Identity Verification
CLEAR
Capability scores
Methodology →- Authentication
- 4.5
- SSO & Federation
- 2.0
- Authorization
- 2.5
- Lifecycle & Provisioning
- 2.5
- MFA & Passwordless
- 4.0
- Governance & Audit
- 4.0
- Developer Experience
- 4.0
- Deployment Flexibility
- 3.5
- Pricing Transparency
- 3.0
- Support & Ecosystem
- 3.5
Scored 0–5 against a published rubric. Independent analysis, no vendor sponsorship.
Overview
CLEAR, the public company behind airport biometric lanes, provides reusable biometric identity that enterprises can use to verify and authenticate members across services.
Capability deep-dive
A large enrolled consumer base and frictionless biometric reuse are the strengths, especially in travel and venues. Its model centers on its consumer network, so it is less of a general-purpose KYC API.
Pricing
Quote-based and consumer subscription.
Bottom line
A reusable biometric identity network, strong where its consumer base is concentrated.
Independent editorial review. Author: Deepak Gupta. Last evaluated 2026-06-10.