SmartSearch Review
AML and identity verification widely used by UK accountants and law firms.
At a glance
SmartSearch is best for UK regulated practices. There is no free tier, so budget approval comes before testing.
- Pricing
- Custom
- Model
- Custom
- Best for
- UK regulated practices
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5
SmartSearch provides AML identity verification and business checks, and is one of the most common choices among UK accountancy and legal practices.
UK coverage and familiarity are the reasons it is chosen.
What we like
- Well established with UK professional firms
- Individual and business verification
- Straightforward audit trail
What to watch
- UK focused
- Per-check pricing adds up
SmartSearch alternatives
If SmartSearch is not the right fit, these are the closest comparable tools we have reviewed.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComplyAdvantage | Regulated firms doing CDD | Custom | Compare → |
| Sumsub | Companies onboarding at volume | Custom | Compare → |
| Ramp | US companies wanting to kill expense reports | Free plan | Compare → |
| ChatGPT | Everyday research and drafting | Free plan | Compare → |
| Claude | Working through long documents | Free plan | Compare → |
| Dext | Firms drowning in client paperwork | Free trial | Compare → |
Frequently asked
What is SmartSearch?
SmartSearch provides AML identity verification and business checks, and is one of the most common choices among UK accountancy and legal practices. UK coverage and familiarity are the reasons it is chosen.
How much does SmartSearch cost?
SmartSearch does not publish a fixed public price; pricing is quoted per customer.
What are the best alternatives to SmartSearch?
The closest alternatives are ComplyAdvantage, Sumsub, Ramp, ChatGPT.