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Veriam vs. FastSpring

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FastSpring is a comprehensive subscription and payment platform specializing in global e-commerce for software and digital products. It offers businesses the ability to manage recurring billing, localized payments, and tax compliance across different regions.

While FastSpring is a robust solution for payment processing and subscription billing, it does not provide identity and access management (IAM) capabilities. This means businesses using FastSpring often require a separate IAM system to manage user authentication and access control.

Veriam, in contrast, combines IAM and subscription management into a single integrated platform, allowing businesses to control access and manage subscriptions simultaneously. This unified approach reduces complexity and enhances operational efficiency—especially for business-to-business (B2B) organizations.

Feature Veriam FastSpring
Integrated IAM & Subscription Management ✅ The only solution that natively integrates access & subscription management ❌ Requires external IAM integration
Single Sign-On (SSO) ✅ Enables seamless access to multiple applications with a single identity ❌ No native SSO functionality
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) ✅ Supports OTP and biometric-based authentication ❌ No built-in MFA; requires third-party tools
User Lifecycle Management ✅ Optimized for onboarding external B2B users ✅ Handles customer billing lifecycle, but not identity
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Authentication ❌ Not supported; tailored for B2B & supply chain integration ✅ Designed for B2C digital product subscriptions
Policy-Based Authorization ✅ Combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based policies ❌ No native access control policies
Integration Ecosystem ✅ Built to integrate with payment and IAM systems     ✅ Supports payment gateways and tax compliance tools
Scalability ✅ Architected for linear global scalability, handling millions of users ✅ Handles global payments and large user bases
Self-Hosting ❌ Not supported; fully cloud-based ❌ Cloud-based only
Developer-Friendliness ✅ Simple API integration for IAM, subscription management, invoicing, and payments ✅ APIs for payment and billing automation
Compliance & Security ✅ EU-based, adheres to GDPR, pursuing ISO 27001 certification ✅ GDPR, PCI-DSS, and regional tax compliance
Pricing ✅ IAM is free; charges only for subscription management ❌ Charges for all subscription management features
Ease of Use & Maintenance ✅ Designed for easy integration and minimal maintenance ✅ Intuitive for billing, but requires external IAM
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How Veriam simplifies Subscription Management

Veriam offers a holistic approach by combining identity management and subscription management in one integrated platform, streamlining business operations and reducing complexity. With Veriam, you can:

  • Unify Identity and Subscription Management: Manage both user authentication and subscription lifecycles from one centralized system, removing the need for separate IAM and billing solutions.

  • Automate Access Control: Ensure that subscription tiers directly control user access—offering a seamless experience for managing premium services.

  • Reduce Complexity: Simplify your tech stack by combining IAM and billing under one platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple systems.

  • Cost Efficiency: Veriam’s IAM is free, with clear pricing for subscription management—offering better value compared to FastSpring’s tiered pricing model.

  • Tailored for B2B: While FastSpring is designed for B2C digital product subscriptions, Veriam focuses on business-to-business (B2B) authentication, external partner access, and advanced policy-based authorization.

By adopting Veriam, businesses can streamline their operations, enhance user management, and simplify subscription-based access while maintaining robust identity and security standards.

Final thoughts

For organizations seeking both identity and subscription management in a unified and scalable platform, Veriam provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution. It eliminates the need for separate platforms like FastSpring by combining access control and subscription management into a single, easy-to-use system.

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