Amiqus is a well-established platform for client and staff onboarding. OnBoardNow is an all-in-one, client-onboarding platform with its own mobile ID app. Here’s how they compare.
Quick answer
Amiqus is a well-established Edinburgh-based platform covering both client and staff onboarding — identity, AML/KYC, Right to Work, Right to Rent and DBS checks — and is the Law Society of Scotland’s strategic compliance partner. OnBoardNow is an all-in-one client-onboarding platform for six regulated sectors, with a proprietary mobile ID app and sector-specific forms. Both are strong; Amiqus’s breadth into staff/pre-employment screening is a real strength, while OnBoardNow focuses on a deep, app-owned client-onboarding flow across sectors.
Amiqus has a strong, well-earned reputation — it’s a fast-growing UK platform, the Law Society of Scotland’s strategic partner, and trusted by government, regulators and hundreds of organisations, with in-house AML consultancy led by an ex-regulator.[1] We respect that track record, and we’re open that we’re the team behind OnBoardNow. Both platforms are capable; here’s how they line up.
What they have in common
- Digital identity verification with biometric checks, completed remotely in minutes.
- AML/KYC with PEP, sanctions and source-of-funds.
- A secure audit trail for every client or matter.
- UK compliance credentials and a guided, low-friction client journey.
Where Amiqus shines
- Covers both client and staff onboarding — including Right to Work, Right to Rent, DBS and pre-employment screening in one platform.
- Strong institutional trust: Law Society of Scotland strategic partner, used by government and regulators.
- Reusable digital identity, plus in-house AML consultancy led by an ex-regulator.
- Certified under the UK trust framework, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Where OnBoardNow shines
- A deep, client-onboarding-first platform built for six regulated sectors with sector-specific forms (TA-series, RTR/RTW).
- A proprietary mobile ID app owned end-to-end, with liveness-checked biometric matching.
- AML-native, all-in-one client flow — information, documents, identity and screening together.
- Backed by Lycium Limited and DPS Software expertise, with structured output into case-management systems including Clio.
Side by side
| Amiqus | OnBoardNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding scope | Client and staff onboarding | Client onboarding (deep, multi-sector) |
| Sectors | Legal, finance, property, public sector, recruitment | Law, estate/letting, recruiters, advisers, accountants |
| Staff/pre-employment (RTW, DBS) | Yes — a core strength | Recruiter-focused RTW workflows |
| ID verification | High-assurance biometric, reusable identity | Proprietary mobile ID app + liveness |
| Sector-specific client forms | Broad compliance workflows | Multi-sector forms (TA-series, RTR/RTW) |
| Institutional partnerships | Law Society of Scotland partner | Backed by Lycium / DPS Software heritage |
Details for both platforms are drawn from their public materials at the time of writing. Amiqus publishes tiered pricing; confirm current plans and any per-check costs directly. Verify current features with each provider.
Which should you choose?
If you need to onboard both clients and staff — for example a firm that also does significant recruitment and needs Right to Work, DBS and pre-employment screening in the same platform — Amiqus is an excellent, well-established choice with strong institutional backing.[2]
If your priority is a deep, client-onboarding-first experience across several regulated sectors, with your own mobile ID app and sector-specific forms, OnBoardNow is likely the better fit — it concentrates on making client onboarding fast, owned end-to-end and consistent across every sector you serve.
Our honest take
Amiqus is a genuinely strong platform, and its client-plus-staff breadth and institutional trust are real advantages.
We believe OnBoardNow is the stronger choice for firms focused on client onboarding across multiple sectors who want an app-owned identity flow — but if staff onboarding matters to you, Amiqus deserves a close look. Demo both.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amiqus or OnBoardNow better?
Both are strong. Amiqus is excellent if you need client and staff onboarding (RTW, DBS, pre-employment) in one place; OnBoardNow is better for a deep, multi-sector client-onboarding flow with its own mobile ID app.
Does OnBoardNow do staff onboarding like Amiqus?
Amiqus has broad staff/pre-employment screening as a core strength. OnBoardNow focuses on client onboarding, including recruiter Right to Work workflows, rather than full HR onboarding.
Which has better AML compliance?
Both run AML/KYC with PEP and sanctions screening and keep audit trails. Amiqus offers in-house AML consultancy; OnBoardNow is AML-native with sector-specific flows. Both are credible.
Is OnBoardNow an Amiqus alternative?
Yes — OnBoardNow is a strong alternative for firms that want a client-onboarding-first platform across multiple sectors with a fully owned mobile ID app.
Sources & further reading
- Amiqus — official site: amiqus.co
- Amiqus — legal onboarding: amiqus.co/legal
- OnBoardNow — official site: onboardnow.co.uk
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