Market map / Identity proofing
Onfido (Entrust)
Document and biometric verification, now part of Entrust's identity-centric security portfolio.
- Category
- Document + biometric verification
- Lane
- Identity proofing
- Founded
- 2012
- Ownership
- Entrust (acquired 2024)
- HQ
- London, UK
Summary
An identity verification provider built around document and biometric checks driven by its Atlas AI engine, emphasizing compliance and enterprise scale. Acquired by Entrust in April 2024, it now sits inside a broader identity and security platform.
Best for
Enterprises that want document plus biometric verification within a larger identity and security suite.
Consider if
You prefer an independent, developer-first verification vendor over a platform-owned one.
Strengths
- Established document and biometric verification with an AI engine
- Backing and reach of Entrust's identity portfolio
Considerations
- Roadmap now sits within Entrust's broader portfolio