Best Biometric Authentication Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Bitwarden is ranked #1 of 45 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Descope and Hanko. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Descope. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Passwordless.dev at $0/mo.
Biometric authentication software applies biometric methods to identity and access workflows. Compare the methods and supported platforms with the needs of your users, and consider the deployment model for your environment. SDK languages may help you assess implementation fit; audit logs and included users add further operational details to compare. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Bitwarden, Descope, and Hanko are among the entries, with Passwordless.dev and StrongKey FIDO Server also represented. Use the listed platform, implementation, and auditing details to judge which options align with your security requirements.
45 biometric authentication software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 BitwardenBitwarden Inc. iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.14/mo Supported platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions
- 2 Descope iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$249/mo
- 3 Hanko iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$29/mo
- 4 Passwordless.dev iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$0/mo Biometric methods: Face ID, fingerprint, Windows HelloDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: Web browsers, Android 9+, iOS, REST API
- 5 StrongKey FIDO Server iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Biometric methods: Apple and Android phone biometrics; FIDO2-certified authenticatorsDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: Web browsers, Windows 10, Android 7, Apple iPhone, Android devices, FIDO-certified authenticators
- 6 HUAWEI Analytics Kit iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 7 Stytch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 8 HYPR Authenticate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$3/mo Supported platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, web
- 9 Secret Double Octopus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 10 authID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Biometric methods: facial biometricsDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: Web browsers; Windows; macOS; iOS; Android
- 11 SecureAuth Workforce Authority iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Biometric methods: device biometricsDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: web, iOS, Android, API
- 12 SenseCrypt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$1/mo Biometric methods: facial recognition; liveness detectionDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: web; Android; iOS; API; self-hosted infrastructure
- 13 Transmit Security Mosaic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$4166.67/mo Biometric methods: face, fingerprint, device biometricsDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: web, Android, iOS, API
- 14 1Kosmos BlockID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Biometric methods: facial biometrics, fingerprint, Touch ID, Face ID, LiveIDDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web browsers
- 15 Daon IdentityX iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Biometric methods: fingerprint, face, voice, eye, palm, liveness detection, device authenticationDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: web browsers on mobile devices and PCs; mobile, web, and in-person channels
- 16 AwareID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: face, voiceDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: Android, iOS, web, Flutter, React Native
- 17 Beyond Identity Authenticator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android
- 18 Callsign Behavioral Biometrics iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: swipe authentication, keystroke dynamics, behavioral PIN authentication, facial recognition, fingerprintDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: web, iOS, Android, Windows
- 19 Corbado iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: Device biometrics; PIN; pattern; device passwordDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: Web; iOS; Android
- 20 DigitalPersona Mobile iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 21 FacePhi Selphi iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: facial recognition; passive livenessDeployment model: hybridSupported platforms: web; Windows; Linux; Android; iOS
- 22 id3 Face SDK iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: face recognition, liveness detection, presentation-attack detectionDeployment model: self-hostedSupported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS; server, desktop, laptop, mobile and edge devices
- 23 iProov Workforce MFA iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: facial biometrics, liveness detection, face matchingDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: web, iOS, Android
- 24 LoginID iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: Device biometrics; exact modalities depend on the platform authenticatorDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android; Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox
- 25 Svipe iD iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Biometric methods: face with liveness detection; device biometrics such as face or fingerprint; biometric ID-document verificationDeployment model: cloudSupported platforms: iOS, Android, web, desktop via QR-code login
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Questions about this list
Which biometric authentication software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Bitwarden is ranked #1 of 45 with a score of 7.9. Descope is second and Hanko third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Passwordless.dev has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.