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Best Sanctions Screening Software in 2026
Sanctions screening software is used to check relevant parties and activity against screening lists. Compare API access and batch screening with list management, ongoing monitoring, PEP screening, and transaction screening to see which capabilities fit the checks you need to carry out. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices provide cost context. The entries include SanctionsScreening.io, Eastnets SafeWatch AML, and FinScan, as well as LSEG Corporate Treasury Risk and Napier Continuum. Consider whether your workflow calls for individual checks, screening in batches, transaction screening, or monitoring over time, then use the listed criteria to compare how the options address those needs.
- 24 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
OpenSanctions
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3OpenSanctions offers data and matching capabilities for organizations building or integrating screening workflows.
- 2
FinCrimeRadar
Free plan WebChoose FinCrimeRadar for free web-based screening and educational resources for compliance work.
- 3
OFACScreen
Free plan APIWebOFACScreen combines multi-list screening with daily monitoring and API access across plans. Consider the free search's lack of history and audit trail, and the annual billing on the Starter plan.
- 4
ScreeningHub
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebScreeningHub combines watchlist checks with review-oriented results and monitoring on higher tiers.
- 5
SanctionsScreening.io
Free plan APIWebSanctionsScreening.io combines multi-list name, company, and vessel checks with API access and monitoring workflows.
- 6
yente
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Yente provides configurable watchlist screening through an API, with on-premises deployment and multiple dataset options.
- 7
AML Watcher
Free trial APISelf-hostedWebAML Watcher combines broad screening coverage with transaction-monitoring rules, integrations, and on-premises deployment.
6.5 Visit site - 8
Lexis+
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Lexis+ if your legal team wants research, citation services, document analysis, and practice resources in one platform.
- 9
OFAC API
Free trial APIWebOFAC API combines broad sanctions subjects, configurable matching, frequently refreshed lists, and asynchronous bulk jobs.
- 10
FinScan
Paid APISelf-hostedWebFinScan combines screening with data cleanup, multiple deployment options, and payment coverage. Organizations will need to request a demo to learn pricing.
- 11
sanctions.io
Free trial APIWebsanctions.io combines broad list coverage with portal and API screening, monitoring, and adverse media tools. Teams should request pricing and confirm trial terms before choosing a plan.
- 12
Napier Continuum
Paid APISelf-hostedWebContinuum brings screening, monitoring and case workflows into an AML compliance platform. Organizations should request pricing and assess its deployment and integration options for their workflows.
- 13
Sigma360 Sanctions Screening
Free trial APIWebSigma360 combines screening, monitoring and data ingestion options with broad company and PEP coverage.
- 14
FinHub AML Screening API
Paid APIChoose FinHub AML Screening API if your team needs sanctions, PEP and adverse-media checks within an existing system, with ongoing monitoring and audit records.
- 15
Nexiel Screen
Paid APISelf-hostedWebNexiel Screen offers sanctions and PEP screening through an API with human review for possible matches.
- 16
Enlighta Sanctions Screening
Paid APIWebEnlighta combines sanctions and PEP screening with vendor-risk workflows and ongoing monitoring. Organisations should request pricing and a demo to assess the platform for their compliance processes.
- 17
Kharon Compliance
Paid APIWebChoose Kharon if your organization needs sourced risk intelligence for investigations, screening or ongoing monitoring across sanctions, export controls and related risk areas.
- 18
NICE Actimize
by NICE ActimizePaid APIWebNICE Actimize offers broad AML coverage, including transaction monitoring, screening, entity risk, and reporting.
- 19
ComplyAdvantage
Paid WebComplyAdvantage brings assessment, screening, monitoring, and reporting capabilities into a cloud web platform.
5.0 Visit site - 20
ThetaRay RAY Platform
Paid APIWebRAY brings investigation reports, analyst assistance, and audit documentation into ThetaRay’s Investigation Center and Transaction Monitoring environment.
- 21
LSEG World-Check One
Paid WebLSEG World-Check One combines person, transaction, and ongoing screening in a web service.
- 22
Eastnets SafeWatch Screening
Paid Web - 23
Moody's Grid
Paid - 24
Oracle Financial Services Customer Screening
Paid WebOracle Financial Services Customer Screening focuses on customer records, with PEP checks, ongoing monitoring, batch processing, and API access.
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