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Head-to-head · KYC Software

Sumsub vs Shufti

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sumsub #2 in KYC Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Sumsub
Shufti #6 in KYC Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Shufti

Sumsub leads on 0 checks, Shufti on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSumsub · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Shufti
  • Free trialonly Sumsub

Sumsub scores higher on our rubric for kyc software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Shufti offers free plan; Sumsub doesn't.

Sumsub is the better fit for compliance-heavy teams needing extensive integrations. Shufti is the better fit for small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks.

  • Sumsub fits best

    Compliance-heavy teams needing extensive integrations

  • Shufti fits best

    Small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks

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Side by side

Feature Sumsub 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Shufti 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in KYC Software #6 in KYC Software
Best for Compliance-heavy teams needing extensive integrations Small teams wanting free, broad KYC checks
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1.35/unit usage-based $0.95/unit usage-based
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 12 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sumsub 5/5 · Shufti 5/5
Document verification ✓ ✓
Biometric liveness ✓ ✓
Business verification ✓ ✓
AML screening ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Integration method Dashboard_and_api Dashboard_and_api
Document types Not checked yet 10000
Our review
Pros
  • Combines KYC, KYB, AML, transaction monitoring, and Travel Rule workflows
  • Supports dashboard workflows, WebSDK, REST API, and verification links
  • Connects with ComplyAdvantage, Chainalysis, Salesforce, Slack, and Okta
  • 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
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Basic excludes AML screening and ongoing AML monitoring
  • Paid usage includes minimum monthly commitments
  • 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
Our verdict

Sumsub is an identity verification and compliance platform for businesses onboarding customers, verifying companies, screening AML risks, and monitoring ongoing activity. It supports government-issued identity document verification,…

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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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  1. SumsubKYC Software 9.214-day trial
  2. ShuftiKYC Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sumsub — where it wins

    • Combines KYC, KYB, AML, transaction monitoring, and Travel Rule workflows
    • Supports dashboard workflows, WebSDK, REST API, and verification links
    • Connects with ComplyAdvantage, Chainalysis, Salesforce, Slack, and Okta

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • Basic excludes AML screening and ongoing AML monitoring
    • Paid usage includes minimum monthly commitments

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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