AML Buddy vs Amiqus
Amiqus Resolution Limited (Companies House SC511150, Edinburgh, since 2015) says it is relied upon by 9 of the 10 biggest law firms in Scotland. Facts checked on 24 October 2026, with sources.
How Amiqus and AML Buddy differ
Amiqus prices per client, from £15 on its Standard plan, with a minimum contract of £500 a month. AML Buddy is £4.50 + VAT per check with no subscription or monthly minimum.
Amiqus is broader: source of funds, company checks, risk assessments, Right to Rent and law-firm integrations. AML Buddy suits small firms running fewer checks than the Amiqus minimum covers.
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AML Buddy and Amiqus side by side
Amiqus serves: Estate & letting agents, Accountants & bookkeepers, Solicitors & conveyancers, IFAs. Numbers in brackets link to the sources below.
| Feature | AML Buddy | Amiqus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per check, prepaid packs | Per client, tiered plans[1] |
| Published entry price | £4.50 + VAT (£5.40 inc. VAT) per check | From £15 per client (Standard); from £10 (Scale, typical 2,000+ clients a year); VAT basis not stated[1] |
| What one charge covers | One check: ID, address, sanctions, PEP and adverse media | One client; the checks included aren’t published[1] |
| Monthly minimum | None | £500/month on Standard[1] |
| Minimum per year | None | £6,000 on Standard (£500 × 12) — our calculation[1] |
| Contract | None — no subscription, contract or monthly minimum | Minimum contract stated; term not published[1] |
| Free checks | 5 free checks, once, on sign-up | None published[1] |
| Users | Unlimited team members, no per-user fee | Not published[1] |
| ID document + selfie | ID document + selfie via one secure link (no liveness check) | Yes, biometric with facial recognition[2] |
| PEP, sanctions and adverse media | Included in every check | Yes[2] |
| Ongoing monitoring | Ongoing re-screening | Watchlist monitors for one or three years, with alerts (frequency not stated)[3] |
| Source of funds / open banking | Not offered | Yes, evidence capture and open banking[2] |
| KYB / Companies House | Coming soon | Yes, using Companies House data[2] |
| Risk assessment templates | Free Word templates (not in the app) | Yes, in the platform[2] |
| Right to Rent | Not offered | Yes[4] |
| Integrations | None yet | Clio, LawWare, Denovo; API (Scale and above)[5] |
| Security certifications | None | ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials Plus[6] |
Where Amiqus is stronger
- Source of funds by evidence capture and open banking, and company (KYB) checks.
- Risk assessment templates, custom forms and team task workflows in the platform.
- Right to Rent and staff screening alongside client checks.
- Integrations with Clio, LawWare and Denovo, an API, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Where AML Buddy is different
- No monthly minimum. Buy 10 checks for £54 inc. VAT and use them when you need them.
- A published per-check price, £4.50 + VAT, with adverse media included.
- 5 free checks on sign-up.
- AI asks the client clarifying questions on ambiguous PEP or address results.
Who should choose which
- Mid-size and large law firms, and Scottish firms.
- Firms that run enough checks to use a £500 monthly minimum.
- Firms that need source of funds, company checks, risk assessments, PMS integration or staff screening.
- Sole practitioners, small estate agents, bookkeepers and IFAs.
- Firms whose monthly checks wouldn’t reach a £500 minimum.
- Firms that want no subscription, no monthly minimum and no contract.
AML Buddy vs Amiqus: questions
How much does Amiqus cost?
Amiqus publishes client onboarding pricing from £15 per client on its Standard plan, with a minimum contract of £500 a month, and from £10 per client on Scale for typical usage of 2,000+ clients a year. Its pricing page doesn’t state VAT treatment, contract length or which checks one client includes.
Is there an alternative to Amiqus for a small firm?
If you run a handful of checks a month, a pay-per-check service with no monthly minimum can cost less. AML Buddy is £4.50 + VAT per check, bought in packs from 10 checks, with no subscription.
Does Amiqus have a monthly minimum?
Yes. Its pricing page states “Minimum contract: £500/month” on the Standard client onboarding plan. Over a year that is £6,000 (our calculation).
What does Amiqus do that AML Buddy doesn’t?
Source of funds by evidence capture and open banking, company (KYB) checks, risk assessment templates, Right to Rent and staff screening, and integrations with Clio, LawWare and Denovo.
Can I switch from Amiqus to AML Buddy?
Yes. Keep your Amiqus reports for five years after the business relationship ends (MLR 2017 regulation 40), then run new checks in AML Buddy. Check your Amiqus contract for notice terms.
Do I need a contract with AML Buddy?
No. Buy a pack and use the checks. There’s no monthly fee or per-user fee, and checks don’t expire while your account is open.
Sources
All accessed 24 October 2026. Amiqus is a trademark of its owner; prices and features as published on its website on that date.
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