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SubjectTwo records, worked side by side
Records checked to8 October 2026

AML Guard vs FreeAML

There is no universal winner. The question is which kinds of buyer should prefer which. These pages are built from the same source-checked data as every other page on AML Finder.

AML Guard

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price
$75.00/mo
Evidence
71%
Marketed to
Real estate, Conveyancing, Legal, Accounting
Data residency
australia

FreeAML

Verification layer

Entry price
$20.00/check
Evidence
55%
Marketed to
Accounting, Real estate, Conveyancing, Legal
Data residency
Not established

Choose AML Guard when...

  • Suspicious matter report workflow is verified — FreeAML has not established it.
  • Tipping-off controls (s123) is verified — FreeAML has not established it.
  • Immutable audit log is verified — FreeAML has not established it.
  • Versioned AML program and CDD records is verified — FreeAML has not established it.
  • Reliance CDD requests sent and received is verified — FreeAML has not established it.

Choose FreeAML when...

  • Biometric liveness and face match is verified — AML Guard has not established it.
  • Document Verification Service (DVS) access is verified — AML Guard has not established it.
  • AUSTRAC SMR XML export is verified — AML Guard has not established it.
  • Evidence pack export is verified — AML Guard has not established it.

Where both fit

AML/CTF program creationRisk assessmentStaff trainingCustomer due diligenceKnow-your-business (entity checks)Beneficial ownership and controlElectronic identity verificationPEP and sanctions screeningAdverse media screeningOngoing customer monitoring

Biggest differences

FieldAML GuardFreeAML
Independent evaluation support (s84)NoNot established
Biometric liveness and face matchNot establishedVerified
Document Verification Service (DVS) accessNot establishedVerified
Suspicious matter report workflowVerifiedNot established
AUSTRAC SMR XML exportNoVerified
Tipping-off controls (s123)VerifiedNot established
Threshold transaction reportingPartialNot established
Evidence pack exportNot establishedVerified
Immutable audit logVerifiedNot established
Program obligations calendarPartialNot established
Versioned AML program and CDD recordsVerifiedPartial
Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recordedPartialNot established
Reliance CDD requests sent and receivedVerifiedNot established
Product typePlatformVerification

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

AML GuardFreeAML
  • AML/CTF program creation Agreed Agreed
  • Program maintenance and review Not obtained Not obtained
  • Risk assessment Agreed Agreed
  • Independent evaluation support (s84) Not agreed Not obtained
  • Staff training Agreed Agreed

CDD & entity work

AML GuardFreeAML
  • Customer due diligence Agreed Agreed
  • Know-your-business (entity checks) Agreed Agreed
  • Beneficial ownership and control Agreed Agreed
  • Enhanced due diligence Not obtained Not obtained
  • Reliance arrangements Not obtained Not obtained

Identity verification

AML GuardFreeAML
  • Electronic identity verification Agreed Agreed
  • Biometric liveness and face match Not obtained Agreed
  • Document Verification Service (DVS) access Not obtained Agreed

Screening & monitoring

AML GuardFreeAML
  • PEP and sanctions screening Agreed Agreed
  • Adverse media screening Agreed Agreed
  • Ongoing customer monitoring Agreed Agreed
  • Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) Not obtained Not obtained

Reporting & control

AML GuardFreeAML
  • Suspicious matter report workflow Agreed Not obtained
  • AUSTRAC SMR XML export Not agreed Agreed
  • Tipping-off controls (s123) Agreed Not obtained
  • Threshold transaction reporting Queried Not obtained

Evidence & extensibility

AML GuardFreeAML
  • Evidence pack export Not obtained Agreed
  • Immutable audit log Agreed Not obtained
  • API access Not obtained Not obtained

Tranche 2 operations

AML GuardFreeAML
  • Risk assessed per designated service Queried Queried
  • Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk Queried Queried
  • Program obligations calendar Queried Not obtained
  • Versioned AML program and CDD records Agreed Queried
  • Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded Queried Not obtained
  • Expired document alerts Not obtained Not obtained
  • Reliance CDD requests sent and received Agreed Not obtained

Unknowns to confirm

Not established for at least one of these two — ask before relying on it.

Program maintenance and reviewEnhanced due diligenceReliance arrangementsBiometric liveness and face matchDocument Verification Service (DVS) accessAutomated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)Evidence pack exportAPI access

Which one fits your requirements?

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Provider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: AML Guard on AML Directory · FreeAML on AML Directory