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

AML SoftServe 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.

AML SoftServe

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price
$96.00/mo
Evidence
42%
Marketed to
Not established
Data residency
mixed

NameScan

Verification layer

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

Choose AML SoftServe when...

  • AML/CTF program creation is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Risk assessment 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 AML SoftServe too.

Biggest differences

FieldAML SoftServeNameScan
AML/CTF program creationVerifiedNot established
Risk assessmentVerifiedNot established
Staff trainingVerifiedNot established
Customer due diligenceVerifiedNot established
Know-your-business (entity checks)VerifiedNot established
Enhanced due diligenceVerifiedNot established
Electronic identity verificationVerifiedNot established
Biometric liveness and face matchVerifiedNot established
PEP and sanctions screeningVerifiedNot established
Adverse media screeningVerifiedNot established
Ongoing customer monitoringVerifiedNo
Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)Not establishedPartial
Risk assessed per designated serviceVerifiedNot established
Versioned AML program and CDD recordsPartialNot established

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

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

CDD & entity work

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

Identity verification

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

Screening & monitoring

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

Reporting & control

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

Evidence & extensibility

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

Tranche 2 operations

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

Unknowns to confirm

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

Program maintenance and reviewIndependent evaluation support (s84)Beneficial ownership and controlReliance arrangementsDocument Verification Service (DVS) accessAutomated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)Suspicious matter report workflowAUSTRAC SMR XML export

Which one fits your requirements?

These two are compared on every field we track. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll recalculate this comparison against your own requirements.

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