Compare AgeShield ID Scanner vs. Smart Engines

The AgeShield ID Scanner is an application designed for use in bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and retail establishments across the United States. It operates on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices that staff members already own, eliminating the need for any additional hardware purchases. Users can scan various forms of identification such as driver's licenses, state IDs, green cards, or passports to verify a guest's age in relation to the venue's minimum age requirements while also checking for expiration dates and matches against lists of banned, VIP, and regular patrons. The app includes a feature for performing fake ID checks on barcodes from licenses and state IDs, and it continues to function effectively even without an internet connection. All scans are recorded in the AgeShield web hub, which provides an exportable audit log documenting each scan and the decisions made, along with information on who performed the scan and when. Additionally, it offers analytics regarding peak hours, guest demographics, staff roles, and management across multiple venues. Each venue can customize the retention of guest information on a field-by-field basis. The service allows for simultaneous scanning on three devices, enabling checks at the entrance, the bar, and server stations all at once. A 14-day free trial is available to let venues test the system before committing. This flexibility and comprehensive tracking can significantly enhance operational efficiency and security.

The Green AI-driven SDK for scanning identification documents encompasses a wide range of over 1834 types, including ID cards, passports, driver’s licenses, residence permits, and visas. This eco-conscious SDK enables quick and accurate scanning on smartphones, desktops, web platforms, or servers, operating completely autonomously. It efficiently extracts data from pictures, scans, and video feeds captured by a smartphone or webcam, demonstrating resilience in various capturing environments. Importantly, the ID scanning process occurs on-device and on-premise, eliminating the need for data transfer. It features automatic recognition of machine-readable zones (MRZ) and accommodates all varieties of credit cards—embossed, indent-printed, and flat-printed—along with real-time barcode scanning for formats such as PDF417, QR code, AZTEC, and DataMatrix using the smartphone camera. The technology ensures high-quality scanning of MRZs, barcodes, and credit cards within mobile applications, regardless of lighting conditions, and supports scanning for 21 distinct payment systems, making it a versatile tool in the digital identity verification landscape. This comprehensive capability positions the SDK as a leading solution in enhancing identification processes while prioritizing environmental sustainability.