The short answer
Predicate and TRM Labs are both compliance tools. They overlap on 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 TRM Labs for crypto businesses that need wallet screening and continuous transaction monitoring across chains. 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 TRM Labs drawback matters to you: pricing is entirely quote-based, so buyers cannot compare a public entry price or package online
Choose TRM Labs if…
- you're among crypto businesses that need wallet screening and continuous transaction monitoring across chains
- you're among banks and fintechs launching digital-asset products with auditable AML and counterparty controls
- you're among government investigators tracing illicit funds, scams, sanctions exposure, and criminal networks
- this Predicate drawback matters to you: current pricing, plan structure and commercial minimums are not publicly disclosed
At a glance
| Attribute | Predicate | TRM Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | Custompricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed | Annual subscription, quote-based |
| Free trial | Not published | No public free trial is listed; prospective customers request a demo. |
| Founded | 2023 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | New York City, NY | San Francisco, CA |
| Funding | $15M raised | Not published |
| Frameworks | Not published | AML/CFT, sanctions, MiCA-related crypto compliance |
| Coverage | Digital assets and regulated onchain finance | 184+ blockchains for risk screening; 1.9B+ assets; 840+ bridges |
| Integrations | TRM Labs; Blockaid | Finray Technologies, Hypernative, Sphinx, Magnet Forensics, Canton Network, Zscaler ThreatLabz |
| Customers | Not published | 600+ government agencies and private-sector institutions across 75 countries |
| Focus | Digital-asset compliance | Blockchain intelligence 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
TRM Labs pricing
Custom · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Platform subscriptionCustom
Choose applicable compliance, investigation, screening, monitoring, API, advisory, and training capabilities
TRM Labs sells through custom quotes rather than a public rate card. Product selection, coverage and usage requirements determine the proposal.
Free trial: No public free trial is listed; prospective customers request a demo.
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.
TRM Labs
- Wallet screening. Screens crypto addresses and returns entity context, exposure, and risk signals for onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
- Transaction monitoring. Monitors on-chain transfers continuously, applies configurable rules and risk categories, and generates alerts for review.
- Blockchain forensics. Traces funds across chains, visualizes transaction flows, enriches addresses and entities, and organizes evidence in cases.
- Entity due diligence. Combines on-chain and off-chain intelligence to assess VASPs, counterparties, customers, and partners.
- AI investigations. Uses AI-enabled workflows to accelerate alert triage, connect fragmented intelligence, and support investigator decisions.
- Risk intelligence API. Delivers address behavior, transaction history, entity links, and risk exposure programmatically through BLOCKINT API.
- Compliance advisory. Provides regulatory, typology, training, and customer-success support alongside the software platform.
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.
TRM Labs
Pros
- Broad chain, asset, bridge, and address-label coverage supports complex cross-chain investigations.
- Combines screening, monitoring, tracing, case work, and API delivery in one specialist platform.
- Named customers and government deployments demonstrate use beyond early-stage crypto firms.
- Configurable risk categories and explainable attribution help teams document escalation decisions.
Cons
- Pricing is entirely quote-based, so buyers cannot compare a public entry price or package online.
- The platform is specialized for digital-asset and financial-crime workflows rather than broad enterprise GRC.
- Large coverage claims vary by product and screening versus indexing use case, requiring diligence during evaluation.
- Deployment is likely heavier than a self-serve tool because workflows, data scope, and integrations require configuration.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both list 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
- TRM Labs: Blockchain intelligence and crypto compliance
- Pricing model
- Predicate: Quote-based; current fee structure undisclosed
- TRM Labs: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Founded
- Predicate: 2023
- TRM Labs: 2018
- Headquarters
- Predicate: New York City, NY
- TRM Labs: San Francisco, CA
- Listed only for this tool
- Predicate: AML, KYC, KYB, Digital assets, Onchain finance, Smart contracts +4 more
- TRM Labs: AML/CFT, Crypto compliance, Blockchain analytics, Transaction monitoring, Entity due diligence, Digital forensics +7 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Predicate cheaper than TRM Labs?
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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). TRM Labs: Custom (annual subscription, quote-based). (Predicate pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; TRM Labs pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, Predicate or TRM Labs?
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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". TRM Labs's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Crypto businesses that need wallet screening and continuous transaction monitoring across chains". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from Predicate to TRM Labs?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up TRM Labs 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 TRM Labs whether it can import your Predicate data.
Does Predicate or TRM Labs have more integrations?
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Predicate: TRM Labs; Blockaid; TRM Labs: Finray Technologies, Hypernative, Sphinx, Magnet Forensics, Canton Network, Zscaler ThreatLabz. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
Do Predicate and TRM Labs offer a free trial?
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Predicate: not published. TRM Labs: No public free trial is listed; prospective customers request a demo.
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