# Sanction Scanner vs Feedzai: which do AI models recommend for AML monitoring, October 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, AML and transaction monitoring. Zero of fourteen models named Sanction Scanner first on the direct prompt; one named Feedzai. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/tax/aml-and-transaction-monitoring/sanction-scanner-vs-feedzai/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanction Scanner | 13% | #3 of 13 | 6% | 17 | 12 of 14 |
| Feedzai | 2% | #7 of 13 | 8% | 13 | 8 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Mistral Small: feedzai first (first choices: Feedzai) (alternatives: Alessa, ComplyAdvantage, Napier AI, ThetaRay, Unit21)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: Unit21) (alternatives: Feedzai, Fenergo)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: Unit21) (alternatives: Alessa, Eftsure, Feedzai, Hawk AI, Napier AI Continuum, Sanction Scanner)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Alessa, ComplyAdvantage) (alternatives: Napier AI, Unit21)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Alloy) (alternatives: ComplyAdvantage, Sumsub, Unit21)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Trustform) (alternatives: ComplyAdvantage, Flagright, Hawk AI)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Flagright) (alternatives: Alessa, Hummingbird, Ondato)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither named (first choices: ComplyAdvantage) (alternatives: Alessa, Unit21)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Sphinx) (alternatives: FraudNet, Ondato, Shuftipro, Tookitaki)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: ComplyCube) (alternatives: Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Sumsub, Trulioo)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: ComplyAdvantage, Flagright) (alternatives: Alessa, Lucinity, Sift)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: ComplyAdvantage, NorthRow) (alternatives: Alloy, SEON)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: Unit21) (alternatives: Alloy, ComplyAdvantage, Sardine)

## What the models said about Sanction Scanner

- "Explicitly described as screening-only / sanctions and PEP, not full transaction monitoring." (Perplexity Sonar, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Sanction Scanner if you want the best all-around balance of features and usability." (GPT-5.4 mini, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Positioned as a budget-friendly AML for businesses of any size with tier-based pricing." (Muse Glimmer 30B, budget prompt, first choice)
- "1. Sanction Scanner
- Cost-effective screening solution
- API-first approach" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Feedzai

- "their suitability depends on your business model, transaction volume, and regulatory requirements" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Feedzai: Strong for AI-driven detection and compliance workflows, ideal for mid-market firms needing advanced analytics and robust alert management." (Mistral Small, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Prioritize Leaders from analyst reports (e.g., those strong in AI-driven false positive reduction like Feedzai, Hawk AI, or Unit21 for fintechs)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, first choice)
- "Feedzai runs fraud and AML on the same platform for banks, licensed fintechs, and payment institutions." (Claude Haiku 4.5, comparative prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.