Head-to-head · Identity Verification Software
Entrust IDV vs Stripe Identity
Entrust IDV leads on 0 checks, Stripe Identity 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 scoreEntrust IDV · 9.2/10
Entrust IDV scores higher on our rubric for identity verification software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Entrust IDV is the better fit for enterprise teams wanting a mature IDV provider. Stripe Identity is the better fit for low-cost document and selfie checks.
- Entrust IDV fits best
Enterprise teams wanting a mature IDV provider
- Stripe Identity fits best
Low-cost document and selfie checks
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Side by side
| Feature | Entrust IDV 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Stripe Identity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Identity Verification Software | #3 in Identity Verification Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams wanting a mature IDV provider | Low-cost document and selfie checks |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $0.50/unit usage-based |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Entrust IDV 1/4 · Stripe Identity 1/4 | ||
| Document verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face verification | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Liveness detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Age verification | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Identity data sources | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Integration methods | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Entrust IDV is an identity verification platform for organizations onboarding customers, employees, citizens, or other users digitally. It combines government-issued document verification, facial biometrics, liveness and spoofing… Read the review → |
Stripe Identity is a cloud identity-verification service for online businesses that need to check government documents, selfies, or identity numbers. It supports hosted verification flows, web and mobile capture, API-based sessions,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Entrust IDV — where it wins
- Document, facial biometric, liveness, KYC, sanctions, and PEP checks
- Configurable no-code workflows with fraud signals and document intelligence
- Web, mobile SDK, dashboard, and REST API integration options
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through a sales process rather than published plans
- Implementation breadth may be more than smaller teams need
- Workflow and API deployments can require dedicated technical resources
Stripe Identity — where it wins
- Government ID authenticity and biometric selfie matching
- Hosted web and mobile capture with API-based sessions
- Live-capture controls and machine-learning fraud detection
Where it doesn't
- No verified business verification
- No AML screening
- Usage-based costs vary by region
- Entrust IDV9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A mature, enterprise-focused IDV platform spanning documents, biometrics, screening, and APIs.
Visit Entrust IDVFull verdict → - Stripe Identity9.1/10 · Paid
Usage-priced document, selfie and identity-number checks with hosted and API flows.
Try Stripe IdentityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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