Technology
Authentication Technology
Choose the right solution for your products and security requirements.
Comparison
Technology Overview
Quick comparison of our three authentication technologies.
Security Level
Clone Proof
App Required
Hardware Cost
Best For
Firmware
Yes
$0 (embedded)
Electronics
Feature
Security Level
Clone Proof
App Required
Hardware Cost
Best For
Bluetooth
Firmware
Yes
$0 (embedded)
Electronics
NFC
Hardware
Optional
$0.05-0.25/tag
Luxury, Pharma
QR Scarcth-Off
Single-Use
Yes
$0.02-0.08/seal
Beverages
QR Print Own
Single-Use
Yes
$0 (you print)
High Volume
NFC Authentication
EXCELLENT
Our most versatile solution, suitable for virtually any physical product. Consumers simply tap their smartphone on the product’s NFC tag to instantly verify authenticity.
Unique, unclonable chip IDs per tag
AES-128 encryption available (NTAG 424 DNA)
No app required for basic verification
Tamper-evident mounting options
Works with all NFC-enabled smartphones
Best for
Luxury goods, premium beverages, health products, apparel and accessories
Price Range
$0.15–$0.50 per unit
QR + Scratch-Off
HIGH
Budget-friendly option combining physical tamper-evidence with digital verification. A hidden QR code is revealed only when scratched, providing visual confirmation of first-time opening.
Physical tamper evidence—scratched seal visible
Single-use validation prevents reuse
Lowest per-unit cost of all technologies
Works with any smartphone camera
Print Your Own option available
Best for
Beverages, high-volume FMCG products, food & agriculture
Price Range
$0.06–$0.12 per unit
Bluetooth Authentication
MAXIMUM
For electronic devices with existing Bluetooth chips, this technology provides the highest possible security level. Authentication is embedded in the device’s firmware.
ECDH encryption (more advanced than AES-128)
Bi-directional authentication prevents attacks
Firmware-based—cannot be physically transferred
Updatable security via firmware updates
Session keys prevent replay attacks
Best for
Consumer electronics, smart home devices, IoT products, gaming accessories
Price Range
Embedded (no hardware cost)
