Sumsub vs Checkin.com
for iGaming KYC

Detailed Breakdown

iGaming Specialization

The biggest differentiator. Checkin.com was purpose-built for iGaming — from native Playtech, Aspire, and Bragg connectors to pre-configured compliance flows for specific markets (Brazil's CPF validation, Dutch BSN requirements, Canadian credit file checks). Their entire product is designed around the player onboarding journey.

Sumsub is a horizontal platform serving fintech, crypto, transportation, and iGaming. While they have iGaming clients, operators typically need to configure compliance rules themselves and rely on generic SDK integration.

Verification Speed & Conversion

Checkin.com reports an average verification time of roughly 5 seconds and an 18% average conversion uplift, backed by A/B testing. They use machine learning across millions of sessions to optimize flows per device and location, and offer a conversion guarantee against your existing solution.

Sumsub advertises sub-30-second onboarding. Competitive for the industry, but their primary focus is on verification accuracy and compliance breadth rather than conversion optimization.

Pricing

Checkin.com publishes transparent per-module pricing on their website — you only pay for the modules you use. At 2,500 verifications/month: ID Scan is €0.49, Liveness from €0.19, AML screening €0.25, Proof of Address €0.69, Bank Statement €0.89, Deepfake detection €0.29, BankID €0.04, and Signup modules €0.49. Prices decrease at higher volumes. There's also a free Sandbox with 50 test verifications.

Sumsub publishes tiered per-check pricing: $1.35/verification (basic) to $1.85/verification (with AML/PoA), with $149–$299 monthly minimums. Enterprise pricing is custom. You're charged per successful verification only.

Security & Fraud Prevention

Both offer strong security: liveness detection (active and passive), deepfake detection, AML/PEP screening, and document verification. Sumsub's edge is Reusable KYC — their Sumsub ID lets verified users skip repeat verification across a partner network, which benefits returning players.

Checkin.com has a broader iGaming-specific defense stack: Botlens for bot detection at signup, VPN detection to flag suspicious access, biometric-based bonus abuse prevention that blocks repeat offenders using facial matching, and bank statement verification for source-of-funds checks. They also support eIDs (BankID, iDin, NemID, and more) for frictionless verification in supported markets, plus dedicated signup modules for data collection and consent flows.

Global Coverage

Both have extensive coverage. Checkin.com: 14,000+ documents across 190+ countries with 80+ languages. Sumsub: 220+ countries with 50+ languages. In practice, both cover the vast majority of iGaming markets. Checkin.com's differentiator is that flows are hyper-localized — adapted to local UX preferences and regulatory requirements, not just translated.

When to Choose Which

Checkin.com is the better fit if:

You're primarily an iGaming operator. Player conversion is a top KPI. You operate in multiple regulated markets. You want native platform integrations and fully customizable branding per flow, market, and brand. You value transparent pricing and fast deployment via SDK (or no-code).

Sumsub is the better fit if:

You operate across multiple verticals beyond iGaming. You want reusable KYC for returning users across a partner network. You prefer a self-serve trial before committing. You need transaction monitoring beyond identity verification.

Methodology

Based on publicly available information from vendor websites, pricing pages, documentation, and third-party reviews as of February 2026. Features and pricing may change. This site is operated by Checkin.com. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.