don't work properly they understand! Work with your partner nicely without forcing things especially timelines as you are bound to make mistakes and create oversights in the project Management can also interfere with the implementation (which can cause delays) if you make too many mistakes which takes me back to having a "test group" where you have good relations
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    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 always challenging. When it is simple, it makes life a lot easier. Finally, trust (due to the brand name recognition, primarily) removes any notion of "what is this?" that the user may have from being required to install something on their personal device for work purposes.
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    Microsoft
    We did not evaluate or use other products like Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune + SCCM). The main reason we did not evaluate or use other products is because Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Microsoft Intune + SCCM) integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Windows PCs. Expenses would have increased as well if we had purchased another similar product.
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    Scalability
    Google
    The product doesn’t have any features of tools that can help it scale
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Google
    • More secure data = less worried about a data breach.
    • Takes longer to log in, and if I don't have my phone then I have to go looking for it, so it really makes it so that you can't be without your phone, which in certain instances is annoying or not possible and can hold up work time.
    • Everyone is willing to use the same program because everyone likes Google—makes it easier to manage.
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    Microsoft
    • In our current environment, this System Center Configuration Manager had replaced several standalone solutions for patching, imaging, remote assistance, reporting, etc. That saved a lot of time and resulted in money to manage the IT infrastructure.
    • Once SCCM is deployed and fully configured, all agents are deployed and it is easy to automate a lot of processes and just control them from time to time to make sure that everything is working as supposed to be.
    • SCCM + Windows 10: great built-in endpoint protection solution. As a result, there is no need to buy additional software for that purpose.
    • The imaging process is better compared to WDS because you can modify deployment packages and apply patches to a newly imaged machine. This saves tons of time for new employees deployment.
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