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KYC & Identity Verification APIs

Every kyc & identity verification apis we track, compared.

TL;DR: Top pick: Melissa. 2 APIs compared, 1 with a free tier. Why →

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What is a KYC & Identity Verification API?

A KYC & Identity Verification API lets developers integrate kyc & identity verification apis capabilities over HTTP. The KYC & Identity Verification APIs below are compared on pricing, compliance, capabilities, and developer experience from structured, cited data.

To be listed as a KYC & Identity Verification API, an API must have a public HTTP endpoint and published, sourced data. Listings are ranked on those verifiable fields, never on payment.

Sorted by a data-readiness score (published pricing, free tier, self-serve access, compliance, webhooks/sandbox, capability breadth). No paid placement. How we rank. ✓ yes · ✗ no · · unknown.

2 APIs compared
#APIPricingFreeSelf-serveSOC 2HIPAAGDPRWebhooksActions
1MelissaHybrid✓✓Type II✓✓✗26
2JumioSales-led✗✗Type II✗✓✓23

The APIs

  • #1 Melissa

    63 / 100

    Melissa provides global data quality APIs to verify, clean, match, and enrich people data, including address, email, phone, and identity verification across 240+ countries and territories. Pricing is published and self-serve, and three SDKs are available. The platform carries SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance with a published SLA.

    PricingHybrid · free tier ✓
    TrustSOC 2 Type II · HIPAA · GDPR

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  • #2 Jumio

    23 / 100

    Jumio is an identity verification platform for KYC and AML compliance, fraud prevention, user onboarding, and age verification across 200+ countries. It supports document and selfie capture, workflow orchestration, and webhooks, with five SDKs. Pricing is not public and requires contacting sales. The platform holds SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS compliance.

    PricingSales-led · free tier ✗
    TrustSOC 2 Type II · GDPR · ISO 27001 · PCI DSS
    Avoid ifYou need to start building today without contacting sales

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