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