Zyphe Age Verification

Overview

Zyphe Age Verification checks whether a user meets the minimum age set for a particular flow, using a government document or a credential based on an earlier document check. It is best suited to gambling operators, marketplaces and social platforms that need configurable age gates and auditable results. Its reusable proof and flexible integrations are compelling, but pay-per-check charges above the free allowance and the absence of facial age estimation matter when choosing it.

Key features

Zyphe checks more than 4,000 document versions from 213 countries and territories, with the minimum age configured by flow and market. That makes it a fit for services whose thresholds differ by jurisdiction, such as 18 in one market and 21 in another. Document checks include active liveness, anti-spoof measures and injection-attack detection; these strengthen a document-led check, though they do not replace the need to set appropriate rules for each flow.

After an initial check, users can present a KYC Passport zero-knowledge proof that they are over the threshold without sharing a birth date or document again. This can reduce repeated disclosure for returning users. Zyphe does not estimate age from a face: age is derived from a verified document or a credential based on one, so services seeking a face-only estimate should look elsewhere.

Location checks compare GPS with the IP country and flag VPN or proxy use and blacklisted IPs. Each check also records the document class, applied threshold, what was verified and the outcome, giving operators an audit trail. Documents are processed transiently and stored encrypted in the user's vault; Zyphe retains the result, audit log and cryptographic proof. Storage is regional by design, with nodes and cloud regions matching the end user's region. Zyphe says its data handling is GDPR-compliant, while its SOC 2 Type II audit and ISO/IEC 27001 certification are in progress.

Integration options include API and SDKs for browser and Node.js, hosted verification links, iframe embedding and mobile WebView. The range suits teams that want either a direct integration or a no-code link; the record does not establish which route will be simplest for a particular implementation.

Pricing

Business: free. KYC is free up to the monthly allowance shown in the selector; verification above that allowance and add-ons are priced per check. This gives teams a way to start without a stated base charge, but the variable cost above the allowance makes usage volume and add-on needs important budget considerations.

Enterprise: custom pricing, billed pay as you go and invoiced monthly in arrears against actual usage. It includes custom limits, custom SLAs, dedicated support and named account coverage, making it the better fit for organizations needing tailored service terms and account support. The trade-off is that there is no fixed price to compare upfront.

Platforms

Zyphe supports Android, iOS, web and API. Its API, browser and Node.js SDKs, hosted links, iframe and mobile WebView provide several ways to connect age checks to web and mobile services.

Who it's for

Licensed gambling operators, marketplaces and social platforms are the stated audiences. Zyphe is especially relevant when age limits vary by market, a documented decision trail is valuable, or repeat users can benefit from reusable proof. It is a weaker fit where face-based age estimation is a requirement.

Pros and cons

• Broad document coverage: support for more than 4,000 versions across 213 countries and territories serves internationally operating services.
• Reusable privacy-preserving proof: returning users can prove they meet the threshold without presenting a birth date or document again.
• Useful risk and audit controls: liveness, spoof and injection checks, location flags and per-check audit records give operators concrete signals and traceability.
• Costs can rise with usage: checks above the monthly KYC allowance and add-ons are charged per check, while the allowance is shown in a selector.
• No facial age estimation: age depends on a document or a credential derived from one, ruling out face-only age checks.
• Certifications remain in progress: SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001 are not described as completed.

Alternatives

Browse Identity Verification Software for more options. HYPR Authenticate is a paid identity-assurance option with a free plan, free trial and a listed Identity Assurance Access price of $3 a month; consider it when phishing-resistant onboarding and web access are the priority. Didit offers a free plan with 500 full KYC verifications every month, including ID, liveness, face match, device and IP checks; choose it if that defined monthly allowance and broader KYC workflow better suit your needs.

Shufti has a free tier of up to 10 verifications each month and a listed Essentials plan at $1.50 per verification, making it an option when a small free quota or per-verification Essentials pricing is preferable. Idswyft offers a free, open-source Community Edition with unlimited verifications on your own infrastructure; consider it if self-hosting and source access are central. Kairos Identity Verification offers 100 free API transactions and a two-week trial, which may suit a short evaluation with a defined transaction allotment.

Authonex offers a free plan, but its stated monthly verification caps differ between its homepage and developer docs; compare the allowance carefully if choosing it. Entrust Certificate Manager is a paid option with pricing available by speaking with Entrust experts. Mitek Verified Identity Platform (MiVIP) is another paid option, with pricing available by speaking with an expert.

Verdict

Zyphe is a strong choice for operators that need market-specific document age checks, reusable proof and a traceable record of each decision. Its main advantage is combining broad document coverage with privacy-conscious repeat checks and multiple integration paths. Look elsewhere if you need facial age estimation, or if per-check charges above the monthly allowance are a poor fit for your expected volume.