Idura
Pending verificationDanish eID authentication and e-signature platform (formerly Criipto) — integrates MitID, Norwegian and Swedish BankID and the Finnish Trust Network.
Overview
Idura is a Denmark-based European company building authentication and identity verification software. As an EU-headquartered provider, Idura likely operates under GDPR, though EU Alts has not yet independently verified its ownership and hosting facts, so its exposure to the US CLOUD Act isn't confirmed yet — see the Details section below for what's known so far.
Why European teams pick Idura
Teams in Europe consider Idura when they want a authentication provider that bills in EUR and keeps customer data under Denmark law. Its EU headquarters is a good sign compared with Auth0 and Okta, but EU Alts hasn't yet verified Idura's ownership and hosting facts — check back once verification is complete.
See more EU authentication tools or browse other startups from Denmark.
About
Idura ApS (CVR 35142207) in Copenhagen provides digital identity authentication and electronic signature services, integrating national European electronic identities including Danish MitID, Norwegian BankID, Swedish BankID and the Finnish Trust Network. The company rebranded from Criipto and has been owned since September 2024 by Stø (formerly BankID BankAxept) of Norway. Useful where Nordic eID login is required rather than generic social or password login.
Details
- Headquarters
- Denmark
Categories
Other EU startups like Idura
- Curity Sweden — Swedish identity and API access platform. OAuth and OpenID Connect infrastructure for organisations where security and control are non-negotiable.
- Hanko Germany — Open-source passkey and passwordless authentication from Kiel, Germany. Made and hosted in Europe, with self-hosting available.
- cidaas Germany — German cloud identity and access management (CIAM) platform — made and hosted in Germany, with dedicated German server locations for regulated sectors.
- FjordID Norway — Managed OIDC/OAuth2 identity platform hosted on Hetzner in Germany. Drop-in Auth0 replacement with EU data residency and zero US subprocessors.
Frequently asked questions
What is Idura?
Idura ApS (CVR 35142207) in Copenhagen provides digital identity authentication and electronic signature services, integrating national European electronic identities including Danish MitID, Norwegian BankID, Swedish BankID and the Finnish Trust Network. The company rebranded from Criipto and has been owned since September 2024 by Stø (formerly BankID BankAxept) of Norway. Useful where Nordic eID login is required rather than generic social or password login.
What does Idura do?
Idura is danish eid authentication and e-signature platform (formerly criipto) — integrates mitid, norwegian and swedish bankid and the finnish trust network. It is listed under authentication and identity verification on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European authentication tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from Auth0 and Okta.
Is Idura a good European authentication alternative?
Idura is a fit for European businesses evaluating authentication options where data residency and GDPR alignment matter — typical buyers include EU-based SaaS teams, public-sector projects, regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal), and any organisation that needs to demonstrate that customer data does not leave the EU. It also overlaps with identity verification use cases.
Is Idura GDPR compliant?
Idura is headquartered in Denmark and falls under EU jurisdiction, so it likely processes user data under the GDPR by default. Customer data processing is supervised by Denmark's data protection authority, the Datatilsynet (Danish DPA). EU Alts has not yet independently verified Idura's ownership structure or hosting location, so we can't yet confirm its exposure to the US CLOUD Act the way we can for verified entries.
How do teams switch from Auth0 to Idura?
Most teams considering a move from Auth0 and Okta to Idura are drawn to its EU headquarters and authentication workflow fit. EU Alts hasn't yet verified Idura's ownership and hosting facts, so treat any CLOUD Act or Schrems II conclusions as provisional until verification is complete. Plan a migration in stages regardless: export your data from the US incumbent, pilot Idura with a small team, then move the rest once integration coverage is confirmed.
Where is Idura based?
Idura is headquartered in Denmark. Its main website is https://idura.eu.