The short answer
Predicate and Elliptic are both compliance tools. They overlap on AML, Sanctions screening and Wallet 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 Elliptic for banks building digital-asset compliance programs. 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 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 Predicate drawback matters to you: current pricing, plan structure and commercial minimums are not publicly disclosed
At a glance
| Attribute | Predicate | Elliptic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $50K/yrpricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed | Annual subscription, quote-based |
| Free trial | Not published | 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page. |
| Founded | 2023 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | New York City, NY | London, UK |
| Funding | $15M raised | Not published |
| Frameworks | Not published | AML, sanctions and crypto financial-crime compliance |
| Coverage | Digital assets and regulated onchain finance | 65+ blockchains; 100B+ datapoints; 250+ bridges |
| Integrations | TRM Labs; Blockaid | API; Fireblocks; Moody’s |
| Customers | Not published | 700+ in 30 countries |
| Focus | Digital-asset compliance | 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 Wallet screening.
- Both use quote-based pricing, so the final price depends on scope and negotiation.
How they differ
- Focus
- Predicate: Digital-asset compliance
- Elliptic: Crypto compliance and blockchain analytics
- Pricing model
- Predicate: Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed
- Elliptic: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Starting price
- Predicate: Custom
- Elliptic: From $50K/yr
- Founded
- Predicate: 2023
- Elliptic: 2013
- Headquarters
- Predicate: New York City, NY
- Elliptic: London, UK
- Listed only for this tool
- Predicate: KYC, KYB, Digital assets, Onchain finance, Smart contracts, Ethereum +3 more
- Elliptic: Crypto compliance, Blockchain analytics, Transaction monitoring, VASP due diligence, Crypto investigations, Fraud risk +3 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Predicate 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. Predicate: Custom (quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed). Elliptic: From $50K/yr (annual subscription, quote-based). (Predicate 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, Predicate or Elliptic?
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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". 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 Predicate to Elliptic?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Elliptic and reconnecting your systems. Check your Predicate 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 Predicate data.
Does Predicate or Elliptic have more integrations?
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Predicate: TRM Labs; Blockaid; 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 Predicate and Elliptic offer a free trial?
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Predicate: not published. Elliptic: 14-day free trial available through Elliptic’s trial page.
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