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ID Scan

ID scanning and identity verification software.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $19 per month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier No
Platforms Web, Windows
Best for High volume ID verifications, compliance enforcement.
Not for Individuals needing basic mobile ID scanning

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Eliminates risk of fraud but may be overkill for smaller operations.

✓What it does well

Global document supportScans IDs, passports, and mDLs from around the world in seconds.
Real-time fraud detectionDetects fake or altered IDs with machine learning-powered analysis.
Multiple access methodsSupports cloud-based, handheld devices, and APIs for integration.

✕Where it falls short

Costly add-onsCharges extra for features like face matching and DMV API.
Limited mobile app functionalityMobile ID scanning is basic, no advanced authentication options.
Requires dedicated hardwareMust connect to specific scanners for optimal performance.

Key features

Machine learning modelsTrained on hundreds of millions of identity documents.
Comprehensive age verificationEnsures compliance with alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis age checks.
API & SDK integrationConnects to REST API or native SDKs for custom solutions.
remote id validationverifies identities without physical presence

Questions about ID Scan

What is ID Scan?

ID Scan is ID scanning and identity verification software for the web and Windows. It scans IDs, passports and mDLs from around the world in seconds and uses machine learning models, trained on hundreds of millions of identity documents, to detect fake or altered IDs in real time.

How much does ID Scan cost?

ID Scan's Basic plan costs $250 per user per year, and the Advanced plan costs $499.99 per user per year. There is no free tier, and the reviewer notes that features such as face matching and the DMV API cost extra.

Can ID Scan handle age verification?

Yes. ID Scan offers comprehensive age verification to support compliance with alcohol, tobacco and cannabis age checks. It also supports remote ID validation, which verifies identities without physical presence, and Toolio recommends it for high-volume ID verifications and compliance enforcement.

Does ID Scan have an API?

Yes. ID Scan connects through a REST API or native SDKs for custom solutions, and it also supports cloud-based access and handheld devices. The reviewer notes that it must connect to specific scanners for optimal performance, and that its mobile ID scanning is basic.

Is ID Scan a good fit for small businesses?

Possibly not. The reviewer says ID Scan eliminates the risk of fraud but may be overkill for smaller operations, and Toolio does not recommend it for individuals needing basic mobile ID scanning. Alex scored it 3.9 out of 5 after real use, on 3 Oct 2026.

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