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Background verification & KYC · Alternatives
Shufti is a background verification & kyc product from Shufti, Limassol, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Shufti are Certn (Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99), FRS Labs (On request), ComplyCube ($99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits), Trulioo (On request) and Accurate Background (On request). Zoho Directory is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Shufti is built in Cyprus. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Shufti's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Shufti (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  Certn | Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99 | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  FRS Labs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | vs Shufti |
| 3 |  ComplyCube | $99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Trulioo | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Accurate Background | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  Ondato | Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  GoodHire | From $29.99 per check (Basic) | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  Xref | $70/month USD billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zinc | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Pietos | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  BeFiSc | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | vs Shufti |
| 12 |  Zoho Directory | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  CrimeCheck | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Verified First | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  Psono | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Vault | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Microsoft Entra ID | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Passbolt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  LastPass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  MojoAuth | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Certn Holdings Inc. · Victoria · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Online background screening with criminal, credit, identity and credential checks in 200+ countries.
Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99
Free trial
Compared with Shufti
FRSLABS Research Systems Pvt Ltd · Bengaluru · Background verification & KYC · 4.3/5
Identity verification, fraud prevention and privacy management APIs used by Indian banks and insurers.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Shufti
Teemo Technology Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4/5
Identity verification, KYC, KYB and AML screening platform with document and biometric checks.
$99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits
Free trial
Compared with Shufti
Trulioo · Vancouver · Background verification & KYC · 4/5
Global identity and business verification network for KYC, KYB and AML checks in 195+ countries.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Shufti
Accurate Background · Irvine · Background verification & KYC · 3.9/5
Employment screening provider offering criminal, drug, credit, identity and global background checks.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Shufti
Ondato · London · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
KYC, KYB and AML compliance software for identity verification during customer onboarding.
Usage-based pricing in EUR per verification
Free trial
Compared with Shufti
GoodHire (a Checkr company) · San Francisco · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
FCRA-compliant employment background checks for US employers, priced per check without contracts.
From $29.99 per check (Basic)
Free trial
Compared with Shufti
Xref · Sydney · Background verification & KYC · 4/5
Automated reference checking, background checks and employee pulse and exit surveys.
$70/month USD billed annually (Starter)
Free trial
Compared with Shufti
Zinc Work Ltd · London · Background verification & KYC · 4.1/5
Automated pre-employment checks covering criminal records, right to work, references and education.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Shufti
Pietos Solutions Private Limited · Delhi · Background verification & KYC · 4.2/5
Employee background verification covering education, employment, address, court records and EPFO.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Shufti
The closest matches to Shufti on App Advisor are Certn (Pay per check; OneID from $4.99, credit report $12.99), FRS Labs (On request), ComplyCube ($99/month (Starter) converted to usage credits). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Shufti, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 7 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Directory (Free plan), Psono (Free plan), Zoho Vault (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including FRS Labs (On request), Pietos (On request), BeFiSc (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Certn is the closest match to Shufti in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Shufti. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in background verification & kyc or a category Shufti also covers, and Shufti's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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