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1Kosmos Verify digitally transforms user onboarding and authentication with privacy-first, government-grade identity verification. Built for workforce, customer, and citizen use cases, 1Kosmos Verify is FedRAMP High Authorized, Kantara-certified, and NIST 800-63-3 compliant
ranked #1 in Workforce use cases by Gartner Critical Capabilities for Identity Verification and named an Overall Leader by KuppingerCole.
Reduce fraud, account takeover, and synthetic identity attacks while delivering frictionless experiences. Our #1-rated algorithm for unbiased decisioning drives objectivity and fairness into your identity proofing processes with a benchmarked 99.6% Target Accept Rate (TAR) and 0.01% False Accept Rate (FAR). Zero centralized PII storage ensures your users stay in control of their data.
Why 1Kosmos?
- FedRAMP High Authorized, Kantara-certified, NIST 800-63-3 compliant
- #1 Workforce Product Score in 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Identity Verification
- #2 in Consumer IDV in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities report for Identity Verification
- Overall Leader KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification
- 4,000+ ID document types supported across 183+ countries
- Advanced deepfake, injection, and presentation attack detection
- Zero centralized PII storage privacy-by-design architecture
Please contact us at https://www.1kosmos.com/talk-to-sales for a private offer.
Highlights
- FedRAMP High Authorized, Kantara-certified, and NIST 800-63-3 compliant identity verification ranked #1 in Workforce use cases by Gartner Critical Capabilities for Identity Verification.
- Reduce fraud, account takeover, and synthetic identity attacks with government-grade biometrics, liveness detection, and advanced deepfake and injection attack prevention.
- 4,000+ ID document types supported across 183+ countries with zero centralized PII storage privacy-preserving architecture that keeps users in control of their data.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months |
|---|---|---|
VER_AMZN_100000 | 100000 Identity Verification Transactions | $100,000.00 |
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Passwordless access has transformed authentication and reduces login friction for our users
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for 1Kosmos BlockID is for passwordless authentication, identity verification, and secure multi-factor authentication for employees and customers.
What is most valuable?
The best features 1Kosmos BlockID offers include passwordless authentication, biometric login, identity proofing, adaptive MFA, and seamless integration with enterprise applications.
Adaptive MFA stands out for me because it adjusts authentication requirements based on user risk and context, providing stronger security without adding unnecessary friction for users. The integration was straightforward, especially with Microsoft Entra ID , Active Directory, VPNs, and SSO-enabled enterprise applications, making deployment relatively smooth.
1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted my organization by strengthening security, reducing password-related support tickets, improving the user login experience, and increasing overall IT efficiency due to passwordless authentication.
What needs improvement?
1Kosmos BlockID could be improved with a more intuitive admin interface, simpler initial deployment, enhanced reporting, and broader out-of-the-box integrations with third-party applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using 1Kosmos BlockID for around six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
1Kosmos BlockID is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and consistent authentication performance in daily operations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Its scalability is highly effective, supporting growth in users, devices, and applications without significant performance or management challenges.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful, providing timely assistance during deployment and ongoing operations.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Microsoft Entra ID , formerly Azure AD, with traditional MFA before switching to 1Kosmos BlockID for its passwordless authentication, stronger identity proofing, and improved user experience.
How was the initial setup?
The integration was straightforward, especially with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, VPNs, and SSO-enabled enterprise applications, making deployment relatively smooth.
What was our ROI?
We have seen around a 40 to 50% reduction in password-related support tickets and login times reduced by several seconds per authentication, resulting in noticeable productivity gains for both users and the IT help desk.
We have seen around a 40 to 50% reduction in password-related help desk tickets, faster login times, and reduced IT administrative effort, resulting in measurable productivity gains and a strong return on investment without needing additional support staff.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Based on my experience so far, the pricing for 1Kosmos BlockID is competitive for enterprise deployment, the setup cost was reasonable, and the licensing model is flexible and scales well as the organization grows.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing 1Kosmos BlockID, I evaluated other options, including Microsoft Entra ID and Okta Workforce Identity Cloud.
What other advice do I have?
Nothing else about the features comes to mind; everything has been covered.
1Kosmos BlockID delivers excellent passwordless authentication, biometric identity verification, and adaptive MFA with strong security and a smooth user experience, though the only areas for improvement are the admin interface, reporting capabilities, and simplifying deployment and integrations.
Regarding 1Kosmos BlockID's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security are excellent with strong identity verification and secure data handling.
Regarding 1Kosmos BlockID's AI capabilities, its accuracy and reliability of output are highly accurate and reliable, particularly for identity verification, biometric authentication, and risk-based access decisions, with consistent performance in day-to-day use.
My advice to others looking into using 1Kosmos BlockID is to plan the deployment carefully, integrate it with your existing identity infrastructure, enable passwordless authentication from the start, and provide user training to ensure a smooth rollout and maximize security benefits.
I rate 1Kosmos BlockID an overall nine out of ten.
Passwordless authentication has simplified secure logins and now supports seamless biometric access
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for 1Kosmos BlockID is for authentication where I can skip the password and directly plug in the pen drive to start using it. I would describe it as a kind of remote identity verification where I can directly authenticate myself without using a password and escape the login process. I have used it for at least six months.
I can explain what I was using 1Kosmos BlockID for by navigating to an SSO portal and displaying QR code challenges with access granted. For example, when a user needs to log in to a corporate single sign-on portal such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID , it first triggers the request. Then the laptop browser goes into the company custom login page instead of requiring password entry. The user can input their corporate username and hit next. Then there will be an identity provider delegate. The laptop screen instantly presents a secure, time-sensitive QR code. Using the 1Kosmos app on the smartphone, the built-in scanner can snap the QR code on the laptop screen. You can configure the system to send an encrypted push notification to the phone instead of scanning the QR code. This is a kind of biometric match, or identity verification. The app verifies whether the human matches their biometric data against the cryptographic secure identity wallet, similar to what I currently use with Microsoft. It is a handshake where the signed token is stored inside the app on the mobile and sent back to the 1Kosmos cloud engine, where it validates the registered public key as well as the passwords for the actual biometrics. Then it gives access and establishes the SSO session.
I would describe desktop-to-cloud authentication as a way to eliminate the phone entirely for a user working with 1Kosmos BlockID. Instead, I can use it on the corporate laptop by leveraging the computer's built-in security chip, such as a TPM or Mac. This way, there is no need for dependency on the mobile app. I can directly use the company laptop's facial recognition for single sign-on.
What is most valuable?
Regarding the best features that 1Kosmos BlockID offers, it reduces the effort of saving passwords in my memory. One of the best features is that it is very similar to what Okta Verify or Microsoft Authenticator does. I have used them previously and currently use Microsoft Authenticator. One of the best features is that it uses live ID and advanced facial recognition technology which helps with anti-spoofing, or liveness testing. The advantage is non-repudiation, and it is 100% cryptographic. I can use it for high-risk administration actions.
With other tools, the advanced facial recognition feature of 1Kosmos BlockID would need to be in the right light or with more visibility. However, even though there is low visibility in the room or in a darker room, the app still recognizes my face. Whether I am in the left view or the right view, it still recognizes my face, whereas with other tools, I need to be very straight to the camera and should be within the proper distance.
What needs improvement?
I always need to give one point lesser to motivate the team to work more on the app and provide better features in the next release. One point lesser will make the team work more concentrating on new features and become a competitor in the current market.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used 1Kosmos BlockID in my previous organization for at least six months, as they had provided this pen drive for one of the laptops I was temporarily using. This is the way I performed my self-authentication.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I feel that is a little bit of sensitive data. However, I could say that the majority of the issues were related to basic app configuration in the initial steps, but not more than that. There were issues with multifactor authentication where the ID or the app was not able to let me in. Those kinds of issues were very low.
How are customer service and support?
Earlier, we used to have multiple complaints about Microsoft and Okta. However, when we used 1Kosmos BlockID, I have seen that the tickets in ServiceNow were very few. The support for this app was really great and it used to have a very quick turnaround.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I would highly recommend using 1Kosmos BlockID because I came to know that purchasing the license is lesser when compared to Microsoft or Okta. The support team is really efficient and the turnaround time is very low. I would highly suggest it.
What other advice do I have?
I give this review an overall rating of 9 out of 10.
Passwordless MFA has improved enterprise onboarding and now simplifies secure user access
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for 1Kosmos BlockID has been identity and access management and multi-factor authentication implementation for enterprise users. I have worked on user provisioning and de-provisioning, configuring and authenticating policies, integration applications, troubleshooting authentication issues, and ensuring secure access to business applications. I have also been involved in day-to-day administration, user support, and monitoring of 1Kosmos BlockID environment.
1Kosmos BlockID is used in our environment for managing the user's identity life cycle, including provisioning and de-provisioning. For user provisioning, whenever a new employee joins our organization, we receive that onboarding request from HR or the hiring manager. First, we verify the user details and create or synchronize the user account with our identity source, such as Active Directory. Then we assign the required roles, groups, and access policies based on the user's department and job role. After that, we configure the appropriate authentication methods, such as multi-factor authentication, and provision access to the required business applications through single sign-on. Finally, we test the access and confirm successful onboarding with the user and application owner. For de-provisioning, whenever an employee resigns or is terminated, we receive an off-boarding request through the ITSM process. We immediately disable the user account, revoke all active sessions and MFA registrations, remove group membership and application access, and document the action for the audit process. This ensures that the user no longer has access to any corporate resources and helps maintain security compliance.
Apart from user provisioning and de-provisioning, I have been involved in the day-to-day administration and support of 1Kosmos BlockID environment. My responsibilities include monitoring authentication activities, troubleshooting login and MFA use issues, managing user access requests, supporting SSO integrations, reviewing security policies, and coordinating with application owners and internal teams. I also participate in incident resolutions, user onboarding support, access reviews, and audit-related activities to ensure compliance and security standards are maintained. This hands-on experience helps me develop a strong understanding of identity and access management processes and best practices.
How has it helped my organization?
1Kosmos BlockID has had a positive impact on our organization by improving security, simplifying user access management, and enhancing the user experience. After implementing MFA and passwordless authentication, we observed a reduction in password reset requests and authentication-related support tickets. It also improved onboarding and offboarding processes through centralized user management and helped strengthen compliance and security standards across the organization.
I have observed a positive return on investment after implementing 1Kosmos BlockID. Although I do not have the exact financial metrics, we experienced a reduction in password reset requests and authentication-related support tickets, which saved IT support time. We also improved user onboarding and offboarding efficiency through centralized identity management and automation. Additionally, stronger authentication and passwordless access improved security and reduced operational overhead.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best features of 1Kosmos BlockID include passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, user provisioning, de-provisioning, and strong security with easy integration capabilities. Passwordless authentication has helped our team improve security and reduce password-related support tickets and account lockout issues. It also provides a better user experience through biometric and MFA-based authentications. The easy integration capabilities help us connect enterprise applications and identity systems quickly, using standard protocols, which reduces deployment time and simplifies user access management. Other useful features include single sign-on, user lifecycle management, self-service options, and centralized administration.
What needs improvement?
1Kosmos BlockID is a strong identity platform. However, it can be improved by providing more detailed reporting and analytics, simplifying the administration interface, enhancing third-party application integrations, and offering more advanced troubleshooting and monitoring features for administrators.
In addition to reporting and integration, I believe 1Kosmos BlockID could be improved by enhancing the user interface to make administration and troubleshooting more intuitive. More detailed product documentation, implementation guides, and real-world use cases would also help administrators and support teams. Additionally, improved dashboards, logging, and monitoring capabilities would make it easier to identify and resolve authentication and integration issues quickly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using 1Kosmos BlockID for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, 1Kosmos BlockID has been a stable and reliable platform. We experienced good availability and consistent performance in our production environment. While there were occasionally issues related to integration or user onboarding, these were manageable and did not significantly impact business operations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In my experience, 1Kosmos BlockID has good scalability. It can support a growing number of users, applications, and authentication requests while maintaining performance and security. This makes it suitable for enterprise environments and future expansions.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support has been good. I would rate the customer support a seven out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before implementing 1Kosmos BlockID, we were using traditional Active Directory-based authentication along with conventional MFA solutions. We migrated to 1Kosmos BlockID to strengthen security through passwordless authentication and improve the user experience, centralize identity management, and enhance compliance and identity verification capabilities.
How was the initial setup?
Our organization procured 1Kosmos BlockID through the AWS Marketplace . This simplified the procurement and deployment process and allowed us to integrate the solutions more efficiently with our existing AWS-based infrastructure.
What about the implementation team?
I was primarily involved in the technical implementation, administration, and support of 1Kosmos BlockID, so I was not directly responsible for pricing, licensing, or commercial negotiations. However, based on discussions with our management and procurement teams, the pricing and licensing model is considered competitive for enterprise identity and access management requirements.
What was our ROI?
I have observed a positive return on investment after implementing 1Kosmos BlockID. Although I do not have the exact financial metrics, we experienced a reduction in password reset requests and authentication-related support tickets, which saved IT support time. We also improved user onboarding and offboarding efficiency through centralized identity management and automation. Additionally, stronger authentication and passwordless access improved security and reduced operational overhead.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
At this moment, I do not have the exact metrics available. However, based on our operational experience, we observed a significant reduction in password reset requests and authentication-related support tickets after implementing passwordless authentication and MFA. We also saw improvements in user onboarding efficiency and overall user experience, which I cannot provide percentage metrics for. The feedback from both users and the IT support team was very positive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
During the evaluation process, we considered other identity and access management solutions; however, 1Kosmos BlockID was selected because of its strong passwordless authentication capabilities, identity verification features, security model, and ease of integration into our existing environment.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to organizations considering 1Kosmos BlockID would be to clearly define their identity and access management requirements, especially around MFA, passwordless authentication, and user lifecycle management. I would also recommend conducting a proof of concept and validating integrations with experienced applications and infrastructure before full deployment. Overall, 1Kosmos BlockID is a strong solution for organizations looking to improve security, user experience, and identity management. I would rate this product an eight out of ten.
Secure onboarding has reduced fraud and manual checks while AI verification streamlines access
What is our primary use case?
1Kosmos BlockID 's primary use case is secure identity verification and user authentication. I rely on it to streamline identity checks, reduce fraud risk, and provide a seamless, compliant onboarding experience in day-to-day operations.
I use 1Kosmos BlockID during customer onboarding to verify user identities quickly and securely. It has reduced manual verification effort, accelerated the onboarding process, and improved compliance while minimizing the risk of identity fraud.
What is most valuable?
The key features I value most in 1Kosmos BlockID are secure identity verification, biometric verification, passwordless access, and fraud prevention.
The biometric verification and passwordless access features stand out because they provide a secure and convenient authentication experience. They reduce the reliance on passwords and make user verification faster and smoother for both customers and teams.
Another strong aspect of 1Kosmos BlockID is its fraud prevention capability, as it helps reduce the risk of identity fraud while maintaining a smooth user experience by combining identity verification, biometrics, and secure authentication.
1Kosmos BlockID integrates well into my existing workflow and automates identity verification with minimal manual intervention, which has improved operational efficiency.
1Kosmos BlockID has improved my organization's identity verification process by making authentication faster, more secure, and easier to manage. It has helped reduce the manual burden, strengthen fraud prevention, and improve the overall user experience.
What needs improvement?
1Kosmos BlockID works well for my needs, but one area it could improve is by adding more customization options and deeper integration with other platforms. More advanced reporting and analytic features would also help teams monitor usage and security insights more efficiently.
The AI capabilities in 1Kosmos BlockID add value by improving identity verification and risk detection. Governance and security are equally important, and I appreciate that the solution focuses on secure authentication, data protection, and controlled access while using AI-driven processes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using 1Kosmos BlockID for a year.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend 1Kosmos BlockID to anyone who is looking for identity verification and security needs, as it is a good fit for organizations to improve authentication and reduce manual verification efforts.
From my experience, the AI capabilities in 1Kosmos BlockID are accurate and reliable for identity verification and risk assessment. The outputs are consistent and help speed up decision-making while still providing the confidence and security needed in my workflow. I give this product a rating of 9 out of 10.
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Digital workflows have replaced physical paperwork and streamline collaborator identification
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for 1Kosmos BlockID is to identify collaborators here around the company. I have used it for zero credential sharing, so collaborators do not use a physical carnet; they use a digital one with the credentials instead.
For my main use case, I also use 1Kosmos BlockID for contracts, so I can complete that process digitally instead of in analog format.
How has it helped my organization?
1Kosmos BlockID has positively impacted my organization by making our workflow easier because it does not have long procedures and manual paperwork; it is more digital and faster.
I have seen specific improvements with 1Kosmos BlockID; it has reduced physical paperwork.
What is most valuable?
The best features 1Kosmos BlockID offers in my experience include the digital experience and the easy way to handle documents online.
Regarding the digital experience, it is easier with 1Kosmos BlockID because I do not need to have physical papers with me anymore; I only need to have some documents and files.
What needs improvement?
To improve 1Kosmos BlockID, I would prefer for more people here in the Dominican Republic to use it, so it will be easier for everyone nationally.
As for needed improvements for 1Kosmos BlockID, fingerprints could potentially be added, although I understand it may be difficult to implement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using 1Kosmos BlockID for around one month.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
1Kosmos BlockID has been stable for me; I have not had any issues with downtime or reliability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
1Kosmos BlockID's scalability has been good for my organization; it has handled growth and changes more efficiently with less paperwork and time saved.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to reach out for customer support for 1Kosmos BlockID.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution previously.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with 1Kosmos BlockID, specifically in terms of money saved and time saved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with 1Kosmos BlockID in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it could be cheaper; it is somewhat expensive, but I believe it could be more affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing 1Kosmos BlockID, I did not evaluate other options; I went straight to 1Kosmos BlockID.

