AuthenticID Biometric Authentication
Biometric authentication software
Identity management software
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What is AuthenticID Biometric Authentication
AuthenticID Biometric Authentication is a biometric identity verification and authentication product used to confirm a user’s identity during onboarding and account access. It supports use cases such as remote customer verification, fraud prevention, and step-up authentication for regulated industries. The product typically combines selfie-based face matching and liveness checks with document capture/verification workflows and API/SDK-based integration options. It is used by organizations that need to reduce identity fraud while maintaining auditable verification processes.
Biometric liveness and face match
The product focuses on selfie-based biometric authentication with liveness detection to reduce spoofing attempts. This supports remote verification flows where in-person checks are not feasible. It can be used as a step-up control when risk signals indicate higher fraud likelihood. These capabilities align with common requirements in digital onboarding and account recovery.
Document and identity workflow support
AuthenticID is commonly deployed alongside ID document capture and verification steps, enabling end-to-end identity proofing workflows. This helps organizations combine document evidence with biometric confirmation of the presenter. It supports use cases such as KYC/AML onboarding and age/identity checks where document validation is required. The combined workflow can reduce manual review volume when configured appropriately.
Integration via APIs and SDKs
The product is typically delivered as a service with integration options suitable for web and mobile applications. API/SDK delivery supports embedding verification into existing customer journeys and back-office systems. This approach fits teams that need to orchestrate identity checks within their own applications rather than using a standalone portal. It also enables automation and consistent policy enforcement across channels.
Outcome depends on image quality
Biometric and document checks can degrade when users submit low-quality images (poor lighting, motion blur, low-resolution cameras). This can increase false rejects and drive higher manual review or customer support volume. Organizations often need UX guidance, capture controls, and fallback paths to maintain completion rates. Performance can vary by device and network conditions.
Privacy and compliance overhead
Biometric processing introduces additional privacy, consent, and data retention requirements compared with non-biometric authentication. Buyers typically need clear documentation on data handling, storage locations, and subprocessors to meet regulatory obligations. Legal and security teams may require DPIAs, vendor risk reviews, and contractual controls. These steps can lengthen procurement and implementation timelines.
Not a full IAM replacement
While it supports identity proofing and biometric authentication, it does not replace broader identity and access management functions such as directory services, SSO, lifecycle provisioning, and role-based access governance. Organizations often need to integrate it with existing authentication stacks and risk engines. This adds architectural work to coordinate policies, user identifiers, and audit trails. Ongoing tuning may be required to balance fraud controls with user friction.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Start | $25,000 per year* | Includes ID Verification + Biometric Authentication; includes 25,000 transactions; 500+ forensic checks; automated data extraction & document classification; white-labeled customer-facing interface; access to Identity Tools Suite (backend dashboards). |
| Essential | Priced per transaction (contact sales) | Includes ID Verification; document classification & extraction; 500+ forensic checks; document liveness checks. |
| Pro | Priced per transaction (contact sales) | Includes ID Verification + Biometric Authentication; document & face liveness checks; selfie face match; deepfake detection; additional enterprise features. |
Seller details
AuthenticID, Inc.
San Diego, CA, USA
2011
Private
https://www.authenticid.com/
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