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IDScan.net to LexisNexis/IDVerse
When your business needs a reliable, flexible, deeply capable ID verification partner, IDScan.net wins on specialization, document breadth, customization, and support.
Why choose IDScan.net over LexisNexis/IDVerse
IDScan.net delivers deeper document coverage, stronger authentication, active liveness biometrics, and round-the-clock support, all from a company whose sole business is ID verification.
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. LexisNexis/IDVerse
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 LexisNexis in key areas such as hardware flexibility, mDL acceptance, backend reporting, and customer support.
Feature | IDScan.net | LexisNexis/IDVerse | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID document coverage | 14,000+ global IDs | 6,800+ global IDs | IDScan.net regularly updates its document library and Global Document Compatibility page with new ID formats, giving you clear visibility into the documents supported by our software. |
| Hardware options | Hardware agnostic | Proprietary scanner only | LexisNexis works only with its own ID scanner, limiting your ability to use existing devices. IDScan.net is also fully compatible with Digital Check SmartSource scanners |
| Primary focus | ID verification | Data analytics | IDScan.net is a purpose-built identity verification company; every product and feature is focused on accurately verifying IDs. |
| Accept mobile IDs | Not readily available | IDScan.net offers easy acceptance and verification of mDLs and digital IDs | |
| Third party checks | DMV, IdentiFraud, OFAC | DMV, OFAC | 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 | Unknown | We push updates to ensure compatibility with the latest ID formats continuously |
*Features and data are gathered from LexisNexis’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. LexisNexis/IDVerse
The right scanner for your business
LexisNexis locks you into their proprietary scanner option, 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 | TrueID All-In-One | |
| Barcode Security | |||
| Data Extraction Accuracy | 100% | 100% | Not listed |
| Dual-Image | |||
| Software Agnostic | |||
| Average Scan Time | 5-7 seconds | 2-4 seconds | Not listed |
| UV/IR/White Light | |||
| Image Resolution | Dual-sided 630dpi | Dual-sided 600dpi | Dual-sided 500dpi |
| Power Source | USB | External | USB |
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