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InAuth vs SHIELD comparison

InAuth and SHIELD are both solutions in the Fraud Detection and Prevention category. InAuth is ranked #40, while SHIELD is ranked #12 with an average rating of 3.0. InAuth holds a 0.5% mindshare in FDP, compared to SHIELD’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of InAuth users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SHIELD users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

InAuth
Ranking in Fraud Detection and Prevention
40th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SHIELD
Ranking in Fraud Detection and Prevention
12th
Average Rating
3.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Fraud Detection and Prevention category, the mindshare of InAuth is 0.5%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SHIELD is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Scalable and stable device identification and analysis solution for fraud detection, with reasonable pricing
I don't see anything that needs to be improved in InAuth currently. My advice to others who may want to use this solution is for them to use it with a Samsung device. InAuth works fine. Its features are working. I'm giving InAuth a rating of eight out of ten.
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reviewer2561490 - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective fraud prevention but expensive
We are using SHIELD as the end user for our gaming platform to prevent fraud with our gamers Earlier, there were multiple instances of security issues, like fraud where users were playing with each other and using multiple accounts to redeem cashbacks. Fraud prevention has helped us reduce these…
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"InAuth is a stable and scalable solution that supports many devices and platforms such as Samsung, LG, etc. It also has very reasonable pricing."
"We find the device fingerprinting feature valuable."
 

Cons

"The initial setup for InAuth could be improved, as it's not straightforward. Weak connectivity issues and user-friendliness are also areas for improvement for this solution."
"It is a costly solution since they charge based on MAU."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for this solution is reasonable."
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SHIELD?
The solution is too expensive. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it nine or ten in terms of cost.
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What needs improvement with SHIELD?
It is a costly solution since they charge based on MAU. We want to optimize the cost for our platform, and the high cost is the only problem we have with SHIELD.
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What is your primary use case for SHIELD?
We are using SHIELD as the end user for our gaming platform to prevent fraud with our gamers.
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Overview

In this new world of digital transactions, an elegant customer experience and security are no longer mutually exclusive.

Businesses must adjust their digital strategies to incorporate real-time risk analysis and real-time decisions.

Security measures need to align to keep up with the faster, “always-on” world.

We ensure that you know and understand the trustworthiness of every device interacting within your digital channels – mobile app, mobile web, and desktop.

InAuth
SHIELD is a device-first, risk AI platform that helps digital businesses worldwide eliminate fake accounts and stop all fraudulent activity.

SHIELD identifies the root of fraud with the global standard for device identification (SHIELD Device ID) and actionable risk intelligence, empowering businesses to stay ahead of new and unknown fraud threats.

We are trusted by global unicorns like inDrive, Alibaba, Swiggy, Meesho, TrueMoney, and more. With offices in San Francisco, Miami, London, Berlin, Jakarta, Bengaluru, Beijing, and Singapore, we are rapidly achieving our mission - eliminating unfairness to enable trust for the world.

For more information, visit shield.com
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