Two capable UK client-onboarding and AML platforms. Both do a lot well — here’s how they compare, and where each is the stronger fit.
Quick answer
Verify 365 and OnBoardNow are both strong UK client onboarding and AML platforms that verify identity, run AML/KYC and streamline client intake. Verify 365 is a feature-rich suite with deep roots in the legal sector, including payments and e-signing. OnBoardNow offers all-in-one onboarding with a proprietary mobile ID app and is built for a broader set of six regulated sectors. Both are excellent choices; the right one depends on your sector mix and how you weigh legal-specific depth against multi-sector breadth.
Choosing an onboarding platform isn’t about finding the “best” tool in the abstract — it’s about the best fit for your firm. Verify 365 and OnBoardNow are both credible, capable platforms, and many firms would be well served by either. This comparison is written to be fair to both, while being transparent that we’re the team behind OnBoardNow.
What they have in common
- Digital identity verification with biometric checks.
- AML/KYC with PEP and sanctions screening.
- Source-of-funds capability and a full audit trail.
- A mobile-first client experience that cuts onboarding from days to minutes.
Where Verify 365 shines
- A rich legal-sector feature set, including a large legal-forms library.
- FCA-regulated Open Banking source-of-funds, plus built-in e-signatures and payments in the onboarding workflow.
- Proprietary DynamicID biometric and NFC ID verification across 190+ countries and thousands of documents.
- Meets HM Land Registry’s Digital ID standard for conveyancing.
Where OnBoardNow shines
- Built for six regulated sectors — law firms, estate agents, letting agents, recruiters, financial advisers and accountants — not primarily legal.
- A proprietary mobile ID app for identity capture with a liveness-checked biometric match, owned end-to-end rather than reliant on a third-party IDV vendor.
- AML-native onboarding with sector-specific forms (e.g. conveyancing TA-series, Right to Rent/Right to Work).
- Backed by Lycium Limited and DPS Software founder expertise, with structured output into case-management systems including Clio.
Side by side
| Verify 365 | OnBoardNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Legal-sector onboarding suite | All-in-one onboarding across 6 sectors |
| Sectors | Legal (plus agents, accountants, IFAs) | Law, estate/letting, recruiters, advisers, accountants |
| ID verification | DynamicID biometric & NFC | Proprietary mobile ID app + liveness match |
| AML/KYC + screening | Yes | Yes (AML-native) |
| Payments & e-sign | Built in | Onboarding-focused; integrations/API |
| Sector-specific forms | Large legal-forms library | Multi-sector forms (TA-series, RTR/RTW) |
Feature details for both platforms are drawn from their public materials and were accurate at the time of writing. Confirm current specifics and pricing directly with each provider.
Which should you choose?
If you’re a law firm that wants a deep legal-specific suite with payments, e-signing and an extensive legal-forms library in one place, Verify 365 is a strong, proven option worth shortlisting.[1]
If you serve more than one regulated sector — or you’re a law firm, agency or accountancy practice that wants one onboarding platform with its own mobile ID app and sector-specific flows across the board — OnBoardNow is likely the better fit, because you get breadth and end-to-end identity ownership without stitching several tools together.
Our honest take
Both are genuinely capable platforms, and Verify 365 has earned its strong reputation in legal.
We believe OnBoardNow has the edge for firms that value multi-sector breadth and a fully owned, app-based identity experience — but the fairest way to decide is to demo both against your own onboarding workflow.
Compare OnBoardNow against your current process
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Frequently asked questions
Is Verify 365 or OnBoardNow better?
Both are strong. Verify 365 is excellent for legal-specific onboarding with payments and e-signing; OnBoardNow is better for multi-sector firms wanting all-in-one onboarding with its own mobile ID app. Choose by sector and scope.
Do both do AML and identity verification?
Yes — both verify identity with biometrics and run AML/KYC with PEP and sanctions screening. They differ mainly in sector focus and how ownership of the ID step works.
Which is better for law firms?
Both serve law firms well. Verify 365 has deep legal-specific features; OnBoardNow suits firms that also want sector breadth or a fully owned mobile ID app.
How do I decide?
Shortlist both, run a demo against your real onboarding workflow and integrations, and confirm current pricing directly with each provider.
Sources & further reading
- Verify 365 — official site: verify365.app
- Verify 365 — product breakdown: Verify 365 support hub
- OnBoardNow — official site: onboardnow.co.uk
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