Free
For occasional manual checks
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Check an ID freePricing
Simple pricing for South African ID validation
Individual checks are free. Upgrade when you need automation, bulk validation or team access.
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API Starter
For integrating into your app. 1,000 production API validations/month
R99/month
or R999/year — save 16%
Start API StarterProfessional
For teams and bulk workflows
R299/month
or R2,990/year — save 17%
Start ProfessionalBusiness
10,000+ checks per month, unlimited team members, and mobile app access included.
From R1,299/month
Billed monthly or annually.
Compare plans
| Feature | Free | API Starter | Professional | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single web checks | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| API access | Development/test (free account) | 1,000 production calls/month | Single + bulk · Fair-use unlimited* | Single + bulk · High-volume fair use* |
| Bulk validation | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Android mobile app | 10-scan trial | 10-scan trial | 10-scan trial | Unlimited scans · Unlimited devices |
| Team members | — | 1 user | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Account required | No account for web checks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Subject to fair usage. See fair usage policy.
Pricing questions
- Can I use CheckID for free?
- Yes. Single checks through the web checker are free and don't require an account. A free account includes an API test key for development.
- When do I need the R99 API Starter plan?
- When you want your software to submit individual ID numbers to CheckID automatically rather than manually using the web checker.
- What's the difference between API Starter and Professional?
- API Starter includes 1,000 individual production API calls per month from one integration. Professional adds bulk validation, team access, and fair-use unlimited volume.
- Does CheckID charge per ID check?
- The API Starter plan includes 1,000 production API checks per month. Professional includes unlimited single and bulk API access, subject to the fair-usage policy.
- What happens if I exceed my API allowance?
- API Starter includes 1,000 production API checks per month. If you use them, further production checks wait until the monthly reset or you upgrade. Professional remains fair-use unlimited.
- Does CheckID verify against Home Affairs?
- No. CheckID performs structural validation; it does not verify identity against a government database.
- Can I cancel anytime?
- Yes. Paid plans are billed monthly or annually and you can cancel through your billing portal at any time. Single web checks remain free without a subscription.
Ready to automate ID validation?
API Starter — R99/month
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