Head-to-Head Specification Audit
TRM Labs vs Elliptic
Crypto Exchanges & Financial Institutions · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | TRM Labs | Elliptic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/minTie | 120 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Crypto Compliance | Crypto Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, BSA, EU AMLD, MAS, AUSTRAC | FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, EU AMLD 6, FCA, MAS, AUSTRAC |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | UK-London, US-New York, AP-Singapore |
| Native Integrations | 5 listedTie | 5 listedTie |
TRM Labs — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Blockchain intelligence covering 30+ chains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron
- ✓Transaction monitoring with OFAC, UN, EU sanctions screening
- ✓Used by US DOJ, FBI, IRS-CI for crypto investigations
- ✓Risk scoring for crypto addresses and wallets in real-time
- ✓FATF Travel Rule compliance module integrated
Elliptic — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Only crypto compliance platform trusted by both crypto companies AND banks
- ✓Holistic screening — wallet, transaction, and counterparty risk in one view
- ✓Coverage of 100+ blockchains including DeFi protocols
- ✓Elliptic Discovery — proactively identifies sanctioned crypto entities
- ✓Trusted by Santander, Barclays, ANZ, and 200+ financial institutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, TRM Labs or Elliptic?+
Both TRM Labs and Elliptic use custom pricing — contact each vendor directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do TRM Labs and Elliptic list?+
Both list FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, MAS, AUSTRAC in their vendor documentation. TRM Labs additionally lists BSA, EU AMLD. Elliptic additionally lists EU AMLD 6, FCA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — TRM Labs or Elliptic?+
Both TRM Labs and Elliptic have the same documented API rate limit of 120 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do TRM Labs and Elliptic support?+
TRM Labs lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Elliptic lists hosting regions: UK-London, US-New York, AP-Singapore. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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