How Does Owl Eyes
mDL Verification Compare?
The digital wallet and mobile driver's license (mDL) verification market is exploding—driven by TSA acceptance at 500+ airports, 13+ US states with active mDL programs, and the EU eIDAS 2.0 mandate requiring digital wallets by end of 2026. We've analyzed 12 major competitors across three market segments to help you understand where Owl Eyes fits in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Feature Comparison Matrix
See how Owl Eyes digital wallet verification compares against leading mDL verifiers and identity platforms.
| Feature |  Owl Eyes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 18013-5:2021 In-person mDL standard | ||||||
| ISO 18013-7:2024 Online/remote mDL verification | ||||||
| OpenID4VP Ready Verifiable presentation protocol | ||||||
| AAMVA VICAL Integration US/Canada trust anchors | ||||||
| Selective Disclosure Age-only, name-only verification | ||||||
| QR Code Verification | ||||||
| NFC Verification Tap-to-share | ||||||
| BLE Verification Longer distance | ||||||
| Photo Match / Biometrics | ||||||
| Liveness Detection | ||||||
| Full KYC/AML Suite | ||||||
| EU eIDAS 2.0 Ready | ||||||
| Estimated Cost/Verification | $0.02-0.05* | $0.30-0.75 | Higher tier | €0.50-1.50 | Custom | £0.50-2.00 |
| Processing Speed | <3s | <3s | 6s avg | <5s | 15-20s | 10-15s |
* Owl Eyes pricing reflects infrastructure costs using our custom mDL verification stack. Actual pricing may vary based on volume and integration complexity.
Competitor Profiles
Detailed analysis of leading digital wallet and mDL verification providers based on publicly available information.
ONEPROOF
Specialized mDL verifier; category leader in ISO 18013-5/7 compliance
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Veriff
Mainstream identity verification with expanding mDL support; fintech-focused
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iDenfy
Flexible identity verification with strong automation; human-in-the-loop specialist
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Onfido
Enterprise compliance leader; Atlas AI platform; global scale
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Jumio
AI/ML-driven continuous monitoring; fraud detection pioneer
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Sumsub
Comprehensive KYC/KYB/AML suite; highest daily verification volume
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ID.me
US government services specialist; identity wallet pioneer
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Yoti
Reusable digital identity wallet; age assurance market leader
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Owl Eyes Competitive Advantages
Our unique positioning in the digital wallet verification market.
Cryptographic Foundation
CBOR/COSE signature verification built at the core—not bolted on. Lower latency verification with stronger security posture than document-scanning competitors.
Multi-Channel Architecture
QR + NFC + BLE + OpenID4VP all natively supported. Most competitors focus on 1-2 channels; our architecture is future-proof against channel shifts.
Trust Anchor Integration
AAMVA VICAL + EU trust list ready. Only platform positioned for seamless cross-border verification without re-engineering.
Selective Disclosure Engine
Age-only, name-only, photo-only verification at the API level. Privacy-first approach that complies with GDPR/eIDAS while building user trust.
Cost Efficiency
Our efficient architecture enables 10-25x cost advantage over licensed SDK solutions.
Biometric Integration
Photo match + liveness + identity correlation scores. Combined mDL + biometric + document verification delivers highest fraud resistance in the market.
Market Dynamics & Timing
Key trends driving mDL adoption over the next 12-24 months.
Adoption Timeline
Go-to-Market Positioning
For Retail/Hospitality
Competitors: ONEPROOF, TokenWorks, iDenfy
"Accept digital IDs everywhere—app-based, tap, scan, or online"
For Financial Services
Competitors: Onfido, Sumsub, Veriff, Jumio
"Cryptographically-verifiable identity + biometric + selective disclosure = highest trust score"
For Government/Travel
Competitors: ID.me, Login.gov (future)
"Single platform for AAMVA (North America) + eIDAS (EU) + future standards"
Research Sources & References
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