Biometric SDK

Eliminate server-side bottlenecks and reduce your attack surface with a biometric SDK built for modern, privacy-first architectures. Identy.io’s Biometric SDK processes identity verification entirely on-device, with no requirement to send biometric data to the cloud while delivering enterprise-grade performance and compliance. Designed for CTOs and engineering leaders, this SDK enables secure, scalable identity verification without compromising user experience or operational efficiency. Beyond standalone capabilities, it is built as a multi-modal biometric platform, ready to integrate advanced anti-deepfake protection and ABIS (Automated Biometric Identification System) for large-scale identity orchestration.

On-device Biometrics SDK: Solve the infrastructure debt

Traditional biometric systems rely heavily on server-side processing, creating hidden infrastructure debt. From cloud compute costs to data transfer overhead and latency issues, this model quickly becomes unsustainable at scale. Identy.io’s on-device biometric processing eliminates these inefficiencies by shifting computation directly to the user’s device. This approach delivers:

Significant OpEx reduction, with biometric capture and matching processed on-device rather than through cloud infrastructure
Ultra-low latency with real-time processing, even in low-connectivity environments Privacy by Design, ensuring biometric data never leaves the device

By minimizing data exposure and reducing reliance on centralized systems, you not only improve performance but also simplify compliance with GDPR, ISO standards, and regional data protection regulations. Additionally, this architecture lays the foundation for secure anti-deepfake detection at the edge, preventing spoofing and synthetic identity attacks before data ever reaches your backend systems. This is not just an optimization—it’s a fundamental architectural shift that aligns with the future of digital identity.

Multi-Modal Biometrics: Face, Finger, and Palm in one hardened SDK

Managing multiple biometric vendors or SDKs introduces unnecessary complexity, increases integration time, and creates fragmentation across your stack. Identy.io solves this with a unified, multi-modal SDK that supports:

Face capture with passive liveness detection
Touchless fingerprint capture
Palm biometrics

All modalities are integrated into a single, modular SDK designed to run natively on iOS (v13+) and Android (v6+), with browser-based deployment supported across all major browsers. This unified approach reduces engineering overhead and accelerates deployment cycles. The SDK is optimized to work with standard smartphone cameras, including devices with sensors as low as 1.3MP, ensuring accessibility across a wide range of user hardware—critical for scaling in emerging markets or BYOD environments. On top of capture and verification, the platform can be extended with an ABIS layer for 1:N identification at scale, enabling deduplication, watchlist screening, and large database matching without adding architectural complexity. By consolidating biometric capabilities into one hardened SDK, your team can focus on building products—not managing fragmented identity systems.

Hardened security for mission-critical applications

Security is not a feature—it’s the foundation. Identy.io’s Biometric SDK is engineered to meet the demands of high-risk environments such as banking, fintech, and government digital services. The platform incorporates:

AES-256 and RSA-OAEP encryption for secure data handling
Advanced anti-tampering mechanisms to prevent reverse engineering
Protection against injection attacks and emulator-based fraud Integrated anti-spoofing and anti-deepfake capabilities to detect synthetic identities

Additionally, the SDK aligns with globally recognized standards, including:

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security management
FIDO UAF Level 1 certified on Android and iOS – certified, not merely compliant

By processing biometric data on-device, the solution dramatically reduces the attack surface associated with centralized databases—one of the most common vectors for large-scale breaches. This architecture ensures that sensitive identity data remains secure, compliant, and under control at all times, while being ready to scale with centralized orchestration layers such as ABIS when required.

Developer-Centric implementation: On-Device processing, no network required

Performance and developer experience are critical for adoption. Identy.io’s SDK is designed for rapid integration and immediate impact. With a capture and verification time of approximately 3 seconds, users benefit from a frictionless experience that drives higher conversion rates across onboarding and authentication flows. Key capabilities include:

On-device 1:1 biometric verification operates fully offline Lightweight SDK architecture, reducing app bloat and integration complexity
Documented API designed for integration across iOS and Android environments
Whether your users are in high-connectivity urban centers or remote regions with limited network access, the SDK ensures consistent performance without compromise.

Combined with its multi-modal architecture, anti-deepfake protection, and optional ABIS integration, this delivers a future-proof identity stack ready for both verification (1:1) and identification (1:N) use cases. This is identity verification built for real-world conditions—fast, resilient, and developer-friendly.