IDfy: background verification and KYC provider with a public API

  • BGV / KYC
  • REST API
  • Self-serve

Reviewed

JurisGrid score 32 out of 100

Key facts

What it is
IDfy is a background verification and KYC provider with a public API. Identity-verification and digital-trust platform for KYC and background verification.
Data covered
IDfy lists identity verification, video KYC, background verification, court record, eFIR, business due diligence (checks and data types listed), as of Nov 2026.
API
IDfy: Public REST API.
MCP
IDfy: Not published.
Pricing
IDfy pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026.
Sign-up
IDfy sign-up: Self-serve.
Best for
Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API.
Score
IDfy has a JurisGrid score of 32 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026.

What does IDfy do?

Identity-verification and digital-trust platform for KYC and background verification.

Identity-verification and digital-trust platform for KYC and background verification. Identity and risk platform with a self-serve BGV signup and API Central for developers; court and litigation coverage is not stated. A public API documentation page is linked.

What data does IDfy cover?

IDfy lists identity verification, video KYC, background verification, court record, eFIR, business due diligence (checks and data types listed), as of Nov 2026.

  • Checks and data types listed: identity verification, video KYC, background verification, court record, eFIR, business due diligenceas of Nov 2026 · Sourceopens the source page

Does IDfy have an API or an MCP server?

IDfy: Public REST API; no public MCP server found.

Access: API and MCP
AccessIDfy
REST APIPublic REST API
MCP serverNot published
AuthenticationNot published
DocsAPI docsopens the provider's docs
Sign-upSelf-serve
Free tierNot published
Rate limitsNot published

"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.

How much does IDfy cost?

IDfy does not publish a full price list. Pricing model: not published.

Pricing
PricingIDfy
Pricing modelNot published
Public priceNot published
Free tierNot published
Minimum commitmentNot published
SourceNot published

"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.

How does IDfy score?

IDfy scores 32 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criteria, from public evidence checked in Nov 2026.

Data coverage and depthweight 20%
IDfy1 of 4

No coverage figures are published; checks listed: identity verification, video KYC, background verification, court record, eFIR, business due diligence. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Freshness and update cadenceweight 12%
IDfy0 of 4

No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. Sourceopens the source page · checked

API availabilityweight 15%
IDfy4 of 4

Public API documentation is linked and sign-up is self-serve. Sourceopens the source page · checked

MCP and agent readinessweight 13%
IDfy0 of 4

No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Pricing transparencyweight 12%
IDfy0 of 4

No prices are published on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Self-serve sign-up and free trialweight 10%
IDfy2 of 4

Self-serve sign-up is available, paid from the first use. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Documentation and developer experienceweight 8%
IDfy2 of 4

Public API reference is linked; examples and error detail are thin or not confirmed. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Track record and trustweight 5%
IDfy0 of 4

No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Product depth beyond dataweight 5%
IDfy2 of 4

A web portal with reports or dashboards is described. Sourceopens the source page · checked

Show scorecard as a table
CriterionWeightIDfy
Data coverage and depth201 of 4
Freshness and update cadence120 of 4
API availability154 of 4
MCP and agent readiness130 of 4
Pricing transparency120 of 4
Self-serve sign-up and free trial102 of 4
Documentation and developer experience82 of 4
Track record and trust50 of 4
Product depth beyond data52 of 4
Total score10032

Low levels on freshness, pricing, sign-up and docs can reflect missing public information, not a judgement that the product is poor. How we score.

Who is IDfy best for?

Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API.

Best for

  • Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who need a published price list
  • Agent workflows that require a public MCP server

What are the alternatives to IDfy?

Alternatives to IDfy in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, FRS Labs and Surepass.

JurisGrid score 92 out of 100

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How does IDfy compare with other providers?

IDfy appears in 4 JurisGrid comparisons.

Where does IDfy rank?

IDfy appears in 4 JurisGrid rankings.

Questions about IDfy

Does IDfy have an API?

Yes. IDfy offers a public REST API with documentation at https://apicentral.idfy.com/. Sign-up is self-serve. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits.

Does IDfy have an MCP server?

No public MCP server was found for IDfy on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead.

How much does IDfy cost?

IDfy does not publish a full price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. The pricing model is listed as: not published. Ask the provider for a quote.

What is IDfy's JurisGrid score?

IDfy scores 32 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is api availability at level 4 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page.

What are the alternatives to IDfy?

Alternatives to IDfy in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, FRS Labs and Surepass. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose.