ID.me Authenticator vs Idswyft
ID.me Authenticator
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| Figure | ID.me Authenticator | Idswyft |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Identity Verification Software | 8.0 (#16) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Biometrics | App settings let users enable or disable access using their device’s fingerprint or facial recognition. | Face matching uses face-api.js embeddings and supports passive and head-turn liveness modes. |
| Purpose | The app helps protect an ID.me Wallet with multi-factor authentication. | Idswyft is an open-source identity verification API for developers. |
| Support | Users can submit a support request from the app’s settings menu. | Community Edition support is provided through GitHub Issues, while Cloud Starter includes email support and Cloud Pro includes priority support. |
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ID.me Authenticator
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