Persona
Persona: A configurable KYC and AML platform for complex identity programs. Ranked #5 of 25 in KYC Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for enterprises needing configurable omnichannel KYC.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEnterprises needing configurable omnichannel KYC
- Free planNo
- Integration methodDashboard_and_api
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers ID, selfie, document, business, AML, and fraud checks
- Supports configurable flows, workflows, case management, and manual review
- Works across web, iOS, Android, APIs, hosted flows, and mobile SDKs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Growth and Enterprise plans require contacting sales for pricing
- Essential has limitations on Document AI and Business Verification
Our verdict on Persona
Persona is an identity verification and compliance platform for organizations that need to verify individuals, businesses, and ongoing risk. Its coverage suits fintech, payments, marketplaces, cryptocurrency, digital health, government, financial institutions, and other teams managing onboarding, account recovery, compliance, or fraud prevention. The platform includes government ID verification, selfie verification with biometric liveness and face comparison, supplementary document collection and extraction, business verification, AML screening, configurable workflows, case management, manual review, and passive device signals.
The published plans are structured around increasing levels of configuration and implementation support. Essential provides templated identity services, business logic and productivity features, self-guided onboarding, email support, and SOC 2 Type 2 infrastructure. Growth adds a fully configurable platform, the full suite of verification checks and fraud tools including KYB, graph and marketplace app access, guided implementation, and advanced security configuration. Enterprise is intended for tailored identity solutions, bespoke KYC/AML programs, multi-organization partitioning, access controls, custom support, and custom multi-product pricing. Essential has limitations on Document AI and Business Verification, while Growth and Enterprise are better suited to organizations with more involved requirements.
Persona also fits teams that need multiple implementation paths: API access, webhooks, hosted flows, embedded flows, and mobile SDKs are available across web, iOS, and Android. Integrations include identity providers such as Auth0, Okta, Microsoft Entra, OneLogin, Clerk, and Cisco Duo, as well as recruiting and AI platforms. This breadth makes Persona a strong choice for enterprises coordinating identity checks across products, regions, or organizations. Teams seeking a smaller, narrowly focused verification tool may find its configurable workflows, review operations, and tiered implementation model more than they need.
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Persona pricing
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Persona fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Document verification | Yes |
| Biometric liveness | Yes |
| Business verification | Yes |
| AML screening | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Integration method | Dashboard_and_api |
| Document types | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 105+ integrations: Auth0, Cisco Duo, Cloudflare, Clerk, Microsoft Entra, Okta … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | withpersona.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Persona integrations
Persona lists 105+ integrations on its own site — the 15 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Auth0
- Cisco Duo
- Cloudflare
- Clerk
- Microsoft Entra
- Okta
- OneLogin
- Ashby
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- Workable
- Anthropic
- Google AI
- GroqCloud
- Replicate
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Alternatives to Persona
- DiditBroad KYC coverage with a free allowance and usage-based pricing.9.4
- SumsubA broad KYC and AML platform for regulated teams with complex workflows.9.2
- SocureFlexible evaluation-based KYC, fraud, KYB, and watchlist workflows across web, mobile, and API.9.0
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Persona vs the competition
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