1Kosmos BlockID review
Enterprise passwordless access combining biometrics, FIDO2, identity verification, and integrations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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, biometric enrollment, single sign-on, and APIs. Its workforce focus suits call centers, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government, and other regulated organizations that need authentication across web, desktop, mobile, and application environments.
BlockID’s ecosystem coverage is a central strength. It integrates with Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, ServiceNow, Google Workspace, Salesforce, SAP, Workday, VPNs, and Active Directory. Developer SDKs and APIs support NodeJS, PHP, Java, and .NET, while audit trails record authentication activity. Self-service password reset for legacy applications helps extend the platform into environments that still depend on passwords. Support spans Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers, and API access, with detailed platform support varying by integration.
The product is broad rather than limited to one biometric workflow: it covers enrollment, identity verification, passwordless credentials, shared-workstation authentication, offline authentication, SSO, and legacy application support. The published pricing model is contact sales, so buyers should expect a sales-led evaluation rather than a public plan comparison. BlockID is a strong fit for enterprises consolidating workforce and customer authentication across existing infrastructure. Organizations requiring self-hosted deployment, or seeking a narrowly focused biometric tool with publicly listed pricing, should consider alternatives.
1Kosmos BlockID pros and cons
- 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
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