ID.me Authenticator
6.5#23 in identity verification softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOS
VisitID.me Authenticator vs Idswyft
What both publish
| Fact | ID.me Authenticator | Idswyft |
|---|---|---|
| Biometrics | App settings let users enable or disable access using their device’s fingerprint or facial recognition. | Face matching uses face-api.js embeddings and supports passive and head-turn liveness modes. |
| Purpose | The app helps protect an ID.me Wallet with multi-factor authentication. | Idswyft is an open-source identity verification API for developers. |
| Support | Users can submit a support request from the app’s settings menu. | Community Edition support is provided through GitHub Issues, while Cloud Starter includes email support and Cloud Pro includes priority support. |
ID.me Authenticator plans
- ID.me AuthenticatorFree
Idswyft plans
- Cloud StarterFree
- Community EditionFree
- Cloud Pro$49 a month
Pick ID.me Authenticator if…
This app is for people using an ID.me Wallet who want multi-factor authentication for sign-in. It offers both push approvals and code generation, including on supported smartwatches.
Pick Idswyft if…
Idswyft suits developers building identity checks for fintech, marketplaces, gig platforms, crypto and Web3, or healthcare applications. Its API, SDK, hosted flows, and self-hosted option support different integration approaches.