ImgAuth
AI-powered image authentication platform for detecting document tampering and AI-generated faces.
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ImgAuth is the clearest option for small compliance teams or freelance fraud reviewers who need a self-serve tool to flag tampered IDs, invoices, and AI-generated portraits without building their own pipeline. Its credit-based model is affordable at low volumes, but the per-check cost climbs fast for anyone running batch workflows, where the API tiers make more sense. Teams needing deep KYC integrations or enterprise-grade audit trails should look at dedicated identity verification platforms instead.
What is ImgAuth?
ImgAuth is an AI-powered image authentication platform. Check documents for visual tampering and images for AI-generation signals, with confidence scores and heatmap evidence. Workflows: document fraud detection, general AI image detection, portrait-focused review. API available.
How we scored ImgAuth
Capability scores 17 because the two core workflows (document tampering and AI face detection with heatmap output) are genuinely useful and differentiated, but the platform lacks team management, audit logging, and integrations that direct competitors in the broader identity verification market offer as standard. Ease of use scores 19 because the self-serve web interface, no-credit-card free trial, and clear credit model lower onboarding friction considerably. Value scores 16 because the Basic Monthly plan at $9.90 for only 50 credits means a team running even modest daily checks will exhaust credits quickly and face meaningful per-check costs; the one-time packs with lifetime validity partially offset this for light users, but the overall credit economy is tight relative to what dedicated API-first forgery tools charge. Delivery scores 14 because no independent user reviews, benchmarks, or third-party validations were found; the platform's claims about detection accuracy are entirely self-reported, and the 3-credit free trial is too small to independently verify output quality before purchasing.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Heatmap evidence output shows exactly which image regions triggered a forgery flag, giving reviewers a concrete basis for escalation rather than an opaque score.
- One-time credit packs with lifetime validity (Starter at $9.99 for 50 credits, Bulk at $34.99 for 175 credits) let occasional users pay once and never worry about monthly billing.
- Covers both document tampering detection and AI-generated face analysis in a single platform, avoiding the need to stitch together two separate tools for mixed document and portrait review queues.
Where it falls short
- No documented team management, role-based access, or audit logging features, which rules ImgAuth out for any compliance environment where reviewers need separate accounts and a traceable decision record.
- Priority processing is locked to Pro plans only; Basic subscribers share processing queues with no stated turnaround guarantee, which is a real problem if document review is time-sensitive.
- The free trial is only 3 credits, which is barely enough to test one document type before being asked to pay, making meaningful pre-purchase evaluation difficult for teams with varied document workflows.
Key features
ImgAuth pricing
Free trial gives 3 credits with no credit card required. Subscriptions start at $9.90/month for 50 credits (Basic Monthly) up to $219.99/year for 1,100 credits (Pro Yearly). One-time credit packs range from $9.99 for 50 credits to $34.99 for 175 credits with lifetime validity. API plans run from $99 for 500 credits to $2,499 for 15,000 credits, each with 12-month validity.
| Plan | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free | 3 credits, no credit card required. Covers all detection types to allow basic evaluation. |
| Basic Monthly | $9.90 | 50 credits per month. Unused credits carry to the next period. Includes document tampering detection and AI image detector. No priority processing. |
| Basic Quarterly | $24.99 | 125 credits per quarter. Unused credits carry forward. Saves approximately 16% versus monthly billing. |
| Basic Yearly | $89.99 | 450 credits per year. Unused credits carry forward. Saves approximately 24% versus monthly billing. |
| Pro Monthly | $24.90 | 125 credits per month. Unused credits carry forward. Adds priority processing over Basic. |
| Pro Quarterly | $62.99 | 315 credits per quarter. Unused credits carry forward. Priority processing. Saves approximately 16% versus Pro Monthly. |
| Pro Yearly | $219.99 | 1,100 credits per year. Unused credits carry forward. Priority processing. Lowest price per credit across all subscription plans. |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | 50 credits, lifetime validity, no subscription required. All detection types included. |
| Popular Pack | $18.99 | 95 credits, lifetime validity. Saves 7% versus the Starter Pack rate. |
| Bulk Pack | $34.99 | 175 credits, lifetime validity. Saves 20% versus the Starter Pack rate. |
| API Developer | $99 | 500 API credits, 12-month validity. Covers ID, card, certificate, and invoice tampering detection via REST API. |
| API Growth | $359 | 2,000 API credits, 12-month validity. Suited for production pilots and steady API usage. |
| API Scale | $899 | 5,000 API credits, 12-month validity. Designed for batch workflows and multi-project teams. |
| API Business | $2,499 | 15,000 API credits, 12-month validity. For long-term production workloads. |
Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-10). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.
Who should use ImgAuth?
Fraud analysts at insurance companies, lending platforms, or gig-economy marketplaces who manually review submitted documents will get the most from ImgAuth. The heatmap output gives a reviewer something concrete to point to when escalating a suspicious claim, rather than just a score to argue about. Freelance KYC consultants or small compliance teams that process dozens of documents per week, not thousands, fit the credit model well.
Anyone running high-volume automated document verification at scale should look elsewhere. The per-credit cost structure and the absence of documented SLAs, team roles, or audit trail features make ImgAuth a poor fit for regulated financial institutions with formal compliance requirements. A dedicated identity verification platform with native KYC workflows and compliance certifications would serve that buyer better than ImgAuth's current offering.
Skip it if: High-volume KYC pipelines or teams needing enterprise audit trails and SLA guarantees
Frequently asked questions
How many free checks do I get before paying?+
ImgAuth gives 3 free credits with no credit card required. Each credit covers one image check, so you can test one or two documents before committing to a plan.
Do unused credits expire?+
On subscription plans, unused credits carry over to the next billing period. One-time credit packs (Starter, Popular, Bulk) have lifetime validity and never expire. API credits have 12-month validity.
What types of documents can ImgAuth check?+
The platform covers ID and card tampering, certificate tampering, invoice tampering, and general document tampering. It also includes an AI image detector for portraits and avatars.
Is there an API for integrating checks into my own system?+
Yes. ImgAuth offers a REST API with four credit tiers: $99 for 500 credits, $359 for 2,000 credits, $899 for 5,000 credits, and $2,499 for 15,000 credits, all with 12-month validity.
What is the difference between Basic and Pro plans?+
Both tiers include the same detection types. Pro adds priority processing, which moves your checks ahead in the queue. Pro Monthly costs $24.90 for 125 credits versus Basic Monthly at $9.90 for 50 credits.
Can I get a refund if the tool does not work for my use case?+
The pricing page states a 3-day satisfaction guarantee on subscription plans. The policy details beyond that window are not publicly documented.
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