Identity Verification

ID.me

Founded 2010McLean, Virginia, USAPrivateScore 3.9/5Evaluated 2026-06-10Website ↗

Capability scores

Methodology →
Authentication
4.5
SSO & Federation
2.0
Authorization
2.5
Lifecycle & Provisioning
2.5
MFA & Passwordless
4.0
Governance & Audit
4.5
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

ID.me provides identity proofing and a reusable digital identity wallet, widely used by US government agencies and enterprises for high-assurance verification.

Capability deep-dive

High-assurance proofing, reusable identity, and government adoption are the strengths. It is US-centric and has faced scrutiny over access and equity, so suitability depends on use case and region.

Pricing

Quote-based.

Bottom line

A strong high-assurance, reusable identity choice for US government and enterprise.

Independent editorial review. Author: Deepak Gupta. Last evaluated 2026-06-10.