ZipID review
Guided mobile I-9 workflows with OCR, optional identity checks, and per-hire fees.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ZipID guides employers and new hires through electronic Form I-9 completion, using OCR to capture information from identity documents and populate form fields. Its remote, hybrid, and in-person workflows include authorized representatives, making it relevant to small and mid-sized HR teams handling distributed hires. Mobile apps, reminders, staff permissions, and multi-location visibility support coordination, while searchable activity logs and downloadable I-9 records give teams a way to review completed work. The product is not a fit for organizations seeking a full E-Verify case-management system.
Pricing combines a published $89 monthly platform subscription with transaction charges. Basic Queen Bee costs $7.50 per transaction and includes OCR autofill, the hiring workflows, an automated E-Verify redirect with case data entered in the I-9 Additional Information field, and searchable audit activity. Buzzing Hive costs $9.50 per transaction and adds selfie-to-government-ID facial matching, liveness detection, and an identity confidence score. Enterprise Colony uses volume transaction pricing and adds a dedicated account manager, custom onboarding and team training, API integration options, and SLA guarantees. Buyers should account for both the subscription and transaction fees when comparing plans.
The main distinction is between guided I-9 preparation and E-Verify case handling: ZipID redirects employers to E-Verify rather than offering a direct integration or broader case-management workflow. That keeps the product focused on form completion, document capture, identity checks, and audit records. The optional facial and liveness checks may suit teams that want an added identity-verification step; teams needing more extensive E-Verify management should consider another system. ZipID is a stronger match for employers prioritizing mobile completion and OCR autofill, with API options and service terms available on the enterprise plan.
ZipID pros and cons
- Where it wins
- OCR captures ID information and fills I-9 fields.
- Remote, hybrid, and in-person workflows include authorized representatives.
- Searchable audit logs and downloadable records support review.
- Where it doesn't
- Published pricing combines an $89 monthly subscription with per-hire fees.
- E-Verify is a redirect, not a direct integration or fuller case-management workflow.
- Facial matching and liveness checks are available only on Buzzing Hive.
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