Cybersecurity · head to head
IDnow vs Trivy
IDnow
Cybersecurity
Identity verification and qualified electronic signature for regulated European markets
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Trivy
Cybersecurity
Open-source vulnerability and misconfiguration scanner
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Trivy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: IDnow agent-led video identification costs several times an automated check and depends on agent availability, so peak-time queues push abandonment up at exactly the moment conversion matters.; Trivy reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise
- They diverge on capability: IDnow covers VideoIdent, Trivy covers Multi-target scanning.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IDnow and Trivy actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in IDnow
- VideoIdent
- AutoIdent
- eSign
- eID and NFC
- Bank identification
- EU data processing
Only in Trivy
- Multi-target scanning
- Vulnerability detection
- Misconfiguration checks
- Secret detection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
IDnow
- A German bank opening regulated accounts where BaFin requires a recognised identification methodnot Trivy
- An insurer needing a qualified electronic signature that will survive challenge in a European courtnot Trivy
- A telecom operator meeting national SIM registration identity rules across several EU statesnot Trivy
- A lender wanting automated checks for low-risk applicants and video identification only for high-value casesnot Trivy
Trivy
- Failing a pull request when a container image introduces a known CVEnot IDnow
- Scanning Terraform and Kubernetes manifests for misconfiguration before applynot IDnow
- Catching committed secrets as part of an existing CI stepnot IDnow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
IDnow
- Agent-led video identification costs several times an automated check and depends on agent availability, so peak-time queues push abandonment up at exactly the moment conversion matters.
- Pricing is quoted with an annual volume commitment, so the accreditation advantage comes with a floor you pay whether or not you use it.
- The product is optimised for European regulatory regimes, so buyers verifying users in North America, Asia or Africa will find coverage and cost less competitive than global specialists.
- Qualified electronic signature is a separate licence from identity verification, which surprises buyers who assumed the accredited identity check made the signature capability included.
- Integration for the regulated flows is heavier than a simple SDK drop-in because the compliant journey, including consent and recording requirements, constrains the user experience you can build.
Trivy
- Reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise
- No built-in triage or exception workflow, so suppressing accepted risk is managed in config files
- Findings are point-in-time from CI, with no continuous runtime monitoring unless you add the commercial platform
Pricing, plan by plan
IDnow
On request- IDnow Platform$undefined/year
- Per-identification pricing that differs sharply between automated and agent-led methods
- Annual volume commitment typically required
- Qualified electronic signature licensed separately
Trivy
Free- TrivyFree
- Full scanner
- Unlimited scans
- Community support
Which should you pick?
Choose IDnow if
- You need videoident.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want autoident.
Choose Trivy if
- You need multi-target scanning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
- You also want vulnerability detection.
Questions people ask
- Is IDnow or Trivy better?
- Neither clearly leads. IDnow starts at On request and Trivy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IDnow or Trivy?
- Trivy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for IDnow and Free for Trivy.
- Does IDnow or Trivy run on more platforms?
- IDnow runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Trivy runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
- Can I use Trivy for free?
- Yes. Trivy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IDnow starts at On request.
- What is IDnow best used for?
- IDnow is most often used for a german bank opening regulated accounts where bafin requires a recognised identification method, an insurer needing a qualified electronic signature that will survive challenge in a european court, a telecom operator meeting national sim registration identity rules across several eu states, a lender wanting automated checks for low-risk applicants and video identification only for high-value cases. Of those, a german bank opening regulated accounts where bafin requires a recognised identification method and an insurer needing a qualified electronic signature that will survive challenge in a european court are not what Trivy is typically brought in for.
- What can IDnow do that Trivy cannot?
- IDnow covers VideoIdent, AutoIdent, eSign, eID and NFC. Trivy covers Multi-target scanning, Vulnerability detection, Misconfiguration checks, Secret detection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
IDnow: Why choose it over a cheaper automated vendor?
Because in some European regimes the cheaper vendor is not legally permitted for the transaction. This is an eligibility question, not a quality one.
Trivy: Is Trivy free?
Yes, open source from Aqua Security with no licence fee. Aqua sells a commercial platform around it.
IDnow: Is the electronic signature included?
No. Qualified electronic signature under eIDAS is licensed separately from identity verification.
Trivy: What can Trivy scan?
Container images, filesystems, Git repositories, Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure-as-code, for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets and licences.
IDnow: Where is the data processed?
In European data centres, which is a requirement rather than a preference for many of its regulated customers.
Trivy: Does Trivy need a server?
No. It is a single binary, which is a large part of why it became a default in CI.
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