IDVero vs Smile ID.
Evaluating identity providers for an African launch usually starts with Smile ID — and it's a strong place to start.
Smile ID is an established Africa-focused identity verification provider with deep document and biometric coverage across the continent.
Where IDVero is different
IDVero's prices are on the pricing page: free Starter tier, Growth at R12,000 / $650 / ₦990,000 per month, and flat published per-check overage. No sales call required to see a number.
KYC, KYB business verification, AML screening, and fraud signals ship together — one API key, one webhook pipeline, one audit log for your compliance team.
Pay in ZAR, NGN, GHS, KES, or USD via Paystack card or EFT, with geo-detected local pricing at checkout.
100 verifications and 10 KYB checks a month at R0 — build, demo, and ship your MVP before you spend anything.
If you need the widest possible document coverage across every African country today, evaluate both — coverage depth matters more than console features for some use cases. IDVero is the better fit when you want transparent pricing, a free start, and KYC + KYB + AML unified in one platform.