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What it is

Fingerprint identifies visitors across web and mobile to help address fraud, bot activity, and AI agents. Its persistent identification can continue across sessions even when cookies are cleared. Smart Signals supplies more than 100 attributes for assessing risky traffic, while AI Agent Detection uses Web Bot Auth cryptographic signing to distinguish signed agents from spoofed ones. Listed use cases include account takeover, payment fraud, SMS fraud, and bot detection. Developers can use client and server APIs, SDKs and frameworks, plus native iOS and Android SDKs. Named integrations include Cloudflare, CloudFront, Fastly VCL, Segment, Akamai, Fastly Compute, Google Tag Manager, and Azure. The cloud service offers real-time decisioning and custom rules, with coverage for web, mobile apps, and API events. Free costs $0 per month and includes up to 1,000 API calls monthly and 500,000 Android API calls. Pro Plus costs $99 per month for 20,000 web and iOS calls, then $4 per 1,000 additional calls; it includes 500,000 Android calls monthly. A 14-day Pro Plus trial is available without a credit card.

Spec sheet

What it does
Fingerprint is a device-intelligence platform that identifies anonymous web visitors and mobile devices to prevent fraud, detect bots and AI agents, and personalize user experiences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Purpose
Fingerprint identifies web visitors and mobile devices to help stop fraud, detect bots and AI agents, and support smoother customer experiences.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Trial
The maker offers a 14-day Pro Plus free trial with unlimited API calls and says no credit card is required.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Integrations
Official integrations include Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Fastly VCL, Fastly Compute, Segment, Akamai, Google Tag Manager, and Azure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Security
Fingerprint states that traffic is encrypted with HTTPS/TLS 1.2, uses AWS data centers, undergoes annual penetration testing, and supports Zero Trust mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Compliance
Fingerprint states that it is GDPR and CCPA compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and SOC 2 Type II compliant.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Support
The pricing comparison lists basic technical support for Free and Pro Plus and Enterprise support for Enterprise; Enterprise also includes a dedicated customer success manager.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · fingerprint.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · fingerprint.com
AI-agent detection
AI Agent Detection uses Web Bot Auth cryptographic signing to distinguish verified AI agents from spoofed agents and reports provider, name, identity, and confidence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
API regions
The Server API offers Global, EU in Frankfurt, and Asia in Mumbai endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
APIs
The Server API retrieves, searches, updates, and deletes identification event and visitor data; server-side requests are not billed against the monthly allowance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Bot detection
Browser Bot Detection classifies automated visitors as good bots, bad bots, or AI agents and is available on Pro Plus and Enterprise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Browser limitation
Safari Intelligent Tracking Prevention and Brave or ad-blocking browsers can block cookies, local storage, agent downloads, or identification requests and reduce accuracy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Client SDKs
Documentation covers JavaScript, React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, Android, and iOS integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Company headquarters and founding
LinkedIn lists Fingerprint as headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2020, and privately held with 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The maker identifies itself as FingerprintJS, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Company scale
The maker says Fingerprint is trusted by more than 6,000 companies.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Crunchbase funding record
Crunchbase lists Fingerprint as a private Series C company with four funding rounds and eight investors, including Nexus Venture Partners and Uncorrelated Ventures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Current status
The public status page reported all services online when opened, with historical incidents affecting APIs, webhooks, Smart Signals, and the dashboard during 2025 and 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.fingerprint.com
Data retention
The pricing comparison lists 30-day retention for Free and Pro Plus and 90-day retention for Enterprise.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Developer access
The product offers client and server API access, client and server SDKs/frameworks, and native iOS and Android SDKs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Documentation
The documentation includes API references, framework guides, use-case tutorials, changelogs, Discord support, and support-engineer contact.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Funding
LinkedIn says Fingerprint has raised $77 million and is backed by Craft Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, and Uncorrelated Ventures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Identification
The product provides persistent visitor identification across web and mobile, including when cookies are cleared.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Identification accuracy
Fingerprint says its visitor identifiers remain accurate for months or years, including after cookies are cleared.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Limit: Android demo usability
Google Play reviewers describe the demo as lacking a useful testing function and report that some options do not work reliably.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: iOS demo reliability
Apple App Store reviews include complaints that the app cannot reach the server and that location results can be inaccurate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: pricing and analytics
G2 reviewers repeatedly flag high or inflexible pricing and request deeper built-in analytics and investigation or case-management workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
MCP server
Fingerprint released an MCP server on March 16, 2026, offering managed and open-source deployment for AI assistants to query signals, investigate events, and manage workspaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Mobile requirements
Supported mobile operating systems are Android 5.0 Lollipop/API 21 or newer and iOS 13 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Node SDK requirements
The Node SDK requires TypeScript 4.5.5 or newer and Node.js 18 LTS or newer; Deno, Bun, and edge runtimes are not actively tested.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable release
The iOS Device Signals app version history records SDK updates, new developer-tools and iOS-simulator detection, and a new response format in 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Open-source component
FingerprintJS, the browser library underlying the commercial service, is MIT licensed and open source; the commercial Fingerprint platform is closed source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Praise: ease and accuracy
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise ease of use, accurate device identification, straightforward integration, and easy integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: real-time signals
Gartner reviewers praise stable identification across browsers or cleared cookies, quick setup, and real-time fraud signals for spotting fake activity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.7 out of 5 from 446 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Google Play
4.6 out of 5 from 329 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Reliability
Fingerprint Pro maintains a 99.9% uptime SLA and has a public status page.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
SDKs
Typed server SDKs are provided for Node, PHP, Python, C#, Java, and Go, with an accompanying OpenAPI schema.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.fingerprint.com
Self-hosting
The open-source MCP server can run locally while connecting to Fingerprint APIs, but the commercial identification service itself is hosted by Fingerprint.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Service-level agreement
Fingerprint Pro advertises a 99.9% uptime SLA and a public status page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Smart Signals
Smart Signals provide more than 20 real-time risk indicators, including VPN, proxy, bot, incognito, tampering, emulator, rooted-device, jailbreak, velocity, and geolocation-spoofing signals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Suspect Score
Suspect Score is a machine-learning risk value aggregated from multiple Smart Signals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Use cases
The maker lists account takeover, payment fraud, SMS fraud, and bot detection among its use cases.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Visitor identification
The identification product creates persistent visitor IDs using browser, IP/URL, device, TLS, cookie, visit-history, geolocation, and machine-learning signals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Webhooks
Identification includes webhooks for secure, asynchronous backend workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com

Plans and prices

Free Free $0 /month up to 1,000 API calls per month · 500k Android API calls/mo Read 7 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Free Free $0/month 1,000 API calls/month · 500,000 Android API calls/month · 14-day Pro Plus trial · Fingerprint Identification · Android Smart Signals Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Pro Plus $99 a month $99/month for 20K API calls; then $4 per 1,000 additional API calls 20,000 web and iOS API calls/month included · 500,000 Android API calls/month free · Fingerprint Identification · Smart Signals · Android Smart Signals · iOS Smart Signals Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com
Enterprise Priced on request Custom Custom volume · Additional Smart Signals · 99.9% SLA · Enterprise compliance and security · Proxy integrations · Customer success manager Read 15 Oct 2026 · fingerprint.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Persistent identification works after cookies are cleared.
  • Smart Signals provides more than 100 attributes.
  • Free plan includes up to 1,000 monthly API calls.
  • Native iOS and Android SDKs are available.
  • 14-day Pro Plus trial requires no credit card.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to 1,000 monthly API calls.
  • Pro Plus starts at $99 per month.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.

Who it suits

Fingerprint suits teams addressing account takeover, payment or SMS fraud, and bot activity across web and mobile. Its APIs, SDKs, and integrations also support developers adding visitor identification to products.

Fingerprint in depth

Read the full write-up

Fingerprint is a cloud service for recognizing visitors across web and mobile and supplying signals for fraud and bot decisions. It suits teams building identity and risk checks into their own products. Its strongest case is persistent identification paired with broad developer access; the cost to watch is metered web and iOS use above Pro Plus’s included volume.

Overview

Fingerprint identifies returning visitors across web and mobile even after cookies are cleared, then adds more than 100 Smart Signals that can help assess risky traffic. That combination gives product and fraud teams a flexible input to their own workflows rather than a prescribed response to every risk. Account takeover, payment fraud, SMS fraud and bot detection are among its use cases.

AI Agent Detection uses Web Bot Auth cryptographic signing to distinguish signed agents from traffic spoofing them. This is a useful distinction for services that need to verify agent identity, not merely flag automated activity. Real-time decisioning and custom rules provide further scope to tailor responses.

Key features

Persistent identification: Web and mobile recognition that continues when cookies are cleared can help teams connect repeat activity without relying on cookies alone.

Smart Signals: More than 100 attributes give risk workflows a broad set of inputs. Their practical value depends on a team’s ability to interpret and use them in its own decision process.

Signed-agent verification: Web Bot Auth signing helps separate verified AI agents from spoofed ones, addressing a narrower problem than general bot detection.

Developer access and integrations: Client and server APIs, SDKs and frameworks, plus native iOS and Android SDKs, suit teams integrating the service into products. Named integrations include Cloudflare, CloudFront, Fastly VCL, Segment, Akamai, Fastly Compute, Google Tag Manager and Azure.

Pricing

The freemium structure makes it possible to start without a subscription, but the free allowance is small for web and iOS workloads. Pro Plus starts at $99 a month, billed $99 /month for 20K API calls, with each additional 1,000 calls costing $4. Android has a separate allowance, so the included 500,000 Android API calls per month should not be mistaken for an equivalent web and iOS quota.

Free — free: Includes up to 1,000 API calls per month and 500k Android API calls/mo. It is a reasonable starting point for limited evaluation or low-volume use, but the 1,000-call cap constrains regular web and iOS use.

Pro Plus — $99 a month: Includes 20K web and iOS API calls and 500,000 Android API calls/mo free; additional calls are $4 per 1,000. It is the clearest fit for teams with predictable moderate volume, while growing web and iOS traffic makes the metered overage a material cost consideration.

Enterprise — custom pricing: Adds a 99.9% SLA, additional Smart Signals, proxy integrations, Enterprise support and a dedicated customer success manager. It is aimed at organizations that need those service commitments or capabilities, rather than simply a larger published quota.

A 14-day Pro Plus trial includes unlimited API calls and requires no credit card. Free and Pro Plus include 30-day data retention and basic technical support; Enterprise extends retention to 90 days and includes Enterprise support. Fingerprint Pro maintains a 99.9% uptime SLA, a commitment that is also specified for Enterprise. The Free plan and Pro Plus have no stated seat limits in these plan terms.

Platforms

Fingerprint runs as a cloud service and covers web, iOS and Android, as well as API events. Its client and server access makes it suitable for both application-side collection and server-side workflows. HTTPS and TLS 1.2 encrypt web traffic, and data is stored in AWS data centers. Fingerprint states GDPR and CCPA compliance, ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II compliance, and provides a public status page.

Who it's for

Fingerprint is a strong fit for developers and fraud or product teams that need persistent cross-platform identification and can incorporate risk attributes into their own decisions. It is less compelling for teams seeking a fully defined fraud response workflow rather than identity and signals to build around, or for high-volume web and iOS use where per-call overages are difficult to forecast.

Pros and cons

Pro: Identification persists across web and mobile when cookies are cleared, giving teams an additional basis for recognizing returning visitors.

Pro: More than 100 Smart Signals and signed-agent verification cover both general risk assessment and the specific problem of spoofed AI agents.

Pro: Native mobile SDKs, client and server APIs, and named infrastructure and analytics integrations give developers several integration routes.

Con: Free includes only 1,000 API calls per month outside its separate Android allowance, limiting its usefulness for ongoing web and iOS traffic.

Con: Pro Plus charges $4 per additional 1,000 calls beyond its 20K web and iOS allowance, so variable or growing usage can raise the bill.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Fraud Detection Software. Consider FraudLabs Pro if a free tier with 500 queries per month, five validation rules and standard support better matches a smaller validation workload. Arkose Labs Fraud and Abuse Prevention is another paid option with Android, API, iOS, macOS and web platforms.

ClickCease may suit buyers looking for a paid service with a free trial and a Starter plan shown at $69/m billed annually, alongside a $99 price and a 30% discount for the first three billing cycles for new customers. Marble Case Manager is worth considering for buyers who want an open-source, self-hosted free option with a real-time decision engine and community support. MaxMind minFraud is a paid alternative with a pay-as-you-go minFraud Score plan at $0.01 a month, no commitment or minimums, and risk scores, custom inputs and custom rules.

Alloy Embedded is another paid option. Ravelin offers a customized platform tailored to business goals, risk appetite and setup, with pricing on request. SAS Visual Statistics is a paid, self-hosted and web option for enterprise-scale statistical modeling on SAS Viya.

Verdict

Choose Fingerprint if your team needs persistent web and mobile identification, a substantial set of risk signals and a way to verify signed AI agents, with developers available to integrate those capabilities into existing decisions. Its main reason to look elsewhere is cost predictability: web and iOS usage above Pro Plus’s 20K calls is metered, while the free plan’s non-Android allowance is only 1,000 calls a month.

Verdict

Fingerprint combines persistent visitor identification with signals for assessing risky traffic and detecting signed AI agents. Check the API limits and plan terms against expected web, iOS, and Android volume.

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