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Head-to-head · KYC Software

Shufti vs iDenfy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Shufti #6 in KYC Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Shufti
iDenfy #8 in KYC Software 8.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit iDenfy

Shufti leads on 2 checks, iDenfy on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShufti · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Shufti
  • Free trialonly iDenfy

Shufti scores higher on our rubric for kyc software: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Shufti offers free plan; iDenfy doesn't. Shufti leads on document types: 10000 versus 3000.

Shufti is the better fit for small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks. iDenfy is the better fit for teams needing human review and fraud controls.

  • Shufti fits best

    Small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks

  • iDenfy fits best

    Teams needing human review and fraud controls

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Side by side

Feature Shufti 8.5/10 Visit ↗ iDenfy 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.1
Ranking #6 in KYC Software #8 in KYC Software
Best for Small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks Teams needing human review and fraud controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $0.95/unit usage-based —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shufti 5/5 · iDenfy 5/5
Document verification ✓ ✓
Biometric liveness ✓ ✓
Business verification ✓ ✓
AML screening ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Integration method Dashboard_and_api Dashboard_and_api
Document types 10000 (best) 3000
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes up to 10 verifications each month
  • Combines KYC, KYB, AML, biometrics, address and NFC checks
  • Supports REST APIs, mobile SDKs, hosted flows and self-hosting
  • Combines ID, biometric, KYB, AML, and fraud checks
  • Offers 24/7 human review for verification exceptions
  • Supports APIs, SDKs, no-code flows, and white-label customization
Cons
  • The Free Forever plan is limited to 10 verifications monthly
  • Essentials uses per-check pricing rather than monthly or annual billing
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • No free plan is available
  • Ongoing AML monitoring is limited to Enterprise Partnership
  • Advanced support and uptime commitments are limited to Enterprise Partnership
Our verdict

Shufti is an identity verification and compliance platform for businesses onboarding customers and companies. It brings together government-issued document verification, facial biometrics with liveness detection, business verification, AML…

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iDenfy is a cloud-based RegTech platform for businesses that need customer and business onboarding checks. It suits fintech, cryptocurrency, gaming, e-commerce, and other regulated or fraud-sensitive businesses. The platform covers…

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  1. ShuftiKYC Software 8.5Free plan
  2. iDenfyKYC Software 8.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shufti — where it wins

    • Free plan includes up to 10 verifications each month
    • Combines KYC, KYB, AML, biometrics, address and NFC checks
    • Supports REST APIs, mobile SDKs, hosted flows and self-hosting

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free Forever plan is limited to 10 verifications monthly
    • Essentials uses per-check pricing rather than monthly or annual billing
    • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • iDenfy — where it wins

    • Combines ID, biometric, KYB, AML, and fraud checks
    • Offers 24/7 human review for verification exceptions
    • Supports APIs, SDKs, no-code flows, and white-label customization

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Ongoing AML monitoring is limited to Enterprise Partnership
    • Advanced support and uptime commitments are limited to Enterprise Partnership

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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