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Comparison | Didit vs IDNow: Top KYC Alternatives
Didit NewsJune 25, 2025

Comparison | Didit vs IDNow: Top KYC Alternatives

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IDNow is one of the most recognized players in the identity verification market. Founded in Germany in 2014, it has developed a wide range of features enabling leading companies worldwide to meet their verification needs. But is IDNow the right fit for your business?

More and more businesses are asking that same question. The common answer? Didit—the platform many companies are switching to from IDNow. Why? It’s fast, flexible, transparent, and up to 70% more affordable than the competition. Over 1,000 companies around the globe are already seeing the benefits.

Note: This comparison (Didit vs IDNow and top KYC & fraud prevention alternatives) is based on online research and user reviews across various platforms. Content updated Q2 2025. If you spot any errors or want to request a correction, please contact us.

What Does IDNow Offer?

IDNow is an established platform backed by major investors betting on its growth. Founded in Munich in 2014, its technology powers services for names like Sixt (car rentals), N26, Solarisbank (fintech), and gaming companies. It supports ID verification in 195 countries and over 30 languages.

  • Opaque pricing with non-public variables
  • Yearly contracts and long-term commitments
  • Complex integration requiring dedicated teams
  • Sales team involvement necessary

All of this makes IDNow a solid KYC solution—but one that may feel out of reach for many companies.

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IDNow homepage.

Why Is Didit Different? A Modular, Flexible, and Affordable Alternative to IDNow

Didit is the most advanced identity verification platform on the market, designed for the AI era. As an alternative to IDNow, we provide a simple (launch in minutes), flexible (build your own workflows), open (fully full-service), and affordable solution (up to 70% cheaper than others).

Unlike IDNow, with Didit you can:

  • Access free basic KYC
  • Pick only the modules you need
  • Know exactly what you’ll pay—always
  • Modify or cancel plans at any time, with no penalties

Whether you're launching a fintech, scaling a telco, or managing a global platform—Didit gives you full control of your verification stack with worldwide coverage and regulatory compliance.

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Didit shows its features and prices on this page.

Comparison Table: Where Does Didit Beat IDNow?

Didit vs IDNow Comparison
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Category Didit IDNow Why does Didit win?
Pricing Model - Prepaid credits in USD.
- No minimums or expiration.
- Free KYC
- Non-public pricing, with custom quotes based on undisclosed factors (between $0.80 and $1.20)
- Possible surcharges
- Usually require minimum annual commitments
Didit is an economical, transparent, and fully flexible alternative where you're not tied to long-term commitments.
Commercial Flexibility - Modular
- Pay-per-use
- No commitments or lock-ins
- Custom pricing models
- Minimum annual commitments
- Limited scalability (due to annual commitments)
- Modular
Didit offers a much more affordable and accessible alternative, with no entry barriers, commitments, or lock-ins.
Integrations - Verification links
- Open APIs
- Lightweight SDKs
- Dev-first platform
- Web (Java)
- APIs
- SDKs
Didit is a fully open platform with a dev-first approach from day one.
Implementation Speed - Instant sandbox
- Self-service onboarding, no need for sales contacts
- Requiring sales contact immediately delays everything.
- No free testing environment available for testing. Requires sales contact.
- Minimum 24-72 hours required to start operating.
Didit offers a self-service plan that doesn't require sales contact. This allows companies to launch their verification workflows in just minutes, without needing sales contact.
Customer Support - WhatsApp
- Email
- Response in less than 24 hours, usually between 6 and 8, even on weekends.
- Contact form
- Specific emails
- Phone
- Ticket portal
- No public response time commitments. My contact email took a couple of hours to respond.
Didit shows closer and more direct customer service, with fast response times.
Liveness & Biometrics - Face Match 1:1
- Active Liveness (3D Flash)
- Active Liveness (3D Flash & Action)
- Passive Liveness
- Face Match 1:1
- Passive Liveness
- Active Liveness
Didit allows customizing biometrics based on the company's anti-fraud needs.
Key Differentiating Proposition Price, flexibility, agility, modular approach IDNow markets itself as a scalable ecosystem. Didit is the ideal partner for agile, digital, and high-growth companies

Why Look for an IDNow Alternative in 2025? Didit: The Best Identity Verification Platform

Businesses today demand more transparency and flexibility—two core traits of Didit. We’re reshaping the identity verification market with a seamless, secure, and scalable experience that lets end users (your customers) verify their identity in just seconds.

By contrast, IDNow represents the traditional approach: rigid plans, unclear pricing, and limited customization—frustrating companies that need smarter solutions.

That’s why more businesses are migrating from IDNow to Didit. Here’s why:

  • Transparent pricing: Know your costs upfront—no surprises.
  • No contracts, no commitment: Change your plan anytime; no strings attached.
  • Global coverage: We support documents from over 220 countries and territories.
  • Instant access to workflows: No need to speak to sales—start building your verification flow in seconds.
  • Proven growth: In just six months, Didit surpassed 1,000 active clients—and we’re still growing fast.
From the Didit Business Console, you can customize different identity verification workflows.
From Didit's Business Console you can customize every identity-verification workflow.

Try It Now: Free, Frictionless, No Strings Attached

Looking for an IDNow alternative that lets you move faster, spend less, and stay in control of your verification stack? You’re in the right place.

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Ready to leave outdated verification models behind? The future of KYC is here. It’s called Didit.


💬 Got questions or already using IDNow and thinking of switching? Write us at hello@didit.me—we’ll help you every step of the way.

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