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Stripe Identity

Paid#19 of 25 in KYC SoftwareIdentity Verification Software

Stripe Identity: A focused Stripe option for ID checks, document verification, and selfie matching. Ranked #19 of 25 in KYC Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for stripe users needing straightforward ID checks.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Stripe users needing straightforward ID checks
Free plan
No
Paid from
$0.50/unit usage-based
Integration method
Dashboard_and_api
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Government ID checks with biometric selfie matching
- Hosted web and mobile verification capture
- API access with reports and fraud detection
Where it doesn't
- No verified AML or KYB features
- Usage-based pricing can add up at volume
- Verification data is sent to Stripe

Our verdict on Stripe Identity

Stripe Identity is a paid identity-verification product for online businesses that need to check users with government-issued documents, selfies, or identity numbers. It supports hosted verification flows, mobile and web capture, API-based sessions, document data extraction, biometric photo matching, live-capture enforcement, and configurable accepted document types. Its positioning fits Stripe users looking for straightforward KYC-related workflows, fraud prevention, onboarding, or account-takeover protection.

Pricing is usage-based. The US page lists $1.50 per document-and-selfie verification, covering government ID authenticity checks and biometric selfie matching. ID number lookup costs $0.50 per lookup and includes name and date-of-birth validation plus US Social Security number lookup. Stripe also states that the first 50 verifications are free, while the product remains a paid service rather than an unlimited free plan. This structure suits teams that prefer costs tied to verification activity instead of a fixed subscription.

The product’s strongest focus is identity verification rather than a broader compliance suite. Machine-learning fraud detection, manual review, extracted document data, verification reports, live-capture controls, and accepted-document configuration add depth to the core checking workflow. Dashboard and API access also give teams two ways to manage verification sessions. However, Stripe Identity does not include verified AML or KYB features. Choose it when document, selfie, and identity-number checks are the main requirement, especially within a Stripe-oriented workflow; teams needing verified AML or KYB coverage should select a product built around those capabilities.

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Stripe Identity pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Stripe Identity fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$0.50/unit usage-based
Document verification	Yes
Biometric liveness	Yes
Business verification	Not verified
AML screening	Not verified
API access	Yes
Integration method	Dashboard_and_api
Document types	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	stripe.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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