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Idswyft

Free#28 of 52 in Identity Verification Software

Idswyft: A self-hosted verification stack with broad checks, but a narrow integration footprint. Ranked #28 of 52 in Identity Verification Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting open-source document checks.

6.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Small teams wanting open-source document checks
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Document verification
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    23 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Self-hosted Community Edition offers unlimited verifications and full MIT-licensed source.
    • OCR, liveness, face matching, tamper detection and velocity checks in one flow.
    • REST API, TypeScript SDK, React component, iframe embed and webhooks support integrations.

  • Where it doesn't

    • The named screening integration is limited to OpenSanctions for PEP checks.
    • Community support is the listed support channel for the free self-hosted edition.
    • Broader KYC programs may need capabilities beyond its documented feature set.

Our verdict on Idswyft

Idswyft is an identity verification API for developers creating onboarding flows for fintech, marketplaces, crypto services and other applications. Its verification flow combines document OCR, field and front/back validation, barcode and MRZ decoding, passive and head-turn liveness detection, face matching, image tamper detection, velocity checks, IP-based fraud signals, age cross-checking and PEP screening. Teams can deliver the experience through a hosted flow, REST API, TypeScript SDK, React component, iframe embed or webhooks, with reusable W3C Verifiable Credentials also available.

Deployment and plan structure are central to the product. Community Edition is free forever, self-hosted, unlimited in verifications and provides the full source code under an MIT license, with no rate limits and community support. Cloud Starter is a managed-hosting option with email support and a 99.5% uptime SLA. Cloud Pro adds priority support, audit logs and backups, plus a 99.9% uptime SLA; the published plan is marked as coming soon. This gives small teams a path from controlling their own deployment to using managed infrastructure, while support and operational assurances increase in the cloud tiers.

Idswyft’s feature breadth suits teams that want document, biometric and fraud checks in a developer-oriented package, with GDPR listed as its compliance posture. OpenSanctions is the named integration for PEP screening, so organizations seeking a wider network of identity-data or KYC integrations should assess fit carefully. Choose Idswyft when open-source control, self-hosting and flexible integration methods matter; consider alternatives when broader screening coverage, a larger ecosystem or established enterprise requirements are priorities.

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Idswyft pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Idswyft fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Document verificationYes
Face verificationYes
Liveness detectionYes
Age verificationYes
Identity data sourcesOpenSanctions (PEP database)
Integration methodsHosted flow, REST API, TypeScript SDK, React component, iframe embed, webhooks
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWeb
Compliance & securityGDPR
SupportEmail, Community
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: OpenSanctions
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteidswyft.app
Facts checked23 Sep 2026

Idswyft integrations

Idswyft lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • OpenSanctions

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