Idswyft
8.0#1 in identity verification softwareFrom $49 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitIdswyft vs Shufti
What both publish
| Fact | Idswyft | Shufti |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API exposes session initialization, document uploads, live capture, status retrieval and webhook-based results. | The REST API supports identity, business, and transaction verification or monitoring in web and mobile applications. |
| Biometrics | Face matching uses face-api.js embeddings and supports passive and head-turn liveness modes. | Facial biometrics uses iBeta Level 3 certified liveness detection to detect deepfake selfies, printed photos, and injection attacks. |
| Integrations | It provides hosted flows, a REST API, and an embeddable TypeScript SDK with React components, iframe support, and webhooks. | Integration options include REST APIs, Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native and Cordova SDKs, hosted verification pages, Journey Builder, WordPress, Salesforce and on-premise deployment. |
| Licence | The community source code is released under the MIT License, while the Idswyft name and logo remain trademarks. | Shufti describes its technology as fully in-house with no third-party engines; the public pages reviewed do not identify an open-source licence. |
| Purpose | Idswyft is an open-source identity verification API for developers. | Shufti provides digital identity verification and fraud prevention for global compliance. |
Idswyft plans
- Cloud StarterFree
- Community EditionFree
- Cloud Pro$49 a month
Shufti plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Essentials$1.50, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick Shufti if…
Shufti suits organizations in fintech, forex, banking, social networks, gaming, the gig economy, crypto, and marketplaces that need identity or business verification. Its API and SDK options support web and mobile integration.