Overview

Shufti brings document, biometric, NFC, and anti-money laundering checks into configurable verification flows. Teams can connect identity, business, and transaction verification or monitoring to web and mobile applications through its REST API, or assemble journeys with a drag-and-drop builder. That combination suits teams that want to shape checks around their own onboarding process rather than rely on a single fixed flow.

Document verification covers more than 240 regions and 150 languages, with decisions returned within 15 seconds. Facial liveness is iBeta Level 3 certified and is designed to detect deepfake selfies, printed photos, and injection attacks. Those capabilities target cross-border onboarding and fraud prevention, though teams should weigh per-verification costs against expected volume.

Key features

Multiple check types: Document forensics, liveness, NFC chip verification, and real-time AML screening can be configured through the API. This breadth is useful for teams combining identity and risk checks, but may be more than a narrow document-only workflow needs.
Developer integration: REST APIs, webhooks, and native iOS, Android, and web SDKs support embedding checks in existing applications. AWS Marketplace deployment is another option for teams working in that ecosystem.
Journey Builder: The drag-and-drop workflow builder lets users select verification services for a journey, reducing reliance on a wholly custom flow.
Compliance and support: Shufti lists PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR-related certifications, and Cyber Essentials among its audits and certifications, and advertises 24/7/365 support. These are relevant considerations for compliance-led teams, alongside their own requirements review.

Pricing

Shufti uses per-verification billing, and its Free Forever and Essentials plans have no minimum monthly commitment. That keeps entry costs tied to use, but spend scales with verification volume.

Free Forever: 0.00 USD per free, billed at $0 per verification, for up to 10 verifications each month on the live production environment. No card is required. This is enough for a small production trial, but the cap makes it unsuitable as a sustained allowance for growing onboarding volumes.
Essentials: 1.50 USD per once, billed at $1.5 per verification, starting from and up to 20,000 verifications with pay-as-you-go billing. It fits teams that need more than the free cap without a monthly commitment; usage-based charges still require forecasting at higher volumes.
Enterprise: Custom pricing, with terms based on volume, coverage, and compliance requirements. This is the relevant route for organizations needing terms shaped around those needs.

Platforms

Shufti supports Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted deployments. That range can accommodate teams integrating checks into mobile or web products as well as those seeking a self-hosted option.

Who it's for

Shufti identifies fintech, forex, banking, social networks, gaming, gig economy, crypto, and marketplaces as industries it serves. It is most compelling for teams in these sectors that need configurable identity or business checks across borders, along with API and SDK integration. A team needing only a small number of checks can start on the free plan; high-volume buyers should compare per-verification costs with enterprise terms.

Pros and cons

Pros

Document coverage across more than 240 regions and 150 languages supports international onboarding.
Document, biometric, NFC, business, and AML capabilities offer flexibility within a configurable workflow.
No monthly minimum on Free Forever and Essentials lets teams start or scale usage without a fixed commitment.
Native SDKs, webhooks, REST APIs, and AWS Marketplace integration provide several integration paths.

Cons

Ten free monthly verifications is a tight ceiling for production use beyond a small trial.
Essentials billing per verification means costs increase with volume.

Alternatives

Didit is worth considering for teams that want a larger free allowance: its free plan includes 500 full KYC verifications each month at 0.00 USD per month, with no card required.
Socure may suit teams comparing per-evaluation document checks; its DocV plan is 0.80 USD per once for a government ID scan and selfie, covering IDs from 195+ countries.
iDenfy is an option for buyers seeking a paid plan with white-label customization and API, SDK, and no-code options; its pay-as-you-go subscription is 1.35 USD per month with a $135 minimum monthly charge.
Veriff offers a paid Plus plan billed per verification with a $99 monthly minimum, for teams considering a minimum-commitment model.
Alloy Embedded is another paid option.
Trulioo uses a paid custom or enterprise plan with pricing not listed.
Footprint is another paid option.
Browse KYC Software or Identity Verification Software for more options.

Verdict

Shufti is a strong choice for teams building international identity and fraud checks into web or mobile workflows, especially when configurable journeys and a range of verification types matter. Its no-minimum pay-as-you-go plan lowers the barrier to adoption, but the 10-check free cap and per-verification costs make it worth looking elsewhere if you need a larger free allowance or predictable high-volume pricing.

	Jumio	Shufti
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	Yes
Paid from	—	Free
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web
Document verification	Yes	Yes
Free plan	—	Yes

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