The short answer
Veridas and Shufti are both compliance tools. They overlap on Identity verification. On published figures, Shufti leads on larger reported customer base (2,000+ businesses vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA). Best fit: Veridas for banks in Spain and Latin America onboarding customers remotely 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 Veridas if…
- you're among banks in Spain and Latin America onboarding customers remotely
- you're among contact centres that need voice authentication and deepfake detection
- you're among venues and offices that want face-based access
- 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
- you want a larger reported customer base (2,000+ businesses vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA)
- this Veridas drawback matters to you: no published pricing on its own site
At a glance
| Attribute | Veridas | Shufti |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | Freepricing as of Nov 2026 |
| Pricing model | Enterprise contract, per verification | Usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based |
| Free trial | No public free trial is listed; request a demo. | Free Forever includes 10 production verifications per month without a card. |
| Founded | 2017 (joint venture of BBVA and das-Nano) | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Tajonar, near Pamplona, Spain | London, UK |
| Funding | Backed by BBVA and das-Nano, including a €15M capital increase; up to €65M tied to the Fourthline merger | Not published |
| Frameworks | GDPR, eIDAS; iBeta ISO 30107-3 liveness testing | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, iBeta ISO 30107 |
| Coverage | Spain, Europe, Latin America, US | 240+ regions; 150+ languages |
| Integrations | REST APIs, web, iOS and Android SDKs, hosted flow, AWS Marketplace | REST API, webhooks, iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Cordova, Okta, Azure and OneLogin |
| Customers | 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA | 2,000+ businesses Leads |
| Rating | Not published | 4.5/5 on G2 (147 reviews) |
| Focus | Biometric identity verification | 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
- Shufti: larger reported customer base2,000+ businesses vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA
Pricing compared
Veridas pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
Plan-level pricing not published.
Veridas does not publish pricing and quotes on request. An AWS Marketplace listing shows USD 1.37 per identity verification on a 12-month contract.
Free trial: No public free trial is listed; request 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
Veridas
- Facial biometrics (das-Face). 1:1 verification, 1:N identification, clustering and liveness checks from Veridas's own facial engine.
- Voice biometrics (das-Peak). Text- and language-independent voice verification from about three seconds of audio.
- Document verification. Checks identity documents for authenticity as part of remote onboarding.
- Voice Shield. Detects synthetic and deepfake voices on calls to contact centres.
- Facial access control. Terminals and software for face-based entry at offices, stadiums and venues.
- Veridas Nexus. A reusable digital ID wallet for returning users.
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
Veridas
Pros
- Builds its own face and voice biometric engines
- Strong NIST results and iBeta-tested liveness
- Covers onboarding, call-centre voice and physical access
- Now part of a larger KYC and AML group with Fourthline
Cons
- No published pricing on its own site
- AML screening and monitoring depend on the Fourthline platform
- Integration with Fourthline is still in progress
- Smaller presence outside Spain and Latin America
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 Identity verification.
- Both highlight integrations with REST API, iOS SDK and Android SDK.
- Both offer document verification.
How they differ
- Focus
- Veridas: Biometric identity verification
- Shufti: Identity verification and AML
- Pricing model
- Veridas: Enterprise contract, per verification
- Shufti: Usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based
- Starting price
- Veridas: Custom
- Shufti: Free
- Founded
- Veridas: 2017 (joint venture of BBVA and das-Nano)
- Shufti: 2017
- Headquarters
- Veridas: Tajonar, near Pamplona, Spain
- Shufti: London, UK
- Listed only for this tool
- Veridas: Biometrics, Voice biometrics, Liveness detection, Deepfake detection, Access control, Banks +1 more
- Shufti: KYC, KYB, AML, Document verification, Facial biometrics, Liveness +6 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Veridas 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. Veridas: Custom (enterprise contract, per verification). Shufti: Free (usage-based, pay-as-you-go per verification; enterprise quote-based). (Veridas 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, Veridas or Shufti?
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Veridas's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Banks in Spain and Latin America onboarding customers remotely". 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 Veridas 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 Veridas 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 Veridas data.
Does Veridas or Shufti have more integrations?
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Veridas: REST APIs, web, iOS and Android SDKs, hosted flow, AWS Marketplace; 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 Veridas and Shufti reviews compare?
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Veridas: 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 Veridas and Shufti offer a free trial?
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Veridas: No public free trial is listed; request a demo. Shufti: Free Forever includes 10 production verifications per month without a card.
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