Head-to-head · Biometric Authentication Software
1Kosmos BlockID vs iProov Workforce MFA
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
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.
Visit 1KosmosFull verdict → - 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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