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Passbase

Passbase — Identity verification SDK with selfie-based document authentication and biometric liveness checking for onboarding flows.

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Our Verdict

Once a popular startup IDV SDK; post-Au10tix acquisition, evaluate roadmap before betting on it.

Pros

  • Simple selfie-plus-document flow for onboarding
  • SDK works across mobile and web surfaces
  • Liveness check built into the capture flow
  • Affordable entry point for smaller startups

Cons

  • Acquired by Au10tix, roadmap uncertain
  • Original founders and team largely departed
  • Brand visibility dropped post-acquisition
  • Less innovation recently vs active rivals
Best for: Small teams already on Passbase or wanting a simple document plus selfie SDK at low volume Not for: Teams starting fresh today where Persona, Onfido or Incode offer clearer long-term roadmaps

When to Use Passbase

Good fit if you need

  • Selfie-based document authentication for fintech onboarding
  • Biometric liveness check for age verification platforms
  • Identity verification SDK for gig economy worker onboarding
  • Document OCR extraction for onboarding form auto-fill
  • Fraud-resistant KYC for gaming and gambling operators

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

Passbase Pricing

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

Beta — 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.

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