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Head-to-head · Sanctions Screening Software

LSEG World-Check One vs AML Watcher

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score LSEG World-Check One #2 in Sanctions Screening Software 9.1/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit LSEG
AML Watcher #17 in Sanctions Screening Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AML Watcher

LSEG World-Check One leads on 0 checks, AML Watcher on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLSEG World-Check One · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly LSEG World-Check One

LSEG World-Check One scores higher on our rubric for sanctions screening software: 9.1 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #17.

On list management, AML Watcher gives you Custom where LSEG World-Check One offers Selectable.

LSEG World-Check One is the better fit for large regulated organizations. AML Watcher is the better fit for teams needing broad AML screening coverage.

  • LSEG World-Check One fits best

    Large regulated organizations

  • AML Watcher fits best

    Teams needing broad AML screening coverage

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Side by side

Feature LSEG World-Check One 9.1/10 Visit ↗ AML Watcher 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.4
Ranking #2 in Sanctions Screening Software #17 in Sanctions Screening Software
Best for Large regulated organizations Teams needing broad AML screening coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance GDPR GDPR, ISO 27001
Integrations 1 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LSEG World-Check One 5/5 · AML Watcher 5/5
PEP screening ✓ ✓
Ongoing monitoring ✓ ✓
Transaction screening ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Batch screening ✓ ✓
Specs
List management Selectable Custom
Our review
Pros
  • Combines sanctions, PEP, adverse-media and ongoing monitoring
  • Supports batch screening, case management and transaction screening
  • Offers REST/JSON API access, Salesforce integration and a seven-day trial
  • Combines sanctions, PEP, watchlist, and adverse media screening.
  • Supports ongoing monitoring, transaction rules, batch screening, and CSV uploads.
  • Offers REST API, webhooks, MCP Server, and on-premises deployment options.
Cons
  • Paid pricing is not displayed publicly
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 each allow access for up to 3 users
  • Usage-point allocation requires planning across screening and monitoring
  • No permanent free plan; the first five searches are a trial.
  • Basic is limited to one team member.
  • Enterprise features require the Enterprise tier and contact sales.
Our verdict

LSEG World-Check One is a sanctions and customer-risk screening platform for financial institutions, fintechs, corporate compliance teams and other regulated organisations. It covers sanctions and politically exposed person screening,…

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AML Watcher is a cloud-based AML compliance platform for fintechs, banks, crypto businesses, payments companies, and other regulated organizations. It combines sanctions, PEP, watchlist, adverse media, transaction, and payment screening…

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  1. LSEG World-Check OneSanctions Screening Software 9.17-day trial
  2. AML WatcherSanctions Screening Software 7.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LSEG World-Check One — where it wins

    • Combines sanctions, PEP, adverse-media and ongoing monitoring
    • Supports batch screening, case management and transaction screening
    • Offers REST/JSON API access, Salesforce integration and a seven-day trial

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing is not displayed publicly
    • Tier 1 and Tier 2 each allow access for up to 3 users
    • Usage-point allocation requires planning across screening and monitoring

  • AML Watcher — where it wins

    • Combines sanctions, PEP, watchlist, and adverse media screening.
    • Supports ongoing monitoring, transaction rules, batch screening, and CSV uploads.
    • Offers REST API, webhooks, MCP Server, and on-premises deployment options.

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the first five searches are a trial.
    • Basic is limited to one team member.
    • Enterprise features require the Enterprise tier and contact sales.
  • LSEG World-Check One9.1/10 · 7-day trial

    A broad screening and monitoring suite for regulated organizations with API and case workflows.

    Visit LSEGFull verdict →
  • AML Watcher7.4/10 · Paid

    Broad AML coverage across screening, monitoring, case management, and deployment options.

    Visit AML WatcherFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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