1Kosmos
Passwordless + verified identity platform
Passwordless authentication tied to verified (KYC-grade) identity — biometrics and identity proofing for customer and workforce.
At a glance
- Category
- Passwordless + verified identity platform
- Ownership
- Independent (venture-backed)
- Founded
- 2018
- Deployment
- Cloud · Hybrid
- Pricing
- Quote-based enterprise
- Experience
- Platform / enterprise
- Segments
- Fintech · Healthcare · Public sector · B2B SaaS
Overview
1Kosmos (BlockID) combines passwordless, biometric authentication with identity verification and proofing, linking each login to a verified real-world identity. It serves both customer (B2C) and workforce use cases, with a privacy-by-design approach, and targets high-assurance and regulated scenarios.
Best for
Organizations needing high-assurance access that links authentication to a verified identity (regulated, fraud-sensitive, or onboarding-heavy use cases).
Consider alternatives if
You want lightweight, developer-first CIAM without identity verification, or only need basic social/password login.
Capabilities
- SSO (SAML / OIDC) ✓
- SCIM provisioning ✓
- Multi-factor auth ✓
- Passwordless / passkeys ✓
- Social login ✓
- Self-hosted option —
Capability flags are directional, for shortlisting — verify against current vendor documentation before a decision.
Strengths
- Combines passwordless auth with identity verification/proofing
- Biometric, phishing-resistant authentication
- Serves both customer and workforce identity
- Privacy-by-design approach for regulated use
Considerations
- Verification-led approach is heavier than basic login
- Enterprise-oriented with quote-based pricing
- Different category emphasis than pure CIAM platforms
Related reading
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