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HooYu

HooYu combines ID document verification, face-match biometrics, database checks and digital footprint analysis into a customer onboarding journey used by banks, gaming operators and fintechs.

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Our Verdict

UK-centric onboarding journey tool now under Mitek, solid locally but check the roadmap before buying.

Pros

  • Blends document, biometric and database checks
  • Digital footprint signals add passive verification
  • Used by UK banks and gaming operators
  • Configurable journey suits regulated verticals

Cons

  • UK-centric data sources limit global usefulness
  • Mitek acquisition has created product overlap
  • SDK and docs feel less modern than newer rivals
  • Digital footprint data raises privacy concerns
Best for: UK banks, gaming operators and fintechs wanting a layered onboarding journey with database checks Not for: Global or US-first teams needing modern APIs and broad international coverage beyond the UK

When to Use HooYu

Good fit if you need

  • ID document and face match for gaming operator KYC (UKGC)
  • Digital footprint analysis for enhanced due diligence
  • Bank KYC onboarding with database and document fusion
  • Biometric verification for PSD2 SCA re-authentication
  • Customer identity journey builder for regulated industries

HooYu Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
β€”
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score
β€”

Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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