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IDScan.net to Acuant/GBG
IDScan.net’s identity verification platform is a strong alternative to Acuant/GBG software, offering robust document authentication, cloud-based reporting, and remote identity verification integration.
Why choose IDScan.net over Acuant/GBG
The IDScan.net identity platform is a stronger choice for businesses looking to
reduce fraud, as it catches fake IDs with a high degree of
accuracy.
App-based ID scanning
IDScan.net offers easy-to-use Android and iOS applications in addition to Windows-based ID scanning
Backend visitor management
Sync your scans into our secure cloud-based portal where we offer reporting, lists, groups, and alerting.
Privacy & PII settings
Admin-level PII settings including field-level data retention and PII-free ID scanning.
AI-driven deepfake detection
IDScan.net’s AI-driven document authentication is continuously trained on millions of new IDs, meaning rapid updates and enhancements.
US-based tech support
Our team offers 24/7 technical support from our office in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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IDScan.net vs. Acuant/GBG
IDScan.net is more than an SDK, it’s a robust platform designed to handle all your ID fraud prevention needs
Here’s how IDScan.net compares to Acuant in key areas such as OS and hardware flexibility, backend reporting, and customer support.
Feature | IDScan.net | Acuant/GBG | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system compatibility | Windows, iOS, Android, Linux | Windows only | IDscan.net is built to work across all your devices and platforms seamlessly |
| Hardware options | Hardware agnostic | Scanshell hardware only | Acuant/GBG works only with select ID scanners, limiting your ability to use existing devices. IDScan.net is also fully compatible with Digital Check SmartSource scanners |
| Backend visitor management | Acuant/GBG offers an SDK. You can scan IDs and parse data into the platform of your choice, but there is no backend database for easy reporting, alerting, settings, etc | ||
| Accept mobile IDs | Remote only | IDScan.net offers easy acceptance and verification of mDLs and digital IDs | |
| Third party checks | DMV, IdentiFraud, OFAC, Criminal Background | IDScan.net lets you layer on additional risk scoring from third party sources | |
| Weekend support | IDScan.net offers 24/7/365 technical support with US-based agents | ||
| New document format updates | Twice monthly | 1-2 times annually | We push updates to ensure compatibility with the latest ID formats continuously |
*Features and data are gathered from Acuant/GBG’s publicly available materials and voluntary contributions from our customers.
Baking & fintech software integrations with IDScan.net
Clean, accurate data is parsed from the ID directly into your key systems from the ID scanner.
Scan IDs into MeridianLink
Prevent ID fraud by verifying every ID, and then send clean data from the scanned ID into MeridianLink banking software.
Jack Henry ID verification software
Jack Henry has integrated ID verification and data automation tools into their OpenAnywhere platform, allowing you to streamline account creation.
ID scanning using a Digital Check scanner
Digital Check and IDScan.net have partnered to allow for scanning IDs and parsing data into banking software using your existing SmartSource check scanner.
Authenticate IDs into Argo
Argo has integrated IDScan.net’s document authentication tools, compatible with Thales and Digital Check hardware.
Looking to integrate ID verification or document authentication into your banking or fintech platform?
IDScan.net vs. Acuant/GBG ScanShell
The right scanner for your business
Acuant locks you into their proprietary scanner options, limiting your flexibility and increasing long-term costs. IDScan.net works with best-in-class scanning hardware from a variety of leading manufacturers to give you more capabilities, increased authentication options, and the freedom to choose the best scanner for your environment.
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|---|---|---|---|
Thales CR5400 | Digital Check SmartSource | ScanShell | |
| Barcode Security | |||
| Data Extraction Accuracy | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Dual-Image | Must manually flip document | ||
| Software Agnostic | |||
| Average Scan Time | 5-7 seconds | 2-4 seconds | 1.5-2 minutes |
| UV/IR/White Light | |||
| Image Resolution | Dual-sided 630dpi | Dual-sided 600dpi | Single-sided 600dpi |
| Power Source | USB | External | USB |
| Requires Calibration | Monthly | Monthly | Weekly |
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