sanctions.io vs AML Watcher

sanctions.io8.1Visit AWAML Watcher7.4Visit

Higher score sanctions.io #10 in Sanctions Screening Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit sanctions.io

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AW AML Watcher #17 in Sanctions Screening Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AML Watcher

• sanctions.io fits best

  Teams needing broad integrations

• AML Watcher fits best

  Teams needing broad AML screening coverage

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Side by side

Feature	sanctions.io 8.1/10 Visit ↗	AWAML Watcher 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.4
Ranking	#10 in Sanctions Screening Software	#17 in Sanctions Screening Software
Best for	Teams needing broad integrations	Teams needing broad AML screening coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2	GDPR, ISO 27001
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features sanctions.io 5/5 · AML Watcher 5/5
PEP screening	✓	✓
Ongoing monitoring	✓	✓
Transaction screening	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Batch screening	✓	✓
Specs
List management	Selectable	Custom
Our review
Pros	Supports web, batch, continuous, transaction, PEP and adverse-media screening REST API supports real-time, transaction-based and bulk screening Integrates with SAP, BigID, Salesforce and HubSpot	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	No free plan is available Pricing uses custom proposals rather than named public plans Platform access is centered on web and API workflows	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	sanctions.io is a sanctions, politically exposed person, criminal watchlist and adverse-media screening service for organizations managing AML and compliance workflows. It supports single checks through a web portal, batch screening for up… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• sanctions.io — where it wins

  • Supports web, batch, continuous, transaction, PEP and adverse-media screening
  • REST API supports real-time, transaction-based and bulk screening
  • Integrates with SAP, BigID, Salesforce and HubSpot

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing uses custom proposals rather than named public plans
  • Platform access is centered on web and API workflows

• 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.

• sanctions.io8.1/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad screening coverage and integrations, with usage-based pricing through custom proposals.

  Visit sanctions.ioFull verdict →
• AWAML Watcher7.4/10 · Paid

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

  Visit AML WatcherFull verdict →