SubjectTwo records, worked side by side
Records checked to8 October 2026
NameScan vs StackGo IdentityCheck
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.
NameScan
Verification layer
- Entry price
- On application
- Evidence
- 6%
- Marketed to
- Not established
- Data residency
- Not established
StackGo IdentityCheck
Verification layer
- Entry price
- On application
- Evidence
- 58%
- Marketed to
- Not established
- Data residency
- mixed
Choose NameScan when...
Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for NameScan is at least established for StackGo IdentityCheck too.
Choose StackGo IdentityCheck when...
- Electronic identity verification is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- Biometric liveness and face match is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- PEP and sanctions screening is verified — NameScan has not established it.
Biggest differences
| Field | NameScan | StackGo IdentityCheck |
|---|---|---|
| AML/CTF program creation | Not established | No |
| Risk assessment | Not established | No |
| Staff training | Not established | No |
| Customer due diligence | Not established | No |
| Enhanced due diligence | Not established | No |
| Electronic identity verification | Not established | Verified |
| Biometric liveness and face match | Not established | Verified |
| Document Verification Service (DVS) access | Not established | No |
| PEP and sanctions screening | Not established | Verified |
| Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) | Partial | Not established |
| Suspicious matter report workflow | Not established | No |
| AUSTRAC SMR XML export | Not established | No |
| Tipping-off controls (s123) | Not established | No |
| Threshold transaction reporting | Not established | No |
Capabilities, section by section
Program & governance
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- AML/CTF program creation Not obtained Not agreed
- Program maintenance and review Not obtained Not obtained
- Risk assessment Not obtained Not agreed
- Independent evaluation support (s84) Not obtained Not obtained
- Staff training Not obtained Not agreed
CDD & entity work
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- Customer due diligence Not obtained Not agreed
- Know-your-business (entity checks) Not obtained Not obtained
- Beneficial ownership and control Not obtained Not obtained
- Enhanced due diligence Not obtained Not agreed
- Reliance arrangements Not obtained Not obtained
Identity verification
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- Electronic identity verification Not obtained Agreed
- Biometric liveness and face match Not obtained Agreed
- Document Verification Service (DVS) access Not obtained Not agreed
Screening & monitoring
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- PEP and sanctions screening Not obtained Agreed
- Adverse media screening Not obtained Not obtained
- Ongoing customer monitoring Not agreed Not agreed
- Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) Queried Not obtained
Reporting & control
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- Suspicious matter report workflow Not obtained Not agreed
- AUSTRAC SMR XML export Not obtained Not agreed
- Tipping-off controls (s123) Not obtained Not agreed
- Threshold transaction reporting Not obtained Not agreed
Evidence & extensibility
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- Evidence pack export Not obtained Not agreed
- Immutable audit log Not obtained Not agreed
- API access Not obtained Not obtained
Tranche 2 operations
NameScanStackGo IdentityCheck
- Risk assessed per designated service Not obtained Queried
- Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk Not obtained Queried
- Program obligations calendar Not obtained Not obtained
- Versioned AML program and CDD records Not obtained 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.
AML/CTF program creationProgram maintenance and reviewRisk assessmentIndependent evaluation support (s84)Staff trainingCustomer due diligenceKnow-your-business (entity checks)Beneficial ownership and control
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.
Tell us what matters to youProvider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: NameScan on AML Directory · StackGo IdentityCheck on AML Directory