How does H33 stack up against the competition? We ran comprehensive benchmarks comparing H33 to leading providers in FHE, zero-knowledge proofs, biometrics, and authentication. The results speak for themselves: H33 is faster, cheaper, and offers capabilities no one else provides.
Key Takeaways
Pricing Comparison
H33 offers significant cost savings across all categories:
| Category | Competitor | Their Price | H33 Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHE Operations | Zama | $0.10+/op | $0.036/op | 64% |
| ZK Proofs | RISC Zero | $15-30/proof | $0.18-0.30 | 99% |
| ZK Proofs | Succinct SP1 | $0.50-1.00 | $0.18-0.30 | 64% |
| Biometrics | Onfido | $2-5/verify | $0.05-0.11 | 97% |
| Auth (MAU) | Auth0/Okta | $0.05-0.15 | $0.001-0.01 | 90%+ |
Performance Comparison
Speed matters. H33 is consistently faster:
| Operation | Competitors | H33 | H33 Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHE (NTT 16K) | ~15ms (Zama) | 1.85ms | 8x faster |
| ZK Proof Verify | 100-500ms | 8.2ms (STARK) | 12-60x faster |
| Biometric Match | 2-5 seconds | ~260µs | 7,700x faster |
| Post-Quantum Sign | Not offered | 45µs | Exclusive |
| Post-Quantum KEM | Not offered | 33.3µs keygen | Exclusive |
| Key Pool Speedup | No pooling | 104x | Exclusive |
Head-to-Head Comparisons
H33 vs Zama (FHE) 8x Faster
Zama's Concrete library is the leading open-source FHE implementation. H33's Rust-based implementation with AVX-512 optimization delivers 8x faster NTT transforms at 64% lower cost. Plus, H33 includes FHE as part of a complete platform—Zama is FHE-only.
- Zama: ~15ms per NTT, $0.10+/op, FHE only
- H33: 1.85ms per NTT, $0.036/op, full auth platform
H33 vs RISC Zero (ZK) 99% Cheaper
RISC Zero offers general-purpose zkVM for arbitrary computation. H33's optimized circuits for identity and biometrics deliver proof generation and verification at a fraction of the cost. Our STARK proofs are also quantum-resistant—RISC Zero's STARK is not post-quantum secure.
- RISC Zero: $15-30/proof, general purpose
- H33: $0.18-0.30/proof, optimized for auth, quantum-resistant
H33 vs Onfido (Biometrics) 97% Cheaper
Onfido provides biometric verification for KYC. H33 matches on encrypted biometrics—your face data never leaves your device unencrypted. And we do it 7,700x faster at 97% lower cost.
- Onfido: $2-5/verify, 2-5 seconds, data exposed during matching
- H33: $0.05-0.11/verify, ~260µs, fully encrypted matching
H33 vs Auth0/Okta (Auth) 90%+ Cheaper
Traditional auth providers charge per monthly active user. H33's per-auth pricing means you only pay for what you use—and you get post-quantum security, FHE biometrics, and ZK proofs included.
- Auth0: $0.05-0.15/MAU, classical crypto only
- H33: $0.001-0.01/MAU equivalent, full cryptographic stack
Exclusive H33 Capabilities
Some things only H33 offers:
| Capability | Zama | RISC Zero | Onfido | H33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHE | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| ZK Proofs | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Biometrics | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-Quantum (FIPS 203/204) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Only H33 |
| STARK Proofs | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Only H33 |
| Key Pools (104x speedup) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Only H33 |
| Trust Score Engine | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Only H33 |
| Single API (all features) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Only H33 |
The Bottom Line
If you need just one thing—FHE, ZK, or biometrics—you might consider a point solution. But if you want the complete post-quantum security stack in a single API, with better performance and lower costs, H33 is the only choice.
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