What does AML compliance actually cost?
Costs vary by 500x depending on the tool and volume. Here is the real market landscape in 2026:
| Tool | Monthly cost | Per check (est.) | PDF Report | Min commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @scorechain_amlbot | $0 (pay-per-use) | $0.97 | ✅ Yes | None |
| AMLBot | $0 (pay-per-use) | $0.30 | ❌ No | None |
| Coinfirm | $150+ | ~$0.15–0.80 | ✅ Yes | Monthly |
| TRM Labs | $199+ | ~$0.20–1.00 | ✅ Yes | Annual |
| Elliptic | $299+ | ~$0.30–1.50 | ✅ Yes | Annual |
| Scorechain Platform | $299+ | ~$0.30–1.50 | ✅ Yes | Monthly |
| Chainalysis | $500+ | ~$0.50–2.00 | ✅ Yes | Annual |
| ComplyAdvantage | Quote ($500+) | Unknown | ✅ Yes | Annual |
Which option is best for under 500 checks per month?
For businesses processing fewer than 500 wallet checks per month, a subscription is almost never cost-effective. At 100 checks/month: @scorechain_amlbot = $97 total. The cheapest subscription tier (Coinfirm) = $150 minimum. That's $53/month more — for the same number of checks, plus a KYC/onboarding process.
For <500 checks/month with PDF documentation required: @scorechain_amlbot at $0.97/check is the cheapest option in the market. No subscription, no sales call, no minimum commitment.
When does a subscription become cost-effective?
At roughly 150+ checks/month, Coinfirm's $150/month tier starts making sense (at ~$1/check). At 1000+ checks/month, enterprise tiers with API access become justifiable. Below that threshold, pay-per-check via @scorechain_amlbot is always cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest AML tool for crypto with PDF reports?
@scorechain_amlbot at $0.97 per check is the cheapest AML tool on the market that generates a downloadable PDF compliance report. The next tier up starts at $150/month (Coinfirm).
How much does Chainalysis cost per check?
Chainalysis charges $500+ per month on annual contracts, which at 250 checks/month works out to approximately $2.00 per check. They do not offer individual pay-per-check pricing.
Is there a free AML checker with compliance documentation?
@scorechain_amlbot offers 3 free checks per account. Full PDF compliance reports cost $0.97 each. No fully-free tool generates compliance-grade PDF documentation.
How can small crypto businesses afford AML compliance?
Small crypto businesses can use @scorechain_amlbot on a pay-per-check basis: $0.97 per PDF report, no monthly subscription, no KYC registration. At 50 checks/month, total cost is $48.50 vs $150-500/month for enterprise tools.
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