# slashid

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Last updated: 2026-10-16
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## Overview

SlashID provides identity infrastructure and security covering both human and non-human identities, with detection, authentication, and access features through a developer-focused platform. Founded in 2021 and based in London, it stands out in this category for spanning human authentication and NHI security rather than picking only one. It is still a younger platform building enterprise depth.

## What it is good at

Breadth is the draw: it combines authentication primitives with [non-human identity](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/fundamentals/what-is-non-human-identity/) security and detection in one developer-friendly platform, with good APIs and a usage-based entry point. Developer experience, authentication, authorization, lifecycle, and governance all score solidly. For engineering teams that want identity infrastructure that also accounts for machine and agent identities, the unified approach reduces integration work.

## Where it falls short

Because it covers a lot, depth in any single area is still growing, and enterprise references are limited for a 2021-founded company. Teams wanting one narrow, leading tool may prefer a specialist. The category is young, so NHI and agent features will keep maturing. Heavily regulated buyers should validate compliance posture and support depth directly.

## Pricing

Usage-based with a free tier, which is more transparent than most peers here. Confirm where NHI and enterprise features sit, and model real volume with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

A fit for developers and teams wanting identity infrastructure that covers human and non-human identities together with a low-friction start. Look elsewhere if you need a single narrow tool or a long enterprise track record. Compare with runtime brokers like [Aembit](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/aembit/), discovery tools like [Astrix Security](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/astrix-security/) (now part of Cisco and no longer sold standalone), and the wider [AI identity](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/) category.

## Bottom line

A developer-focused identity platform notable for covering non-human identities alongside human auth. Strong breadth, still-growing depth.