2 Comparison with other solutions

Henrik Lepson edited this page 2021-12-06 22:16:09 +02:00

Comparison of our app with competing authentication and signing solutions:

	Our app	Mobile-ID	Smart-ID	AusweisApp2
Identity confirmation method	The app reads the ID-card using NFC technology	User needs to confirm a code sent via a mobile text message	A confirmation code needs to be confirmed in the app	The app reads the ID-card using NFC technology
Technical requirements	Our mobile authentication app, NFC enabled Android device	Mobile device, special SIM-card	Mobile device with the Smart-ID app and account, web connection	NFC-enabled mobile device with the AusweisApp2 app
ID-card requirements	Estonian ID-card with an NFC chip	Estonian ID-card with special contracts signed with the PPA and phone service provider	Estonian, Latvian or Lithuanian ID-card	An eID-card or e-residence permit with the online ID function enabled
Other limitations	Currently Android-specific	Minimum user age is 15, mobile-ID certificates last for 5 years, small monthly fee	Each device needs a separate account, which lasts for 3 years	None
Extras	Biometric authentication support (not as of yet)	Allows the mobile device to be used to authenticate or sign documents on a PC	Biometric authentication support	App allows the mobile device to be used as a card reader for another device