The short answer
AML Analytics and Elliptic are both compliance tools. They overlap on AML, Sanctions screening and Transaction monitoring. On published figures, AML Analytics leads on larger reported customer base (1,450+ financial institutions vs 700+ in 30 countries). Best fit: AML Analytics for financial institutions needing independent testing of sanctions-screening controls and Elliptic for banks building digital-asset compliance programs. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose AML Analytics if…
- you're among financial institutions needing independent testing of sanctions-screening controls
- you're among regulators conducting thematic reviews across multiple financial institutions
- you're among compliance teams that need synthetic transaction scenarios for monitoring validation
- you want a larger reported customer base (1,450+ financial institutions vs 700+ in 30 countries)
- this Elliptic drawback matters to you: pricing is primarily custom and enterprise-oriented rather than self-serve
Choose Elliptic if…
- you're among banks building digital-asset compliance programs
- you're among crypto exchanges screening high transaction volumes
- you're among government and law-enforcement investigations
- this AML Analytics drawback matters to you: commercial pricing, tiers and trial terms are not publicly disclosed
At a glance
| Attribute | AML Analytics | Elliptic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $50K/yrpricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Subscription and quote-based pricing | Annual subscription, quote-based |
| Free trial | Not published | 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Hampshire, England, UK | London, UK |
| Frameworks | Not published | AML, sanctions and crypto financial-crime compliance |
| Coverage | 50+ supervisory authorities and 1,450+ financial institutions in nearly 60 countries | 65+ blockchains; 100B+ datapoints; 250+ bridges |
| Integrations | AMLA Hub single sign-on and ORBS integration | API; Fireblocks; Moody’s |
| Customers | 1,450+ financial institutions Leads | 700+ in 30 countries |
| Focus | AML testing and validation | Crypto compliance and blockchain analytics |
Figures are as published by each vendor or review site on the verification date. "Leads" marks the stronger published figure; it isn't a recommendation on its own.
Where each one leads
- AML Analytics: larger reported customer base1,450+ financial institutions vs 700+ in 30 countries
Pricing compared
AML Analytics pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
Plan-level pricing not published.
AMLA does not publish dollar pricing, named paid tiers, free-trial terms or seat and volume schedules. Global Benchmark and Annual Assurance Testing are positioned as subscription products, while the Sanctions Alert Service is explicitly free. Buyers should request a quote for commercial testing and validation services.
Free trial: Not published
Elliptic pricing
From $50K/yr · pricing as of Oct 2026
- AWS Tier 1$50,000/year per unit
Wallet and transaction screening workspace, continuous monitoring and configurable risk rules
- AWS Tier 2$100,000/year per unit
Wallet and transaction screening workspace, continuous monitoring and configurable risk rules
- EnterpriseCustom
Screening, monitoring, due diligence, investigations, APIs and support configured to the customer’s needs
Elliptic generally uses custom enterprise pricing based on products, screening volume and requirements. AWS Marketplace lists $50,000 and $100,000 annual subscription tiers per unit for wallet and transaction screening, with private-offer purchasing available. Elliptic’s website also offers a 14-day trial.
Free trial: 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page.
Key capabilities
AML Analytics
- Sandbox testing. Self-service sanctions-screening tests use configurable sources, record types, matching algorithms and synthetic records without requiring IT integration or customer-data access.
- Global benchmarking. Annual benchmark testing compares customer- and transaction-screening performance with aggregated peer scores across control and manipulation levels.
- Result analytics. Analyser Online provides secure access to test results, metrics, graphs, diagnostic views and downloadable benchmark files.
- Assurance testing. Annual Assurance Testing provides subscription testing tailored to an institution’s requirements and risk appetite.
- Red-flag testing. Smart Scenarios use millions of synthetic transaction rows to exercise transaction-monitoring rules against defined money-laundering typologies.
- Monitoring validation. Transaction Monitoring Validator supports ongoing or frequent validation of transaction-monitoring systems against current regulatory requirements.
- Sanctions alerts. SAS/SAT provides free real-time alerts and updated screening tests for important global sanctions-list changes.
Elliptic
- Wallet screening. Screen wallet addresses in real time for sanctions, illicit exposure and other cryptoasset risk.
- Transaction monitoring. Assess deposits, withdrawals and transactions with configurable risk logic and alerts.
- VASP due diligence. Profile virtual-asset service providers and counterparties using on-chain intelligence.
- Cross-chain investigations. Trace fund flows across assets, blockchains and bridges with graph-based investigation tools.
- Risk scoring. Apply asset-agnostic scores, rules and entity intelligence to prioritize compliance work.
- API integration. Embed screening, monitoring and intelligence into existing compliance and transaction workflows through APIs.
- AI investigation assistance. Use AI-powered insights and natural-language analysis to accelerate triage and case resolution.
Pros and cons
AML Analytics
Pros
- Tests can be run without IT integration or access to customer data.
- Coverage includes both sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
- Global Benchmark provides peer comparisons rather than isolated test results.
- Recent updates add more than 50 multi-manipulation sanctions scenarios and expanded name-variation testing.
Cons
- Commercial pricing, tiers and trial terms are not publicly disclosed.
- Public materials do not document connectors to named third-party screening or monitoring vendors.
- The product is specialized for control testing rather than a complete AML case-management platform.
- Specific security certifications, data residency details and service-level commitments are not publicly verified.
Elliptic
Pros
- A shared risk engine connects screening, monitoring and investigations across the compliance lifecycle.
- Holistic Screening supports cross-chain analysis across 65+ blockchains and 250+ bridges.
- The platform offers both applications and APIs for embedded compliance workflows.
- Its customer base includes banks, exchanges, fintechs, governments and law-enforcement organizations.
Cons
- Pricing is primarily custom and enterprise-oriented rather than self-serve.
- AWS’s published entry point is $50,000 per unit annually.
- Network coverage should be checked for newer or less common chains before purchase.
- Advanced investigations and API deployments typically require sales, implementation and configuration work.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both list AML, Sanctions screening and Transaction monitoring.
- Both use quote-based pricing, so the final price depends on scope and negotiation.
How they differ
- Focus
- AML Analytics: AML testing and validation
- Elliptic: Crypto compliance and blockchain analytics
- Pricing model
- AML Analytics: Subscription and quote-based pricing
- Elliptic: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Starting price
- AML Analytics: Custom
- Elliptic: From $50K/yr
- Founded
- AML Analytics: 2010
- Elliptic: 2013
- Headquarters
- AML Analytics: Hampshire, England, UK
- Elliptic: London, UK
- Listed only for this tool
- AML Analytics: PEP screening, RegTech, SupTech, Financial crime, Regulatory validation
- Elliptic: Crypto compliance, Blockchain analytics, Wallet screening, VASP due diligence, Crypto investigations, Fraud risk +3 more
Frequently asked questions
Is AML Analytics cheaper than Elliptic?
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The published prices can't be compared directly (they are quote-based, use different billing units, or aren't published), so request quotes for the same scope. AML Analytics: Custom (subscription and quote-based pricing). Elliptic: From $50K/yr (annual subscription, quote-based). (AML Analytics pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Elliptic pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, AML Analytics or Elliptic?
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AML Analytics's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Financial institutions needing independent testing of sanctions-screening controls". Elliptic's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Banks building digital-asset compliance programs". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from AML Analytics to Elliptic?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Elliptic and reconnecting your systems. Check your AML Analytics contract term and renewal date before you commit. Elliptic offers a free trial: 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Elliptic whether it can import your AML Analytics data.
Does AML Analytics or Elliptic have more integrations?
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AML Analytics: AMLA Hub single sign-on and ORBS integration; Elliptic: API; Fireblocks; Moody’s. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
Do AML Analytics and Elliptic offer a free trial?
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AML Analytics: not published. Elliptic: 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page.
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