2Verify is best for
Professional firms replacing forms, ID checks, entity collection and AML review with one client workflow.
- Transparent Australian pricing
- Purpose-built professional-practice workflow
- Start without an enterprise implementation
Independent buying guide · Updated 22 July 2026
2Verify vs NameScan
NameScan is best known for watchlist screening and monitoring. 2Verify includes PEP and sanctions review inside a wider onboarding workflow for people, entities, beneficial ownership, documents and risk evidence.
Side-by-side
Compare the things that affect cost and rollout.
| Capability | 2Verify | NameScan |
|---|---|---|
| Published 2Verify entry price | Free tier; paid plans from $49/month | Varies by product and usage |
| PEP and sanctions screening | Included in onboarding | Core capability |
| Adverse-media screening | Check plan and workflow requirements | Available |
| Identity verification journey | Included | Available as a separate capability |
| Entity and ownership onboarding | Included | Screening-led rather than practice onboarding |
| Practice risk and audit workflow | Included | Screening records and reports |
| Primary buying need | Complete client onboarding | Screening and monitoring |
Comparison based on publicly available vendor information reviewed 22 July 2026. Product scope and commercial terms can change; confirm requirements and a final quote directly with each vendor.
NameScan is best for
Teams primarily looking for dedicated name screening, batch screening or monitoring capability.
- Focused PEP, sanctions and adverse-media screening
- Batch and ongoing monitoring use cases
- Useful when screening is the main requirement
Pricing comparison
What does each platform cost?
2Verify
Start free, then from $49/month
Starter includes five checks per month, then checks are $5 each. Paid tiers include monthly check allowances.
See full pricingNameScan
Pricing varies by screening product and volume; confirm the current package on NameScan's website.
Check vendor pricingBefore you choose
Look beyond the headline price.
- 01Compare the complete cost of any separate onboarding and entity tools
- 02Confirm which datasets and monitoring options are included
- 03Dedicated screening is a narrower category than full practice onboarding
Also price the staff time spent chasing clients, resolving false positives, moving evidence between systems and preparing an audit record.
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose 2Verify when screening is one step in a complete onboarding process. Consider NameScan when dedicated screening or monitoring is the central requirement and other onboarding systems are already in place.
FAQs
Common questions
How much does 2Verify cost?+
2Verify has a free Starter tier with five checks per month. Additional checks on Starter are $5 each, and paid plans begin at $49 per month. Prices are in Australian dollars and exclude GST.
What is the main difference between 2Verify and NameScan?+
NameScan is screening-led. 2Verify combines screening with identity verification, entity and beneficial-owner collection, risk review and a client-facing onboarding workflow.
Should I compare per-search prices only?+
No. Compare data coverage, false-positive handling, ongoing monitoring, staff review time and the cost of any separate onboarding tools.