The short answer
Fourthline and Shufti are both compliance tools. They overlap on KYC and Identity verification. Neither has a clear edge on the figures we track (entry price, review ratings, integrations, frameworks, customers). Best fit: Fourthline for european banks and neobanks that need KYC, AML and re-KYC from one vendor and Shufti for fintech and payments teams requiring global KYC and AML checks. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose Fourthline if…
- you're among european banks and neobanks that need KYC, AML and re-KYC from one vendor
- you're among neobrokers and crypto platforms onboarding across many EU countries
- you're among teams preparing for the EU AML Regulation in July 2027
- this Shufti drawback matters to you: paid verification rates are not published as fixed numeric prices
Choose Shufti if…
- you're among fintech and payments teams requiring global KYC and AML checks
- you're among marketplaces and ecommerce businesses onboarding customers at scale
- you're among regulated crypto and financial businesses needing screening and monitoring
- this Fourthline drawback matters to you: no public pricing, and built for enterprise volumes
At a glance
| Attribute | Fourthline | Shufti |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | Freepricing as of Nov 2026 |
| Pricing model | Enterprise contract, volume-based | Usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based |
| Free trial | No public free trial is listed; contact sales for a demo. | Free Forever includes 10 production verifications per month without a card. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | London, UK |
| Funding | Up to €65M tied to the Veridas merger (November 2026); earlier rounds from Finch Capital | Not published |
| Frameworks | EU AMLD and AMLR, GDPR, eIDAS; ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISAE 3000 | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, iBeta ISO 30107 |
| Coverage | Locally compliant in 30+ jurisdictions; Europe-first | 240+ regions; 150+ languages |
| Integrations | REST API, web and mobile SDKs, Postman collections | REST API, webhooks, iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Cordova, Okta, Azure and OneLogin |
| Customers | Revolut, N26, Trade Republic, Qonto, Rabobank, Bitpanda | 2,000+ businesses |
| Rating | Not published | 4.5/5 on G2 (147 reviews) |
| Focus | KYC and AML for banks and fintechs | Identity verification and AML |
Figures are as published by each vendor or review site on the verification date. "Leads" marks the stronger published figure; it isn't a recommendation on its own.
Where each one leads
Neither tool has a clear edge on the figures we can compare directly (entry price, review rating, integrations, frameworks, customers, free trial).
Pricing compared
Fourthline pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
Plan-level pricing not published.
Fourthline does not publish pricing. It licenses its platform to regulated institutions based on verification volume and the modules selected.
Free trial: No public free trial is listed; contact sales for a demo.
Shufti pricing
Free · pricing as of Nov 2026
- Free Forever$0
10 verifications/month
Facial biometrics, document verification, fast ID, liveness and deepfake detection, integrations, dashboard access, customer support
- EssentialsPay as you go
Volume-based
User identification and authentication, facial biometrics, liveness, document verification, integrations, dashboard access, customer and end-user support
- EnterpriseCustom
For large volumes and advanced requirements
Advanced verification and AML modules, MFA, e-IDV, risk assessment, behavioural biometrics, transaction screening, KYA, bulk AML screening, API configuration, on-premise and dedicated support
The public pricing page lists Free Forever at $0, Essentials as usage-based pay-as-you-go and Enterprise as custom. Pricing depends on verification volume and selected services rather than seats, and the vendor says Free Forever and Essentials have no minimum monthly commitment or lock-in. G2 lists three editions starting at $0 and confirms a free trial, but no numeric paid per-check price was verified.
Free trial: Free Forever includes 10 production verifications per month without a card.
Key capabilities
Fourthline
- Identity verification. Document and biometric checks with liveness and NFC chip reading, covering 3,500+ document types.
- AML screening and monitoring. Sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening at onboarding and on an ongoing basis.
- Re-KYC and remediation. Refreshes customer files for existing books of clients, including periodic and event-driven reviews.
- Fraud detection. Flags synthetic identities, document tampering and other onboarding fraud signals.
- Qualified electronic signatures. QES issued through Fourthline's Swedish subsidiary, a qualified trust service provider since August 2026.
- Digital proof of address. Verifies a customer's address digitally as part of onboarding.
- Investigations and case review. CDD reporting and a case review portal for analysts working alerts and escalations.
Shufti
- Document verification. Checks identity documents with fast ID, document data extraction and broad country coverage.
- Facial biometrics. Uses face matching, liveness and deepfake or presentation-attack detection to confirm a person is present.
- KYC and KYB. Verifies individuals and businesses with modular checks matched to the customer risk and use case.
- AML screening. Screens against sanctions and watchlists and supports transaction and ongoing monitoring.
- Fraud prevention. Combines risk scoring, behavioural signals and device or identity controls to detect suspicious activity.
- Know Your Agent. Verifies AI-agent identity, links it to an accountable principal, checks mandates and records decisions, revocations and exceptions.
- Developer deployment. Offers REST API, hosted journeys, no-code Journey Builder, webhooks, mobile SDKs and on-premise deployment.
Pros and cons
Fourthline
Pros
- Covers KYC, AML screening, re-KYC and fraud in one platform
- Strong roster of European fintech and bank customers
- ISO 27001 and ISAE 3000, with EU data processing
- Veridas merger adds in-house face and voice biometrics
Cons
- No public pricing, and built for enterprise volumes
- Focused on financial services, not other verticals
- Platform integration with Veridas is still in progress
- Most coverage is in Europe
Shufti
Pros
- Combines KYC, KYB, AML, fraud and monitoring in one API.
- Supports SaaS, private-cloud and on-premise deployment for data-residency needs.
- Free Forever includes 10 live verifications per month with no card.
- KYA links agent credentials and permissions to a verified accountable principal.
Cons
- Paid verification rates are not published as fixed numeric prices.
- Enterprise modules and advanced coverage require a sales quote.
- KYA is a new control layer and does not replace principal KYC or KYB.
- The breadth of modules can make configuration and plan comparison complex.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both list KYC and Identity verification.
- Both highlight integrations with REST API, iOS SDK and Android SDK.
How they differ
- Focus
- Fourthline: KYC and AML for banks and fintechs
- Shufti: Identity verification and AML
- Pricing model
- Fourthline: Enterprise contract, volume-based
- Shufti: Usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based
- Starting price
- Fourthline: Custom
- Shufti: Free
- Headquarters
- Fourthline: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Shufti: London, UK
- Listed only for this tool
- Fourthline: AML screening, Re-KYC, Fraud detection, Qualified electronic signature, Banks, Neobanks
- Shufti: KYB, AML, Document verification, Facial biometrics, Liveness, eIDV +5 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Fourthline cheaper than Shufti?
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The published prices can't be compared directly (they are quote-based, use different billing units, or aren't published), so request quotes for the same scope. Fourthline: Custom (enterprise contract, volume-based). Shufti: Free (usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based). (Fourthline pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Shufti pricing pricing as of Nov 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, Fourthline or Shufti?
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Fourthline's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "European banks and neobanks that need KYC, AML and re-KYC from one vendor". Shufti's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Fintech and payments teams requiring global KYC and AML checks". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from Fourthline to Shufti?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Shufti and reconnecting your systems. Both list integrations with REST API, iOS SDK and Android SDK, so those connections are available on either side. Check your Fourthline contract term and renewal date before you commit. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Shufti whether it can import your Fourthline data.
Does Fourthline or Shufti have more integrations?
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Fourthline: REST API, web and mobile SDKs, Postman collections; Shufti: REST API, webhooks, iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Cordova, Okta, Azure and OneLogin. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
How do Fourthline and Shufti reviews compare?
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Fourthline: no rating in our data; Shufti scores 4.5/5 from 147 reviews on G2. Ratings are third-party review-site data, not our own testing.
Do Fourthline and Shufti offer a free trial?
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Fourthline: No public free trial is listed; contact sales for a demo. Shufti: Free Forever includes 10 production verifications per month without a card.
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