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

ClearAML vs NameScan

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.

ClearAML

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price
$49.00/mo
Evidence
74%
Marketed to
Accounting, Real estate, Legal, Conveyancing
Data residency
australia

NameScan

Verification layer

Entry price
On application
Evidence
6%
Marketed to
Not established
Data residency
Not established

Choose ClearAML when...

  • Risk assessment is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Independent evaluation support (s84) is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Staff training is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Customer due diligence is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Know-your-business (entity checks) is verified — NameScan has not established it.

Choose NameScan when...

Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for NameScan is at least established for ClearAML too.

Biggest differences

FieldClearAMLNameScan
Risk assessmentVerifiedNot established
Independent evaluation support (s84)VerifiedNot established
Staff trainingVerifiedNot established
Customer due diligenceVerifiedNot established
Know-your-business (entity checks)VerifiedNot established
Beneficial ownership and controlVerifiedNot established
Electronic identity verificationVerifiedNot established
Biometric liveness and face matchVerifiedNot established
Document Verification Service (DVS) accessVerifiedNot established
PEP and sanctions screeningVerifiedNot established
Ongoing customer monitoringVerifiedNo
Suspicious matter report workflowVerifiedNot established
AUSTRAC SMR XML exportVerifiedNot established
Threshold transaction reportingVerifiedNot established

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

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

CDD & entity work

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

Identity verification

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

Screening & monitoring

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

Reporting & control

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

Evidence & extensibility

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

Tranche 2 operations

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

Unknowns to confirm

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

AML/CTF program creationProgram maintenance and reviewEnhanced due diligenceReliance arrangementsAdverse media screeningTipping-off controls (s123)Immutable audit logAPI access

Which one fits your requirements?

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Provider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: ClearAML on AML Directory · NameScan on AML Directory