Google Authenticator vs. PingOne from Ping Identity

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Authenticator
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Google Authenticator is a mobile authentication app.N/A
PingOne from Ping Identity
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
The PingOne Cloud Platform from Ping Identity in Denver, Colorado is an identity management and access solution (IAM) for enterprises. Features of the products include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, user management with directory, provisioning and deprovisioning. The solution is presented as a comprehensive, standards-based platform that allows users and devices to securely access any service, application or API from any device. Designed for hybrid IT environments, it can be…
$20,000
per year
Pricing
Google AuthenticatorPingOne from Ping Identity
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$20,000
per year
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$40,000
per year
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Google AuthenticatorPingOne from Ping Identity
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
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Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Authenticator
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Ratings
PingOne from Ping Identity
9.0
8 Ratings
9% above category average
ID-Management Access Control00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Password Management00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Account Provisioning and De-provisioning00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
ID Management Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
ID Risk Management00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
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User Ratings
Google AuthenticatorPingOne from Ping Identity
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(51 ratings)
7.9
(8 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(7 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(8 ratings)
8.6
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
4.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google AuthenticatorPingOne from Ping Identity
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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Ping Identity
Really like [this] solution, it fits our requirements 100%. There are unlimited possibilities to extend the product, either by creating additional adapters or selectors. We really like the policy management level in PingFederate. It's extremely helpful when we can specify customer journey per many different requirements like user location, application type etc. As well, both StepUp and TopDown authentication flows were implemented [easily].
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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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Ping Identity
  • Based on open standards, we can use as much or as little of the Ping suite as we like, depending on which other technologies we've already implemented.
  • Continuous innovation and product enhancements have ensured their products continue to meet our rapidly evolving needs.
  • Ping Identity has been an outstanding partner, starting with the RFP process and continuing to this day, years after the sale. They are focused on our success at every level of the company and are highly responsive to our needs, issues, and product suggestions.
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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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Ping Identity
  • There are times that the response time is quite slow.
  • Since this is built on Google Cloud, there are moments when we encounter errors when logging in or looping in Google.
  • UI could be improved.
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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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Ping Identity
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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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Ping Identity
Easy to use; all UI's are user friendly and easy to learn.[The] possibility to use API is [a] big value as well. We really like integration with CyberArk; with it we can manage privileged accounts according to company standards without breaking any rules, and we can be 100% sure that only approved persons will have administrative access.
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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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Ping Identity
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Performance
Google
The performance of google Authenticator is good and I have not experienced any slow downs
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Ping Identity
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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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Ping Identity
Ping's support is willing and attentive, but if I am in a position to engage them I am often at a point where most of the usual support engineers would not be in a position to answer the questions I have. However, Ping has been more than willing to engage their product and development teams with our organization as we take advanced deployment and use case challenges to them.
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Implementation Rating
Google
It was easy to implement and it went very smoothly. No issues
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Ping Identity
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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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Ping Identity
This solution is selected before my time so, not much influence ,but product allow to customized and require decent ping skills to configure the solution. Okta and Other solutions are well suited in this category with some positive and some negative capabilities. it must say that Auth0 is the best option with Azure Identity to move ahead.
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Scalability
Google
The product doesn’t have any features of tools that can help it scale
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Ping Identity
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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Ping Identity
  • it is positive with saving the cost
  • some drawback with aging solution
  • directory is solid and provide lots of cost saving
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