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Head-to-head · Sanctions Screening Software

Napier Continuum vs OpenSanctions

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Napier Continuum #4 in Sanctions Screening Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Napier
OpenSanctions #12 in Sanctions Screening Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenSanctions

Napier Continuum leads on 0 checks, OpenSanctions 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 scoreNapier Continuum · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly OpenSanctions
  • Free trialonly OpenSanctions

Napier Continuum scores higher on our rubric for sanctions screening software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #12.

On list management, Napier Continuum gives you Custom where OpenSanctions offers Selectable.

Napier Continuum is the better fit for complex configurable screening deployments. OpenSanctions is the better fit for cost-conscious developers and data teams.

  • Napier Continuum fits best

    Complex configurable screening deployments

  • OpenSanctions fits best

    Cost-conscious developers and data teams

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Side by side

Feature Napier Continuum 8.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenSanctions 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Sanctions Screening Software #12 in Sanctions Screening Software
Best for Complex configurable screening deployments Cost-conscious developers and data teams
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request €0.10/unit usage-based
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Email · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Napier Continuum 5/5 · OpenSanctions 5/5
PEP screening ✓ ✓
Ongoing monitoring ✓ ✓
Transaction screening ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Batch screening ✓ ✓
Specs
List management Custom Selectable
Our review
Pros
  • Screens clients and transactions in real time, with batch processing
  • Supports configurable rules, private lists, workflows and audit trails
  • Adds explainable AI analysis, sandbox testing and API integration
  • Free non-commercial access and €0.10-per-query API pricing
  • Batch matching, selectable datasets, and continuous monitoring support
  • Bulk downloads and self-hosted matching API deployment
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Its broad compliance scope may exceed basic screening needs
  • Configuring multiple rules and lists may require implementation effort
  • Workflow features are less extensive than the core data and API tools
  • In-house screening and redistribution licenses require a quote
  • Commercial API costs increase with query volume
Our verdict

Napier Continuum is an AI-enhanced financial crime compliance platform for financial institutions and other regulated organisations. It combines real-time client screening across sanctions, PEPs and adverse media with batch screening of…

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OpenSanctions provides structured data for sanctions, politically exposed persons, enforcement watchlists, and related risks. It is designed for developers, data teams, compliance workflows, investigative products, and research use cases…

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  1. Napier ContinuumSanctions Screening Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. OpenSanctionsSanctions Screening Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Napier Continuum — where it wins

    • Screens clients and transactions in real time, with batch processing
    • Supports configurable rules, private lists, workflows and audit trails
    • Adds explainable AI analysis, sandbox testing and API integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Its broad compliance scope may exceed basic screening needs
    • Configuring multiple rules and lists may require implementation effort

  • OpenSanctions — where it wins

    • Free non-commercial access and €0.10-per-query API pricing
    • Batch matching, selectable datasets, and continuous monitoring support
    • Bulk downloads and self-hosted matching API deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Workflow features are less extensive than the core data and API tools
    • In-house screening and redistribution licenses require a quote
    • Commercial API costs increase with query volume
  • Napier Continuum8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable screening platform for complex financial crime compliance deployments.

    Visit NapierFull verdict →
  • OpenSanctions7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible, developer-focused screening data platform with usage-based commercial API pricing.

    Visit OpenSanctionsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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