FaceTec

FaceTec provides 3D face liveness and face-matching software for identity verification. Its onboarding flow can capture a video selfie, check liveness, compare a face with an ID photo, look for ID tampering, and scan for duplicate enrolled faces. The product also includes Photo ID OCR and barcode or NFC scanning. A free developer account can be used to test age estimation, liveness, face matching, OCR, and scanning. FaceTec lists support for iOS 12 and later, Android 5 and later, webcams, mobile browsers, progressive web apps, and PCs with webcams. Developers can use device SDKs for iOS, Android, and browsers, or a server-side software/API configuration. FaceTec says its server software runs in the customer's private cloud inside its firewall, and that end-user biometric data and personally identifiable information are not sent to FaceTec. Its commercial plan has no listed price and requires a quote and a minimum monthly commitment, with billing per 3D Liveness check or per user. Unlimited Photo ID scans for KYC/AML are included. FaceTec lists businesses, enterprise accounts, government agencies, and nonprofits among its customer types.

FaceTec offers identity checks through face liveness, matching, and document scanning, with SDK and server-side configurations. Commercial pricing requires a quote and minimum monthly commitment; a free developer account is available for testing.

FaceTec suits businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits seeking identity verification tools. Developers can use a free account to test listed features before pursuing commercial pricing.

FaceTec is identity-verification software for organizations adding face and document checks to their own services. It is strongest for teams that need customer-managed hosting and a broad set of verification steps; the commercial monthly minimum makes it less suitable for smaller, occasional workloads.

Overview

FaceTec brings selfie capture, 3D liveness, face-to-ID matching, document-tampering checks, and duplicate-face scanning into an onboarding flow. Photo ID OCR and barcode or NFC scanning extend the document workflow, while age estimation supports age-related checks. This breadth is useful when a business wants several identity checks in one integration, but the product is built for organizational deployments rather than individual users.

FaceTec says its server software runs in the customer's private cloud inside its firewall, and that end-user biometric data and personally identifiable information are not sent to FaceTec. That can suit organizations with strict data-control requirements, though it also puts responsibility for running the server software on the customer.

Key features

• Face and document verification: A video selfie can be checked for 3D liveness and matched with an ID photo; the flow can also check for ID tampering and duplicate enrolled faces. OCR and barcode or NFC scanning add document data capture. The range covers multiple onboarding steps, rather than just a face comparison.
• Age estimation and UR Codes: A free developer account can test age estimation alongside liveness, matching, OCR, and barcode or NFC scanning. UR Codes contain digitally signed biometric data and are described as supporting remote and in-person checks for identity, age, and account privileges.
• Security and matching claims: FaceTec states that its liveness detection has undergone Level 1–5 PAD and IAD testing and that it runs a $600,000 spoof bounty program. It lists a 1:1 face-match false acceptance rate of 1 in 125 million at less than 1% false rejection. Those figures are relevant to buyers evaluating verification risk, but they are FaceTec's stated performance claims.
• Integration and hosting: Device SDKs cover iOS, Android, and browser use, with a server-side software/API configuration. The customer-managed server option aligns with the private-cloud model, but requires customers to run the software themselves.

Pricing

Demo & Sample Apps: free. This plan is for UI trials, internal proof-of-concepts, developer testing, and business demos. It gives teams a way to explore product features, but is not the commercial usage plan.

Commercial FaceTec: Custom pricing, billed monthly for 3D Liveness usage, with a minimum monthly commitment required. Billing is per 3D Liveness check or per user. Customers run the software on their own servers, and unlimited Photo ID scans for KYC/AML are included free. The per-check or per-user basis gives buyers a usage-linked option, but the minimum commitment may not suit low-volume deployments.

FaceTec offers a free developer account for testing, but no free commercial plan. A free trial is available; commercial pricing requires a quote.

Platforms

FaceTec supports iOS 12 and later, Android 5 and later, webcams, mobile browsers, progressive web apps, and PCs with webcams. Its platforms include Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted deployments. That range accommodates browser and native app integrations, while customers choosing the server-side configuration must manage their own hosting.

Who it's for

FaceTec targets large and small businesses, enterprise accounts, government agencies, and nonprofits. It is a better fit for organizations integrating identity checks into an existing service than for buyers seeking a ready-made consumer app. The private-cloud deployment and broad verification flow are most relevant when control over biometric data and multiple identity checks matter; the monthly minimum is a drawback for organizations with limited or irregular volume.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Combines liveness, face matching, ID tamper checks, duplicate-face scanning, OCR, and barcode or NFC scanning in one identity workflow.
• Pro: Customer-managed private-cloud hosting keeps end-user biometric data and personally identifiable information from being sent to FaceTec, according to the company.
• Pro: A free developer account lets teams test several core functions, including age estimation, before a commercial commitment.
• Con: Commercial use requires custom pricing and a minimum monthly commitment, which raises the barrier for low-volume buyers.
• Con: Customers run the server software on their own infrastructure, so the hosting model requires operational ownership.

Alternatives

Identity Verification Software is the broader category for comparing tools in this space.

• Didit is worth considering for buyers who want a free plan with 500 full KYC verifications every month, including ID, liveness, and face match checks.
• Shufti may suit teams seeking a freemium option with a free tier of up to 10 verifications every month.
• Zyphe Age Verification is an alternative for buyers focused on age verification who prefer a free plan with KYC up to a monthly allowance.
• HYPR Authenticate is another paid option for organizations comparing identity assurance and access products.
• Alloy Embedded is another paid option for teams evaluating identity-related software.
• Daon IdentityX may appeal to buyers who want a configurable feature set with services selected individually.
• Mitek Verified Identity Platform (MiVIP) is another paid platform for teams prepared to discuss pricing with its provider.
• Entrust Certificate Manager is another paid option for buyers comparing certificate management products.

Verdict

Choose FaceTec if your organization needs an integrated face-and-document verification flow, customer-managed hosting, and the ability to test core capabilities before deployment. Its breadth and private-cloud model are the main reasons to select it. Look elsewhere if you need a free commercial tier or cannot take on a monthly minimum and customer-run server software.