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Head-to-head · Biometric Authentication Software

1Kosmos BlockID vs iProov Workforce MFA

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score 1Kosmos BlockID #2 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit 1Kosmos
iProov Workforce MFA #8 in Biometric Authentication Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit iProov

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

Our verdict

  • Highest score1Kosmos BlockID · 8.8/10

1Kosmos BlockID scores higher on our rubric for biometric authentication software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

1Kosmos BlockID is the better fit for enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access. iProov Workforce MFA is the better fit for workforce facial MFA.

  • 1Kosmos BlockID fits best

    Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access

  • iProov Workforce MFA fits best

    Workforce facial MFA

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Side by side

Feature 1Kosmos BlockID 8.8/10 Visit ↗ iProov Workforce MFA 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in Biometric Authentication Software #8 in Biometric Authentication Software
Best for Enterprise passwordless biometric workforce access Workforce facial MFA
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, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 50+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Kosmos BlockID 1/1 · iProov Workforce MFA 1/1
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Biometric methods facial biometrics, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, LiveID facial biometrics, liveness detection, face matching
Deployment model Cloud Cloud
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers web, iOS, Android
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
  • Dynamic and Express liveness detection support facial authentication
  • Self-service recovery and step-up challenge response expand access options
  • Integrates with seven identity platforms through OIDC
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not fit self-hosted requirements
  • Detailed platform support varies by integration
  • Pricing requires a quote from sales
  • Authentication requires a camera-enabled device
  • Cloud deployment may not fit organizations requiring another model
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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iProov Workforce MFA is a cloud service for enterprise workforce identity protection. It authenticates people through facial biometric capture, liveness detection, and face matching against an enrolled profile or reference photo. The…

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  1. 1Kosmos BlockIDBiometric Authentication Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. iProov Workforce MFABiometric Authentication Software 8.2Pricing on request

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
  • iProov Workforce MFA — where it wins

    • Dynamic and Express liveness detection support facial authentication
    • Self-service recovery and step-up challenge response expand access options
    • Integrates with seven identity platforms through OIDC

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote from sales
    • Authentication requires a camera-enabled device
    • Cloud deployment may not fit organizations requiring another model
  • 1Kosmos BlockID8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • iProov Workforce MFA8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud facial MFA service with liveness, recovery, audit persistence, and identity integrations.

    Visit iProovFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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