Descope provides a no-code Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform that utilizes visual workflows, SDKs, and APIs to streamline user authentication and identity management. The platform reduces user friction and prevents account takeover attacks by enabling developers to customize the entire user journey without extensive code changes.
Funding
$53M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Modern applications require robust Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions, but traditional methods often involve complex coding, leading to slow implementation, increased development costs, and friction in the user experience. Existing solutions may also lack the flexibility to adapt to evolving security threats and changing business requirements without significant code modifications.
Solution
Descope provides a no-code CIAM platform that enables developers to visually design and deploy customized user authentication and identity management workflows. The platform offers a drag-and-drop interface, pre-built components, and SDKs/APIs to streamline the creation of signup, login, MFA, SSO, and other user journey flows. By abstracting away the complexities of coding, Descope allows organizations to rapidly implement and modify authentication processes, reduce user friction, and enhance security without extensive code changes or redeployments. The platform supports various authentication methods, including passwordless options like magic links, passkeys, and social logins, as well as traditional passwords with enhanced security features.
Target Audience
Descope targets developers, product managers, and security professionals building B2C, B2B, and enterprise applications who need a flexible, secure, and easy-to-implement CIAM solution.
Features
- Visual workflow builder for designing and customizing user authentication journeys
- Support for passwordless authentication methods, including magic links, passkeys, and one-tap login
- Pre-built integrations with third-party services for identity verification, risk analysis, and fraud prevention
- Granular access control capabilities (RBAC, ReBAC, ABAC) for fine-grained authorization
- SDKs and APIs for integrating Descope into existing applications and systems
- Self-service portals that empower end-users to manage profiles, roles, access keys, and SSO configurations
- Adaptive MFA that enforces multi-factor authentication based on risk signals
- Support for various frontend and backend frameworks, including React, Next.js, Python, and Node.js