OFAC Search, ComplyAdvantage and BCT List Diffs
By Business Compliance Tools. Official sources checked .
Choose OFAC’s search for a direct official-list query. Choose a screening platform for ongoing customer screening and case handling. BCT compares source records rather than deciding whether a customer matches a sanctions entry.
BCT publishes this comparison. The BCT tool below is free.
| Option | Best for | Published capability | Price scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFAC Sanctions List Search | An analyst querying Treasury's official search service | Exact and fuzzy name candidates. Fuzzy logic applies to the name field; other fields use character matching. | No commercial price comparison. OFAC FAQ 246, checked October 19, 2026 |
| ComplyAdvantage Mesh | A team screening and monitoring customers with investigations | Person and company matching, automated rescreening, APIs, alert reviews, and case records | Review the selected vendor package. No paid price is compared here. ComplyAdvantage, checked October 19, 2026 |
| BCT OFAC list comparison | An analyst documenting changes between supported source snapshots | Source hashes and added, amended, or removed source records | Free |
Where BCT fits
The OFAC list comparison normalizes supported source files and compares source versions. You supply the source files. BCT does not monitor the lists or alert you to changes.
Where BCT loses
A changed source record is not a customer match, customer-impact assessment, or legal prohibition decision. BCT’s list comparison does not provide customer screening, broader risk intelligence, or an investigation workflow. Neither a search result nor a list comparison alone proves that a sanctions obligation has been discharged.