The short answer
Veridas and Sumsub are both compliance tools. They overlap on Identity verification. On published figures, Sumsub leads on larger reported customer base (4,000+ vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA) and having a free trial (Veridas: no, Sumsub: yes). Best fit: Veridas for banks in Spain and Latin America onboarding customers remotely and Sumsub for fintechs onboarding customers across multiple countries and risk regimes. 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 Sumsub drawback matters to you: the lowest advertised price carries a $149 monthly commitment
Choose Sumsub if…
- you're among fintechs onboarding customers across multiple countries and risk regimes
- you're among crypto exchanges combining KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, and Travel Rule workflows
- you're among marketplaces, transportation platforms, and iGaming operators needing configurable identity and fraud controls
- you want a larger reported customer base (4,000+ vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA)
- you want to try it before buying (Veridas: no, Sumsub: yes)
- this Veridas drawback matters to you: no published pricing on its own site
At a glance
| Attribute | Veridas | Sumsub |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $149/mopricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Enterprise contract, per verification | Usage-based monthly subscription |
| Free trial | No public free trial is listed; request a demo. | 14-day free trial with 50 free checks; optional services may incur charges. Leads |
| Founded | 2017 (joint venture of BBVA and das-Nano) | 2015 |
| 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 | $36M disclosed Series A and Series B funding |
| Frameworks | GDPR, eIDAS; iBeta ISO 30107-3 liveness testing | GDPR, CCPA, FATF standards, SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, PCI DSS |
| Coverage | Spain, Europe, Latin America, US | KYC, KYB, AML screening, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, Travel Rule, and identity verification |
| Integrations | REST APIs, web, iOS and Android SDKs, hosted flow, AWS Marketplace | Okta, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, ComplyAdvantage, HubSpot, Salesforce, AWS |
| Customers | 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA | 4,000+ Leads |
| Rating | Not published | 4.6/5 on G2 (112 reviews) |
| Focus | Biometric identity verification | Identity verification and AML compliance |
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
- Sumsub: larger reported customer base4,000+ vs 350+ clients in 25 countries, including BBVA
- Sumsub: offers a free trialVeridas: no, Sumsub: yes
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.
Sumsub pricing
From $149/mo · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Basic$1.35/check
$149 minimum monthly commitment
ID verification, liveness and face match, Sumsub ID, reusable KYC, email/phone verification, Travel Rule
- Compliance$1.85/check
$299 minimum monthly commitment
Everything in Basic, AML screening, ongoing AML monitoring, address verification, Travel Rule
- CustomCustom
For larger volumes and full platform scope
Non-document verification, database validation, business verification, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, ongoing monitoring
Basic starts at $1.35 per verification with a $149 monthly minimum; Compliance starts at $1.85 with a $299 minimum. Custom pricing applies to larger volumes and the full platform. AWS Marketplace lists 60,000 annual checks at $120,000 for identity documents, $50,000 for liveness and face match, and $60,000 for AML screening.
Free trial: 14-day free trial with 50 free checks; optional services may incur charges.
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.
Sumsub
- Identity verification. Checks identity documents, liveness, face match, databases, and reusable KYC flows across global markets.
- Business verification. Supports KYB with corporate registry, ownership and control structure, and corporate-document checks.
- AML screening. Screens sanctions, PEP, and other risk lists with ongoing monitoring and configurable rules.
- Transaction monitoring. Provides risk scoring, anomaly detection, no-code scenarios, and monitoring for suspicious transactions.
- Fraud prevention. Uses adaptive AI and layered signals to detect document forgery, synthetic identity, deepfakes, and other fraud.
- Travel Rule. Supports secure information exchange and access to a network of VASPs for crypto compliance.
- Workflow orchestration. Connects verification results to APIs, SDKs, webhooks, data providers, CRM, messaging, and cloud systems.
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
Sumsub
Pros
- Combines identity, business, AML, transaction, Travel Rule, and fraud controls in one platform.
- Public self-service pricing and a 14-day trial support initial evaluation.
- Supports 14,000+ identity documents from 220+ countries and territories.
- Offers integrations for blockchain analytics, CRM, cloud, IAM, and risk-data providers.
Cons
- The lowest advertised price carries a $149 monthly commitment.
- Full-platform and higher-volume deployments require custom commercial discussions.
- Optional checks, country tiers, and additional services can change per-applicant costs.
- A disclosed support-environment incident exposed names and some contact details, while production verification systems were not affected.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both list Identity verification.
How they differ
- Focus
- Veridas: Biometric identity verification
- Sumsub: Identity verification and AML compliance
- Pricing model
- Veridas: Enterprise contract, per verification
- Sumsub: Usage-based monthly subscription
- Starting price
- Veridas: Custom
- Sumsub: From $149/mo
- Founded
- Veridas: 2017 (joint venture of BBVA and das-Nano)
- Sumsub: 2015
- Headquarters
- Veridas: Tajonar, near Pamplona, Spain
- Sumsub: London, UK
- Funding
- Veridas: Backed by BBVA and das-Nano, including a €15M capital increase; up to €65M tied to the Fourthline merger
- Sumsub: $36M disclosed Series A and Series B funding
- Listed only for this tool
- Veridas: Biometrics, Voice biometrics, Liveness detection, Deepfake detection, Access control, Banks +1 more
- Sumsub: KYC, KYB, AML, Transaction monitoring, Fraud prevention, Travel Rule +8 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Veridas cheaper than Sumsub?
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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). Sumsub: From $149/mo (usage-based monthly subscription). (Veridas pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Sumsub pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, Veridas or Sumsub?
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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". Sumsub's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Fintechs onboarding customers across multiple countries and risk regimes". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from Veridas to Sumsub?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Sumsub and reconnecting your systems. Check your Veridas contract term and renewal date before you commit. Sumsub offers a free trial: 14-day free trial with 50 free checks; optional services may incur charges. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Sumsub whether it can import your Veridas data.
Does Veridas or Sumsub have more integrations?
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Veridas: REST APIs, web, iOS and Android SDKs, hosted flow, AWS Marketplace; Sumsub: Okta, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, ComplyAdvantage, HubSpot, Salesforce, AWS. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
How do Veridas and Sumsub reviews compare?
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Veridas: no rating in our data; Sumsub scores 4.6/5 from 112 reviews on G2. Ratings are third-party review-site data, not our own testing.
Do Veridas and Sumsub offer a free trial?
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Veridas: No public free trial is listed; request a demo. Sumsub: 14-day free trial with 50 free checks; optional services may incur charges.
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