1Kosmos BlockID vs Daon IdentityX

1Kosmos BlockID8.8Visit DIDaon IdentityX8.5Visit

Higher score 1Kosmos BlockID #2 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit 1Kosmos

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DI Daon IdentityX #5 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Daon

• 1Kosmos BlockID fits best

  Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access

• Daon IdentityX fits best

  High-assurance identity programs

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Side by side

Feature	1Kosmos BlockID 8.8/10 Visit ↗	DIDaon IdentityX 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Biometric Authentication Software	#5 in Biometric Authentication Software
Best for	Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access	High-assurance identity programs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	50+ integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Kosmos BlockID 1/1 · Daon IdentityX 1/1
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Biometric methods	facial biometrics, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, LiveID	fingerprint, face, voice, eye, palm, liveness detection, device authentication
Deployment model	Cloud	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers	web browsers on mobile devices and PCs; mobile, web, and in-person channels
SDK languages	NodeJS, PHP, Java, .NET	Not checked yet
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	Supports fingerprint, face, voice, eye, palm, liveness, and device authentication FIDO2 works through mobile and PC web browsers Audit trails, identity administration, and regulatory evidence records included
Cons	Pricing requires contact with sales Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements Detailed platform support varies by integration	Pricing and plan structure require a sales conversation The primary platform listing is web-based Enterprise deployment may require customer-managed infrastructure or cloud planning
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,… Read the review →	Daon IdentityX is an identity management platform for organizations that need biometric authentication, identity verification, onboarding, and access controls across mobile, web, and in-person channels. It supports fingerprint, face,… Read the review →

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

• Daon IdentityX — where it wins

  • Supports fingerprint, face, voice, eye, palm, liveness, and device authentication
  • FIDO2 works through mobile and PC web browsers
  • Audit trails, identity administration, and regulatory evidence records included

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing and plan structure require a sales conversation
  • The primary platform listing is web-based
  • Enterprise deployment may require customer-managed infrastructure or cloud planning

• 1Kosmos BlockID8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit 1KosmosFull verdict →
• DIDaon IdentityX8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A high-assurance identity platform combining biometrics, FIDO2, onboarding, and audit controls.

  Visit DaonFull verdict →