# footprint

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/footprint/
Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

Footprint is a modern, developer-first [identity verification](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/compliance/customer-identity-verification-guide/) vendor that pairs KYC with PII vaulting, verifying users and then securely storing and tokenizing their personal data so businesses can reduce the sensitive data they hold themselves. This verify-and-vault model distinguishes it from check-only providers. See other [identity verification vendors](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/).

## What it is good at

The combination of verification and a built-in PII vault is the differentiator. Footprint verifies identity (document, selfie, and data checks) and then stores the resulting personal data in its vault, letting the business tokenize and minimize the sensitive data on its own systems, which reduces breach and compliance exposure. The developer experience is a clear strength, with clean APIs and fast integration aimed at fintechs and modern digital businesses.

## Where it falls short

As a younger vendor, its enterprise references, global coverage, and ecosystem are still building compared with the incumbents, and the vault model means depending on Footprint for both verification and storage of sensitive data, which buyers should weigh. Heavily regulated, multi-jurisdiction programs may need broader coverage and longer track records.

## Pricing

Usage-based with a developer-friendly model. Model real volume with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose Footprint when you want modern, developer-first KYC plus PII vaulting to minimize the sensitive data you store, especially as a fintech. For broad enterprise coverage, see [Sumsub](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/sumsub/) or [Jumio](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/jumio/); for a self-serve check from a large platform, see [Stripe Identity](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/stripe-identity/).

## Bottom line

A developer-first verify-and-vault KYC vendor that also minimizes the PII you store, best for modern fintechs, with coverage and track record still maturing.