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CompliDesk vs ClearAML — Which is right for your accounting firm?

An honest comparison of two AML/CTF compliance platforms for Australian Tranche 2 entities.

Built for Tranche 2 reporting entities managing compliance for clients

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Built for firms managing their own compliance

Both CompliDesk and ClearAML are Australian AML/CTF compliance platforms built for Tranche 2. The key difference is who they're designed for. ClearAML is designed for a single firm managing its own AML obligations. CompliDesk is designed for Tranche 2 reporting entities who manage AML compliance as a service for their clients — across an entire practice.

If you are an accounting firm that wants to manage AML compliance for 10, 20, or 50 clients from one dashboard — and bill for it — CompliDesk is built for you. If you just need to manage your own firm's compliance, either product may work.

Pricing comparison
PlanCompliDeskClearAML
Entry price$39/month free signup$39/month (Solo)
KYC checks$3/check after allowance$8/check every time
Real cost for 30 clients$149 + $3/check over 50$149 + $8/check = $389+
Secure accessAll plansEnterprise only
Multi-client dashboardCore featureBasic
Team access with role-based permissionsYesNo
Price transparencyFlat monthly, no surprisesMonthly + per-check fees

With CompliDesk's flat monthly pricing, your cost stays the same whether you run 5 checks or 50 — no per-check fees to track or budget around. CompliDesk Professional: $89/month flat, regardless of volume.

Feature comparison
FeatureCompliDeskClearAML
Multi-client management✓ Built for thisLimited
Electronic KYC / biometric ID✓ Included✓ Extra cost
AML program generation✓ Yes✓ Yes
Risk assessment engine✓ Yes✓ Yes
Audit trail (7 years)✓ Yes✓ Yes
SMR workflow✓ Yes✓ Yes
Staff training tracker✓ Yes✓ Yes
Secure multi-user portal✓ All plansEnterprise only
AUSTRAC reporting built in✓ Yes✗ No
Trust/company mapping✓ Yes✓ Yes
Australian data storage✓ Yes✓ Yes
Get started✓ Try Free✓ 14 days
Live product✓ Yes✓ Live
Who should use each?

Choose CompliDesk if...

  • You manage AML compliance for multiple clients
  • You want to offer compliance as a billable service
  • You want KYC included in your monthly price
  • You want secure multi-user without paying enterprise prices
  • You want software built by someone who understands accounting practice

Choose ClearAML if...

  • You need a live product right now
  • You only need to manage your own firm's compliance
  • You have a small number of clients with infrequent KYC needs
  • You want a 14-day get started before committing

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Pricing and feature information is based on publicly available data as of June 2026. CompliDesk makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of competitor information. Always verify directly with vendors.

Pricing and feature information based on publicly available data as of June 2026. CompliDesk has no commercial relationship with any competitor named on this page. Verify directly with vendors before making a decision.

ClearAML vs CompliDesk — common questions

It depends on your check volume. CompliDesk charges one flat monthly fee with checks included, plus $3 for anything beyond your allowance. ClearAML's model is built around per-check pricing. For firms running a high volume of checks each month, a flat-fee model is usually easier to budget around — but the right fit depends on your specific client volume, so it's worth comparing both against your actual numbers.
CompliDesk supports bulk CSV import and a direct Xero contact import, so an existing client base of any size can be loaded in minutes rather than re-entered one by one.
CompliDesk includes a guided AML/CTF Program builder covering all 8 sections AUSTRAC expects — risk assessment, CDD procedures, ongoing monitoring, reporting obligations, and staff training — not just identity verification. Confirm directly with any vendor whether program generation is included or a separate add-on.