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Head-to-head · Anti-Money Laundering Software

NICE Actimize vs Nasdaq Verafin

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score NICE Actimize #5 in Anti-Money Laundering Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NICE Actimize
Nasdaq Verafin #6 in Anti-Money Laundering Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Nasdaq Verafin

NICE Actimize leads on 0 checks, Nasdaq Verafin on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNICE Actimize · 8.9/10

NICE Actimize scores higher on our rubric for anti-money laundering software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

NICE Actimize is the better fit for large teams needing mature AML and filing workflows. Nasdaq Verafin is the better fit for financial institutions needing integrated investigations.

  • NICE Actimize fits best

    Large teams needing mature AML and filing workflows

  • Nasdaq Verafin fits best

    Financial institutions needing integrated investigations

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Side by side

Feature NICE Actimize 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Nasdaq Verafin 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Anti-Money Laundering Software #6 in Anti-Money Laundering Software
Best for Large teams needing mature AML and filing workflows Financial institutions needing integrated investigations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NICE Actimize 3/3 · Nasdaq Verafin 3/3
Transaction monitoring ✓ ✓
Case management ✓ ✓
Regulatory reporting ✓ ✓
Specs
Screening coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers customer risk, monitoring, screening, investigations and SAR filing
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment support different IT strategies
  • Auditable records, analytics and regulatory reporting support oversight
  • Monitors transactions across multiple channels and scores customer risk.
  • Connects CDD/EDD workflows with case management and regulatory filing.
  • Integrates with banking systems, payment processors and financial rails.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales consultation
  • No open-source edition is offered
  • Fit is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations
  • Pricing is provided through contact with the vendor, not standard published plans.
  • Its mid-market and enterprise fit may not suit smaller organizations.
  • A broad financial-crime scope may exceed needs for teams seeking a narrow AML tool.
Our verdict

NICE Actimize is an anti-money laundering software portfolio for financial institutions and other regulated organizations. It brings together customer due diligence, customer risk assessments, sanctions and watchlist screening,…

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Nasdaq Verafin is a cloud-based financial crime management platform for financial institutions, particularly mid-market and enterprise teams that need connected AML investigations. It brings together transaction monitoring across multiple…

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  1. NICE ActimizeAnti-Money Laundering Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Nasdaq VerafinAnti-Money Laundering Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NICE Actimize — where it wins

    • Covers customer risk, monitoring, screening, investigations and SAR filing
    • Cloud and self-hosted deployment support different IT strategies
    • Auditable records, analytics and regulatory reporting support oversight

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales consultation
    • No open-source edition is offered
    • Fit is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations

  • Nasdaq Verafin — where it wins

    • Monitors transactions across multiple channels and scores customer risk.
    • Connects CDD/EDD workflows with case management and regulatory filing.
    • Integrates with banking systems, payment processors and financial rails.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is provided through contact with the vendor, not standard published plans.
    • Its mid-market and enterprise fit may not suit smaller organizations.
    • A broad financial-crime scope may exceed needs for teams seeking a narrow AML tool.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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