Shufti

Shufti is an identity-verification and fraud-prevention service for businesses building checks into web or mobile products. It is best suited to teams that need configurable checks across international markets. Broad document coverage and usage-based billing are its strongest draws; the free monthly allowance is modest.

Overview

Shufti brings document, biometric, NFC, business, transaction, and anti-money-laundering checks into configurable verification workflows. Teams can assemble journeys with its drag-and-drop Journey Builder or connect checks to web and mobile applications through the REST API. Headquartered in London, it serves industries including fintech, banking, forex, gaming, crypto, social networks, gig economy, and marketplaces.

Document verification covers more than 240 regions and 150 languages, with decisions returned within 15 seconds. Facial liveness detection is iBeta Level 3 certified and targets deepfake selfies, printed photos, and injection attacks. These capabilities suit cross-border onboarding and fraud controls, though per-verification billing means costs track volume rather than staying fixed.

Key features

• Configurable identity checks: Document forensics, liveness, NFC chip verification, and real-time AML screening can be combined through the API. This breadth is useful when a business wants several checks in one flow rather than separate integrations.
• Business and transaction workflows: The REST API supports business and transaction verification or monitoring as well as identity checks, making Shufti relevant beyond customer ID onboarding.
• Integration options: REST APIs, webhooks, and native SDKs for iOS, Android, and web offer routes for product teams integrating into existing applications. AWS Marketplace deployment is also documented.
• Journey Builder: A drag-and-drop workflow builder lets teams select verification services for a journey, which can reduce the need to define every flow solely in code.
• Security and support: Shufti lists PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR-related certifications, and Cyber Essentials among its audits and certifications, and advertises 24/7/365 support.

Pricing

Shufti charges per verification, and Free Forever and Essentials have no minimum monthly commitment. That suits variable demand, but a per-check model can make spend rise as onboarding volume grows.

A free trial is offered. The Essentials price is a starting rate, so teams with higher volume should assess the applicable custom terms rather than assume that rate covers every use case.

Platforms

Shufti supports Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted environments. Its native mobile SDKs and web integration options make it a fit for products embedding checks in their own customer journeys.

Who it's for

Shufti is a strong fit for fintech, banking, forex, crypto, gaming, marketplaces, social networks, and gig-economy businesses that need identity or business verification across markets. Teams needing AML screening or transaction monitoring alongside onboarding may also value its range of checks. It is less compelling for a low-volume project that needs more than 10 monthly checks at no cost, or for a buyer who needs predictable fixed monthly spend.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Coverage across more than 240 regions and 150 languages supports international onboarding without narrowing the service to a small set of markets.
• Pro: Document, biometric, NFC, AML, business, and transaction checks can support multiple compliance workflows through one API.
• Pro: No minimum monthly commitment on the free and Essentials plans gives smaller or variable-volume teams room to start without a recurring minimum.
• Con: Ten free monthly verifications provide little room for a meaningful live rollout.
• Con: Per-verification billing makes total spend dependent on usage, and Enterprise requires custom pricing for tailored terms.

Alternatives

Didit is worth considering when a team wants a larger free monthly allowance: its free plan includes 500 full KYC verifications each month, with ID, liveness, face match, device and IP checks, and a workflow builder.

Entrust Certificate Manager is a paid alternative for buyers considering a certificate-management product with Android, iOS, Linux, web, API, and self-hosted platform support.

Socure may suit teams looking for document verification priced at $0.80 per evaluation, with government ID scans and selfie checks for IDs from 195+ countries.

Alloy Embedded is another paid option to compare for identity-verification needs.

AU10TIX Identity Document Verification Suite may suit buyers who prefer a fixed monthly minimum: its Basic KYC plan is $500 a month and includes ID verification, biometrics, case management, and global coverage.

iDenfy may suit teams seeking ID, face match, and liveness checks with white-label customization and API, SDK, and no-code options, though its plan carries a $135 monthly minimum.

Persona is an alternative for buyers seeking templated identity services and platform automation under an Essential plan starting at $250 per month with a 12-month minimum term.

Sumsub is another paid KYC service to compare; its Basic plan includes ID verification, liveness and face match, email and phone verification, Sumsub ID, and reusable KYC, with a $149 monthly commitment.

Browse more options in KYC Software and Identity Verification Software.

Verdict

Choose Shufti if your business needs configurable identity, business, or transaction checks across international markets and values pay-as-you-go billing without a monthly minimum. Its strongest case is the combination of broad document reach and multiple verification types in one workflow. Look elsewhere if 10 free monthly checks are not enough for evaluation or if you need a predictable fixed monthly price.