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Head-to-head · Biometric Authentication Software

1Kosmos BlockID vs authID

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score 1Kosmos BlockID #2 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit 1Kosmos
authID #7 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit authID

1Kosmos BlockID leads on 0 checks, authID on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score1Kosmos BlockID · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly authID

1Kosmos BlockID scores higher on our rubric for biometric authentication software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

1Kosmos BlockID is the better fit for enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access. authID is the better fit for enterprise facial authentication.

  • 1Kosmos BlockID fits best

    Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access

  • authID fits best

    Enterprise facial authentication

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Side by side

Feature 1Kosmos BlockID 8.8/10 Visit ↗ authID 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #2 in Biometric Authentication Software #7 in Biometric Authentication Software
Best for Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access Enterprise facial authentication
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 50+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Kosmos BlockID 1/1 · authID 1/1
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Biometric methods facial biometrics, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, LiveID facial biometrics
Deployment model Cloud Cloud
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers Web browsers; Windows; macOS; iOS; Android
SDK languages NodeJS, PHP, Java, .NET JavaScript; Kotlin
Included users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Facial, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, and FIDO2 authentication
  • Supports shared workstations and offline authentication
  • Integrates with Okta, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, VPNs, and more
  • Facial biometrics with liveness and presentation-attack detection
  • PrivacyKey authentication designed without storing biometric images
  • FIDO2 passkeys, audit logs, APIs, and eight listed integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements
  • Detailed platform support varies by integration
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • SDK language support is listed for JavaScript and Kotlin
Our verdict

1Kosmos BlockID is a passwordless identity and authentication platform for workers, customers, and citizens. It combines facial biometrics through LiveID, fingerprint authentication through 1Key, FIDO2 credentials, identity verification,…

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authID is a cloud-based biometric identity verification and authentication platform for enterprises, workforce users, and consumers. Its Verified product supports facial biometric authentication for passwordless login, account recovery,…

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  1. 1Kosmos BlockIDBiometric Authentication Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. authIDBiometric Authentication Software 8.3Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 1Kosmos BlockID — where it wins

    • Facial, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, and FIDO2 authentication
    • Supports shared workstations and offline authentication
    • Integrates with Okta, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, VPNs, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements
    • Detailed platform support varies by integration

  • authID — where it wins

    • Facial biometrics with liveness and presentation-attack detection
    • PrivacyKey authentication designed without storing biometric images
    • FIDO2 passkeys, audit logs, APIs, and eight listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • SDK language support is listed for JavaScript and Kotlin
  • 1Kosmos BlockID8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise passwordless access combining biometrics, FIDO2, identity verification, and integrations.

    Visit 1KosmosFull verdict →
  • authID8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad enterprise biometric platform with privacy-preserving authentication, passkeys, and audit logs.

    Visit authIDFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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