For developers, the (available after registration) is a mixed bag:
The SDK license prohibits commercial use without a per-device royalty fee. For hobbyists, fine; for startups, read the fine print.
| Model | Price (approx) | Resolution | Anti-spoof | OS support | SDK royalty | |-------|---------------|------------|------------|------------|--------------| | | $89 | 500 dpi | Basic | Win/Linux/Android | Yes (per device) | | DigitalPersona U.are.U 5160 | $120 | 512 dpi | Enhanced (optical) | Win/macOS | No | | Futronic FS80H | $150 | 500 dpi | Multispectral | Win/Linux/Android | No | | Suprema BioMini Plus | $180 | 500 dpi | Live finger detection | Full cross-platform | No |
For developers, the (available after registration) is a mixed bag:
The SDK license prohibits commercial use without a per-device royalty fee. For hobbyists, fine; for startups, read the fine print.
| Model | Price (approx) | Resolution | Anti-spoof | OS support | SDK royalty | |-------|---------------|------------|------------|------------|--------------| | | $89 | 500 dpi | Basic | Win/Linux/Android | Yes (per device) | | DigitalPersona U.are.U 5160 | $120 | 512 dpi | Enhanced (optical) | Win/macOS | No | | Futronic FS80H | $150 | 500 dpi | Multispectral | Win/Linux/Android | No | | Suprema BioMini Plus | $180 | 500 dpi | Live finger detection | Full cross-platform | No |
