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

ClearAML vs easyAML

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

easyAML

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price
$179.00/mo
Evidence
74%
Marketed to
Accounting, Real estate, Legal
Data residency
australia

Choose ClearAML when...

  • Independent evaluation support (s84) is verified — easyAML has not established it.
  • AUSTRAC SMR XML export is verified — easyAML has not established it.
  • Threshold transaction reporting is verified — easyAML has not established it.

Choose easyAML when...

  • AML/CTF program creation is verified — ClearAML has not established it.
  • Program maintenance and review is verified — ClearAML has not established it.
  • Adverse media screening is verified — ClearAML has not established it.
  • Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) is verified — ClearAML has not established it.
  • Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded is verified — ClearAML has not established it.

Where both fit

Risk assessmentStaff trainingCustomer due diligenceKnow-your-business (entity checks)Beneficial ownership and controlElectronic identity verificationBiometric liveness and face matchDocument Verification Service (DVS) accessPEP and sanctions screeningOngoing customer monitoringSuspicious matter report workflowEvidence pack exportVersioned AML program and CDD records

Biggest differences

FieldClearAMLeasyAML
AML/CTF program creationNot establishedVerified
Program maintenance and reviewNot establishedVerified
Independent evaluation support (s84)VerifiedNot established
Adverse media screeningNot establishedVerified
Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)PartialVerified
AUSTRAC SMR XML exportVerifiedNot established
Threshold transaction reportingVerifiedNot established
Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recordedPartialVerified
Expired document alertsPartialVerified
Reliance CDD requests sent and receivedPartialNo

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

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

CDD & entity work

ClearAMLeasyAML
  • 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

ClearAMLeasyAML
  • Electronic identity verification Agreed Agreed
  • Biometric liveness and face match Agreed Agreed
  • Document Verification Service (DVS) access Agreed Agreed

Screening & monitoring

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

Reporting & control

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

Evidence & extensibility

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

Tranche 2 operations

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

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

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