The short answer
Predicate and Chainalysis are both compliance tools. They overlap on AML and Sanctions screening. Neither has a clear edge on the figures we track (entry price, review ratings, integrations, frameworks, customers). Best fit: Predicate for digital-asset issuers that need compliance controls embedded at the asset and transaction level and Chainalysis for regulated crypto exchanges needing continuous transaction monitoring and exposure analysis. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose Predicate if…
- you're among digital-asset issuers that need compliance controls embedded at the asset and transaction level
- you're among onchain finance applications requiring configurable wallet screening and jurisdiction rules
- you're among protocols that need signed off-chain decisions verified by smart contracts
- this Chainalysis drawback matters to you: pricing is quote-based and public benchmarks start at enterprise-level annual commitments
Choose Chainalysis if…
- you're among regulated crypto exchanges needing continuous transaction monitoring and exposure analysis
- you're among banks and custodians building digital-asset AML and sanctions controls
- you're among government investigators tracing crypto flows across chains and services
- this Predicate drawback matters to you: current pricing, plan structure and commercial minimums are not publicly disclosed
At a glance
| Attribute | Predicate | Chainalysis |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $25,742/yrpricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed | Annual subscription, quote-based |
| Free trial | Not published | Invitation-based evaluation trials are available through sales. |
| Founded | 2023 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | New York City, NY | New York City, NY |
| Funding | $15M raised | Not published |
| Frameworks | Not published | AML, KYC/KYT, sanctions screening, Travel Rule |
| Coverage | Digital assets and regulated onchain finance | 70+ countries |
| Integrations | TRM Labs; Blockaid | Not published |
| Customers | Not published | 1,500+ |
| Focus | Digital-asset compliance | Blockchain analytics and crypto compliance |
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
Neither tool has a clear edge on the figures we can compare directly (entry price, review rating, integrations, frameworks, customers, free trial).
Pricing compared
Predicate pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
Plan-level pricing not published.
Predicate publishes no current public price list or self-serve plans and directs prospects to request a demo. Fortune reported in 2024 that the company planned white-glove integration and transaction fees. Current commercial terms require a quote.
Free trial: Not published
Chainalysis pricing
From $25,742/yr · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Crypto ComplianceFrom $50,000/yr
AWS Marketplace private offer
Transaction monitoring, risk scoring, exposure analysis, alerts and compliance workflows.
- Crypto InvestigationsFrom $50,000/yr
AWS Marketplace private offer
Blockchain investigation, entity attribution, cross-chain tracing, collaboration and reporting.
- Data SolutionsFrom $500,000/yr
AWS Marketplace private offer
Custom blockchain data, analytics and automated monitoring solutions.
- Reactor with Data Solutions£55,000/licence/yr
UK public-sector listing
Investigative blockchain analytics and data services for public-sector users.
Chainalysis does not publish standard commercial list pricing. AWS Marketplace private-offer listings show annual tiers from $50,000 for Crypto Compliance and Crypto Investigations, while Vendr reports an average contract value of $174,708 and a median annual buyer price of $174,709. A UK public-sector listing shows Reactor with Data Solutions at £55,000 per licence per year. Vendr’s observed annual contract range starts at $25,742; this is a negotiated buyer benchmark, not a standard plan.
Free trial: Invitation-based evaluation trials are available through sales.
Key capabilities
Predicate
- Programmable policy rules. Configure AML checks, rate limits, collateral thresholds, jurisdiction restrictions and other business rules.
- Off-chain screening. Evaluate wallets or users against a policy and return a signed compliance attestation with optional failure reasons.
- On-chain enforcement. Use Predicate smart-contract libraries and registries to verify attestations and gate contract functions.
- Asset-level controls. Screen minting and deposits, allowlist wallets, monitor sanctions and freeze sanctioned or exploit-linked funds.
- KYC and KYB workflows. Predicate Identity supports KYC/KYB, custom risk configurations, manual review and data integration.
- Multi-chain support. The v2 documentation lists support for numerous EVM and non-EVM networks, including Ethereum, Solana and Stellar.
- Audit and operations. Automatic retries, multiple RPC providers, append-only records and issuer dashboard visibility support ongoing enforcement.
Chainalysis
- Transaction monitoring. KYT monitors crypto transfers in real time with risk scores, direct and indirect exposure tracing, behavioral alerts, custom address groups and bulk alert management.
- Blockchain investigations. Reactor connects transactions to real-world entities and supports cross-chain tracing, interpretation of swaps, bridges and mixers, collaboration and court-ready reporting.
- Crypto compliance. The platform supports AML controls, sanctions screening, enhanced due diligence, Travel Rule workflows and risk-based monitoring for digital-asset businesses.
- Fraud prevention. Chainalysis provides wallet and transaction intelligence for detecting scams, fraud patterns and risky counterparties before funds move or settle.
- Web3 security. Its portfolio includes security intelligence for protocols, wallets and decentralized applications alongside crypto transaction risk data.
- Data analytics. Kryptos, Signals and Data Solutions provide service profiles, wallet intelligence, benchmarking, custom analytics and automated monitoring.
- Case management. Teams can organize alerts, investigations, evidence, annotations and reporting in workflows for compliance, financial-crime and enforcement teams.
Pros and cons
Predicate
Pros
- Combines off-chain policy evaluation with on-chain enforcement rather than stopping at reporting.
- Supports configurable AML, jurisdiction, collateral and transaction-control rules.
- Documents a broad multi-chain footprint and integrations with TRM Labs and Blockaid.
- Provides operational controls including retries, multi-RPC failover and append-only audit records.
Cons
- Current pricing, plan structure and commercial minimums are not publicly disclosed.
- On-chain enforcement requires Predicate-enabled contract or registry deployment.
- The v2 documentation identifies Predicate API as the sole attester.
- Coverage and implementation requirements vary by supported chain and integration.
Chainalysis
Pros
- Combines transaction monitoring, investigations, fraud intelligence and Web3 security in one platform.
- KYT covers 400+ networks and 50M+ tokens with alerts designed for real-time workflows.
- Reactor provides cross-chain tracing, entity attribution and investigative collaboration.
- Supports cloud, on-premises and FedRAMP-certified deployment options.
Cons
- Pricing is quote-based and public benchmarks start at enterprise-level annual commitments.
- The breadth of products and configuration can require training and professional services.
- Trials are invitation-based evaluation services rather than a standard self-serve free plan.
- The platform is excessive for organizations with limited crypto exposure.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both list AML and Sanctions screening.
- Both use quote-based pricing, so the final price depends on scope and negotiation.
- Both are headquartered in New York City, NY.
How they differ
- Focus
- Predicate: Digital-asset compliance
- Chainalysis: Blockchain analytics and crypto compliance
- Pricing model
- Predicate: Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed
- Chainalysis: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Starting price
- Predicate: Custom
- Chainalysis: From $25,742/yr
- Founded
- Predicate: 2023
- Chainalysis: 2014
- Listed only for this tool
- Predicate: KYC, KYB, Digital assets, Onchain finance, Wallet screening, Smart contracts +4 more
- Chainalysis: KYC/KYT, Crypto investigations, Fraud prevention, Web3 security, Blockchain analytics, Travel Rule +2 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Predicate cheaper than Chainalysis?
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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. Predicate: Custom (quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed). Chainalysis: From $25,742/yr (annual subscription, quote-based). (Predicate pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Chainalysis pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, Predicate or Chainalysis?
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Predicate's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Digital-asset issuers that need compliance controls embedded at the asset and transaction level". Chainalysis's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Regulated crypto exchanges needing continuous transaction monitoring and exposure analysis". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from Predicate to Chainalysis?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Chainalysis and reconnecting your systems. Check your Predicate contract term and renewal date before you commit. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Chainalysis whether it can import your Predicate data.
Does Predicate or Chainalysis have more integrations?
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Predicate: TRM Labs; Blockaid; Chainalysis: not published. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
Do Predicate and Chainalysis offer a free trial?
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Predicate: not published. Chainalysis: Invitation-based evaluation trials are available through sales.
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