KYC Platform Comparison · 2025

Veriff vs Onfido:
Which KYC platform should you choose?

Both Veriff and Onfido are credible players. This page breaks down the real differences — pricing, accuracy, latency, and compliance coverage — so you can make a decision without sitting through two sales calls.

Veriff
Document & biometric verification
  • Very high accuracy — AI-assisted with human fallback option
  • Widest document library (10,000+ document types)
  • Fast growing product with strong developer experience
Onfido
Document & biometric verification
  • Industry-leading biometric liveness detection
  • Very broad document coverage globally
  • Trusted by large financial institutions
Feature comparison

Veriff vs Onfido: the full breakdown.

Dimension Veriff Onfido
Pricing model Per-session pricing, enterprise volume Per-check pricing, enterprise plans
Pricing note $1.50–6 per session; enterprise from $40K+/yr $2–8 per check; enterprise from $50K+/yr
Accuracy ~95% (AI-assisted doc review) ~92% biometric liveness detection
Latency 3–7 seconds (AI + optional human) 3–10 seconds (biometric + doc check)
Geographies 190+ countries, 10,000+ ID types 195 countries, 2,500+ document types
OFAC / Sanctions Via AML screening add-on Via Atlas (Onfido workflow)
API quality REST API, embeddable session SDK REST API, SDKs for web + mobile
Target customer Fintechs, gaming, mobility, gig platforms, HR tech Fintechs, banks, sharing economy, gaming, telecoms

When to choose Veriff

  • Maximum document coverage and biometric accuracy are the priority
  • Your verticals include gaming, mobility, or gig economy
  • You want best-in-class IDV without building a sales relationship first

When to choose Onfido

  • Biometric liveness detection and selfie matching are critical
  • You need document verification in 100+ countries
  • Your primary concern is identity fraud, not AML/KYC triage
The third option most teams miss

If you're comparing Veriff and Onfido,
you're probably paying $3–7 per review.

FlowAI is an AI-native KYC/AML triage agent. It extracts document data, runs OFAC/EU/UN sanctions screening, scores risk, and routes to APPROVE / ESCALATE / REJECT — with a full audit trail — in under 300ms. The Growth plan is $1,999/mo for up to 50K reviews.

The math: If you're comparing Veriff and Onfido, your cost-per-review is likely in the $3–7 range once you factor in contract minimums and overages. FlowAI Growth at $1,999/mo for 50K reviews = $0.04/review.

Platform Monthly cost Reviews included Cost per review
Veriff $1.50–6 per session; enterprise from $40K+/yr Volume-based $3–7+ est.
Onfido $2–8 per check; enterprise from $50K+/yr Volume-based $2–8+ est.
FlowAI Growth $1,999/mo 50,000 $0.04
94%
Accuracy (1K case benchmark)
280ms
p50 decision latency
$0.04
Per review on Growth
3
Sanctions lists (OFAC · EU · UN)

FlowAI doesn't try to replace Veriff or Onfido for every use case. But if you're a fintech operator doing KYC/AML triage and paying $3–7 per review, the math is hard to argue with. See the full benchmark methodology →

FAQ

Common questions

How does Veriff pricing compare to Onfido?
Veriff is $1.50–6 per session; enterprise from $40k+/yr. Onfido is $2–8 per check; enterprise from $50k+/yr. Both require custom quotes and typically involve sales conversations. FlowAI publishes pricing openly: Starter at $499/mo, Growth at $1,999/mo for 50K reviews ($0.04/review).
How difficult is it to migrate from Veriff or Onfido?
Migration effort depends on how deeply the vendor is embedded in your workflows. Most teams can run a parallel evaluation in 1–2 weeks using FlowAI's sandbox. The API is a single POST endpoint — no SDK required. Full production migration typically takes 2–4 weeks of engineering time.
Which regions do Veriff and Onfido support?
Veriff covers 190+ countries, 10,000+ ID types. Onfido covers 195 countries, 2,500+ document types. FlowAI runs OFAC (US Treasury), EU consolidated sanctions, and UN sanctions lists on every case — the list-based coverage works globally regardless of where the applicant is based.
Which platform has better accuracy for KYC/AML decisions?
Veriff achieves ~95% (AI-assisted doc review). Onfido achieves ~92% biometric liveness detection. FlowAI's AI-native pipeline achieves 94% accuracy on our 1,000-case synthetic benchmark — see /benchmarks for full methodology, per-category breakdown, and comparison to Sardine, Unit21, and Persona.
What support do Veriff and Onfido offer?
Both offer tiered support gated behind contract level — enterprise tiers typically include a dedicated customer success manager. FlowAI Founding customers (first 10) get a direct Slack channel with the founding team. Growth customers get priority email support. No ticket queues.

Try before you decide.
Sandbox key in 2 minutes.

Run real KYC cases. See the audit trail. No sales call, no annual contract. If the numbers work, Growth is $1,999/mo — no lock-in.

Get a free sandbox key → Calculate your savings Lock in $249/mo as a Founding customer

More comparisons

Sardine vs Unit21 Sardine vs Persona Persona vs Alloy Onfido vs Jumio Alloy vs Unit21 Sardine vs Alloy FlowAI vs Sardine FlowAI vs Persona Live accuracy benchmarks