How Does Owl Eyes
Age Verification Compare?
The age verification market has matured with specialized providers offering document verification, facial age estimation, and regulatory compliance features. We've built our solution on top of Owl Eyes' existing document processing and biometric verification—delivering age assurance without the per-verification fees of standalone providers.
Feature Comparison Matrix
See how Owl Eyes age verification compares against the leading age verification and identity verification providers.
| Feature |  Owl Eyes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document Verification | Optional | ||||
| Facial Age Estimation No document required | Primary method | ||||
| Liveness Detection | 3D Liveness | ||||
| Global Coverage | 190+ countries | 200+ countries | Enterprise-focused | 190+ countries | Global |
| Self-Exclusion Integration GamStop, ROFUS, Spelpaus | Limited | ||||
| Privacy-First Design Minimal PII collection | Yes | ||||
| Reusable Age Tokens | |||||
| Combined Mode Document + Estimation cross-validation | Yes | Multi-method | Limited | Optional | |
| Per-Verification Cost | $0.02-0.05* | $0.10-0.30 | $0.15-0.35 | $0.10-0.25 | $0.10-0.30 |
| Vendor Lock-In | None | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| White-Label Options | |||||
| Regulatory Approvals | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Germany (KJM) |
* Owl Eyes pricing reflects infrastructure costs when used with existing Owl Eyes document verification. Standalone verification may vary.
Competitor Profiles
Detailed analysis of leading age verification providers based on publicly available information.
iDenfy
All-in-one identity verification with flexible deployment
Key Strengths
Best For
Sumsub
Enterprise-scale verification with multi-method workflows
Key Strengths
Best For
Veriff
Global speed and coverage with automated decisioning
Key Strengths
Best For
Yoti
Privacy-first, document-free age estimation
Key Strengths
Best For
Onfido (Entrust IDV)
Financial services and compliance-heavy implementations
Key Strengths
Best For
AgeChecked
UK-focused and regulated gambling/gaming markets
Key Strengths
Best For
Cost Comparison at Scale
Per-verification pricing adds up quickly. See how Owl Eyes compares at enterprise volumes.
Typical Age Verification Provider
Based on published pricing from iDenfy, Sumsub, Veriff (December 2025)
Owl Eyes Age Verification
* Infrastructure costs when used with Owl Eyes document verification
Why Owl Eyes Age Verification Wins
Built on top of Owl Eyes document processing and biometric verification—not a separate system.
Cost Efficiency
70-85% reduction in per-verification costs at scale. No per-transaction fees for facial age estimation—just infrastructure costs.
No Vendor Lock-In
Full ownership of verification logic and data flows. Direct control over compliance configurations. Migration-ready architecture.
Integrated Workflows
Document verification + facial age estimation in a single pipeline. Biometric matching combined with age calculations. No API latency between services.
Regulatory Flexibility
Adapt quickly to region-specific requirements. Implement custom confidence thresholds. Manage data residency and privacy regulations directly.
Innovation Velocity
Deploy new age verification methods quickly. A/B test different workflows without vendor constraints. Integrate emerging AI models as they advance.
Privacy-First Design
Reusable age attestation tokens contain only what's needed: age_over_X true/false. No PII stored after verification. Aligned with Ofcom data minimization guidance.
Recommended Solutions by Industry
Different industries have different requirements. Here's what works best for each.
Gambling & iGaming
Document verification + self-exclusion registry integration required. KYC integration essential.
Adult Content Platforms
Privacy-preserving design + comprehensive audit trails. Document + biometric verification.
Social Media & User Platforms
Low-friction age estimation preferred. Optional document verification for high-certainty cases.
Alcohol & Tobacco E-Commerce
Document verification at checkout + delivery integration. PACT Act compliance for US.
Fintech & Banking
Identity verification beyond age alone. KYC/AML integration. Audit-ready compliance.
Streaming & Entertainment
Fast facial age estimation preferred. PIN/parental control integration. Multi-profile support.
Age Verification Built for Your Industry
Stop paying per-verification fees. Owl Eyes age verification integrates with your existing document processing workflow for a fraction of the cost.
Age Verification Platform Comparison Guide
Selecting the right age verification platform requires evaluating multiple factors: regulatory compliance, verification accuracy, user experience, integration complexity, and total cost of ownership. The market has matured significantly, with specialized providers offering document verification, AI-powered facial age estimation, and integrated compliance features.
Document Verification vs. Age Estimation
Document-based age verification remains the gold standard for regulated industries like gambling, alcohol, and cannabis. Extracting date of birth from government-issued IDs provides authoritative proof of age. However, document verification creates friction—users must photograph their ID and wait for processing.
Facial age estimation offers a low-friction alternative, using AI to estimate age from a selfie without requiring documents. Yoti has pioneered this approach, gaining approval from Germany's KJM for 18+ content verification. The tradeoff is accuracy—typical margins of error are ±3-5 years, making estimation suitable for soft gates but inadequate for strict regulatory environments.
Choosing Based on Regulatory Requirements
Your regulatory environment should drive platform selection. UK gambling operators need GamStop integration and UK Gambling Commission compliance. Adult content platforms under the UK Online Safety Act need comprehensive audit trails and rapid verification. Social media platforms need flexible age thresholds (13+, 16+, 18+) with minimal friction.
Owl Eyes age verification provides the flexibility to adapt to different regulatory requirements while maintaining cost efficiency. Document verification, facial age estimation, and combined modes are all available—configured to match your specific compliance obligations.
Total Cost of Ownership Considerations
Per-verification pricing from standalone age verification providers adds up quickly at scale. At $0.15-0.35 per verification, 100,000 monthly verifications costs $15,000-35,000—$180,000-420,000 annually. Organizations with existing identity verification infrastructure can significantly reduce costs by building age verification on top of document processing capabilities they already have.