# Best Decentralized Identity Platforms: Top 5

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/rankings/best-decentralized-identity-platforms/
Last updated: 2026-07-03
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Decentralized identity gives people control of verifiable credentials through open standards. Adoption is early but accelerating, especially with the EU wallet. The five below are the platforms we profile.

Scores follow our [10-dimension rubric](https://startwithidentity.com/methodology/) and editorial judgment. Each pick links to a full vendor profile. See the [verifiable credentials](https://startwithidentity.com/standards/verifiable-credentials/) standard and the [EU Digital Identity Wallet](https://startwithidentity.com/digital-ids/european-union/eu-eudi-wallet/).