Beyond Identity
Last verified 2026-04-13 · Reviewed by guptadeepak
Editorial verdict
Beyond Identity is the most security-forward passwordless platform in 2026, hardware-attested device identity bound to TPM / Secure Enclave goes beyond stock WebAuthn, and the Policy Engine for adaptive risk decisioning is among the most capable in the enterprise tier. The trade-offs are enterprise-only commercial structure (no public pricing) and additional enrollment friction from the device-binding model. For enterprise security-conscious deployments, particularly with FedRAMP or workforce IAM adjacencies, Beyond Identity is a top pick. For mid-market or low-friction B2C, look elsewhere.
Last verified by @guptadeepak on 2026-04-13.
At a glance
- Best for
- Enterprise security-first deployments wanting hardware-attested passwordless beyond stock WebAuthn
- Pricing
- enterprise-quote
- Free tier
- None
- Deployment
- cloud-saas
- SOC 2 Type II
- Yes
- Passkeys
- Native
- Self-host
- No
- Open source
- No
Funding & business
- Funding model
- Venture-backed
- Total raised
- $205M
- Latest round
- Series C · $100M · 2021
- Years in business
- 6 yrs
- Round led by
- Evolution Equity Partners
- Profitable
- Not disclosed
Founded by Netscape's Jim Clark and TJ Jermoluk; $100M Series C at a $1.1B valuation.
Funding data from primary source. See also the CIAM investor landscape.
Strengths
- Pioneering passwordless architecture, uses asymmetric keys bound to TPM / Secure Enclave, going beyond stock WebAuthn for hardware-attested device identity.
- Strong enterprise positioning with FedRAMP Moderate authorization and HIPAA support.
- Policy Engine for adaptive risk decisioning is among the most capable in the enterprise tier.
- Founded by Jim Clark (Netscape), name carries weight in enterprise security buying conversations.
Limitations
- Enterprise quote-based pricing with no public rates excludes mid-market evaluation.
- The hardware-attested device identity model adds enrollment friction that can hurt B2C consumer flows.
- Smaller customer base than larger enterprise CIAM (Auth0, Ping, ForgeRock).
- B2C consumer flows are less developed than B2B and workforce.
Capability matrix
Every vendor scored on the same axes. See the methodology for criteria.
| Password authentication | No |
|---|---|
| Social login | Yes |
| Magic links | No |
| SMS OTP | No |
| Email OTP | Yes |
| TOTP (authenticator app) | Yes |
| Push MFA | Yes |
| WebAuthn / passkeys | Yes |
| Biometric | Yes |
| Hardware security keys | Yes |
| SAML SSO | Yes |
| OIDC SSO | Yes |
| OAuth 2.0 SSO | Yes |
| Enterprise federation | Yes |
| Passwordless-only flows | Yes |
| Adaptive MFA | Yes |
| Step-up auth | Yes |
| RBAC | Yes |
|---|---|
| ABAC | Partial |
| ReBAC | No |
| FGA engine | No |
| API authorization | Yes |
| Fine-grained permissions | Partial |
| Self-service registration | Yes |
|---|---|
| Progressive profiling | No |
| Self-service account | Yes |
| Bulk user import | Yes |
| Admin user search | Yes |
| Custom user metadata | Yes |
| Organizations / tenants | Yes |
| Multi-tenancy | Yes |
| REST API | Yes |
|---|---|
| GraphQL API | No |
| SDKs | js, node, react, ios, swift, android, kotlin, python, java, dotnet |
| CLI | Yes |
| Terraform provider | Yes |
| Local emulator | No |
| Extension model | Webhooks + Policy Engine for risk decisioning |
| Bot detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Breached password detection | No |
| Brute-force protection | Yes |
| Anomaly detection | Yes |
| Log streams | Yes |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| GDPR data export | Yes |
| PII minimization | Yes |
| Post-quantum roadmap | Partial |
| MCP support | No |
|---|---|
| OAuth 2.1 | Yes |
| Dynamic client registration | Yes |
| Agent vs human token separation | No |
| Web Bot Auth | No |
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes |
|---|---|
| ISO 27001 | Yes |
| ISO 27018 | No |
| HIPAA | Yes |
| PCI DSS | No |
| GDPR | Yes |
| CCPA | Yes |
| FedRAMP | Moderate |
| EU data residency | Yes |
| Consent management | Partial |
|---|---|
| Preference center | Partial |
| Purpose-specific consent | No |
| Integrates with CMPs | n/a |
Pricing
| 10,000 MAU | Quote required |
|---|---|
| 100,000 MAU | $5,000/mo |
| 500,000 MAU | $16,000/mo |
| 1,000,000 MAU | $28,000/mo |
- Enterprise quote-based pricing; no published per-MAU rates
- Workforce IAM and CIAM products are commercially separate
- Beyond Identity's Secure Customers (CIAM) and Secure Workforce (IAM) share the same passwordless architecture
Estimates use the standard assumptions in our methodology. Always confirm with the vendor.
Best for
- Enterprise security-first deployments wanting hardware-attested passwordless beyond stock WebAuthn
- Regulated industries needing FedRAMP Moderate plus passwordless
- Workforce IAM use cases where Beyond Identity's device-binding shines
Not for
- Mid-market or startup deployments without enterprise-quote tolerance
- B2C consumer apps prioritizing low-friction signup over device attestation
- Self-hosted deployments
FAQ
- How is Beyond Identity different from stock WebAuthn / passkeys?
- Beyond Identity uses asymmetric keys bound to the device's TPM (Trusted Platform Module) or Secure Enclave, with hardware attestation that proves the credential lives on a known device. This is a stronger guarantee than synced passkeys (which trust the cloud password manager) and is well-suited to regulated workforce and high-assurance customer scenarios. The trade-off is more enrollment friction.
- Does Beyond Identity have public pricing?
- No, all deployments are enterprise quote-based. Expect five-figure annual minimums typical for the segment. For mid-market or startup evaluation, the lack of public pricing is disqualifying.
- What's the relationship between Beyond Identity's Customer and Workforce products?
- Both are sold separately but share the same hardware-attested passwordless architecture. Secure Customers is CIAM; Secure Workforce is IAM. Organizations buying both benefit from architectural consistency and unified policy.
Sources
- Beyond Identity Documentationaccessed 2026-04-22
- Beyond Identity productsaccessed 2026-04-22
What Beyond Identity is
Beyond Identity launched in 2020 with founders including Jim Clark (Netscape) and a security-forward thesis: stock WebAuthn / passkeys trust the cloud password manager, but enterprise scenarios often need stronger guarantees, hardware-attested device identity bound to TPM or Secure Enclave that proves the credential lives on a specific known device. The product splits into Secure Customers (CIAM) and Secure Workforce (IAM) sharing the same passwordless architecture.
Where Beyond Identity wins
Hardware-attested device identity goes beyond stock WebAuthn for high-assurance scenarios, useful in regulated industries, workforce identity, and any scenario where device-binding matters more than enrollment friction. The Policy Engine for adaptive risk decisioning is among the most capable in the enterprise tier. FedRAMP Moderate authorization plus HIPAA covers most enterprise compliance needs.
Where Beyond Identity hurts
Enterprise-only commercial structure, no public pricing, five-figure annual minimums typical, professional services-oriented onboarding. The hardware-attested model adds enrollment friction that can hurt B2C consumer flows. Smaller customer base than large enterprise CIAM incumbents.
How Beyond Identity compares
The closest comparisons are Auth0 vs Beyond Identity for the enterprise-passwordless call and Beyond Identity vs Stytch for the passkey-orchestration call. For workforce IAM with similar device-binding posture, products outside this CIAM-focused index are alternatives.
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