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Chainalysis review 2026: scores, pricing and alternatives.

A blockchain analytics provider covering address screening, KYT transaction monitoring with case management and Reactor investigations, used by 1,500+ customers.

Research by Buckingham Intelligence, the research unit of Buckingham Capital Consulting · Facts read 26 October 2026 · Dated copies of source pages kept · Method
3.0 / 5Buckingham Intelligence score
1Awards 2026
1Index
4 of 11Rank, Blockchain Analytics Index

Short answer.

Chainalysis scores 3.0 out of 5 (59 out of 100) in the Buckingham Intelligence Blockchain Analytics Index 2026 and ranks 4 of 11. It is strongest for large exchanges and government agencies needing the widest token coverage, with 5 out of 5 for blockchain coverage. Not published or not stated on the pages read: coverage and pricing.

Awards and scores.

Scores from the Blockchain Analytics Index 2026.

Blockchain Analytics Index

3.0 / 559 out of 100 · rank 4 of 11
Top rated for blockchain coverage 2026
SegmentScore out of 100Rank
For crypto exchanges and custodians674 of 11
For banks and payment firms604 of 11
For crypto start-ups504 of 11

The score out of 5 is the overall score out of 100 divided by 20. Leader goes to the top three overall, Best for to the first in each segment, and Top rated for to a score of 5 out of 5 on a criterion. Awards cannot be bought.

Strengths and watch-outs.

Where it scores best, and where to check closely, as shown in each ranking.

Strongest for

Large exchanges and government agencies needing the widest token coverage.

  • Blockchain coverage (5/5). 400+ networks and 50M+ tokens published.
Watch out for
  • Published pricing (0/5). Not published on the pages read.
  • Security and clients (1/5). No certification readable; named bank and police clients.

Published facts.

What Chainalysis publishes on its own pages, read on 26 October 2026.

A blockchain analytics provider covering address screening, KYT transaction monitoring with case management and Reactor investigations, used by 1,500+ customers. It publishes the widest network and token coverage in this edition and alerts within seconds. Its security certifications sit in a Trust Center that could not be read, and it publishes no prices or Travel Rule product on the pages read.

FactWhat the provider publishes
CoverageAddress Screening; KYT "generates alerts within seconds"; Reactor to "Investigate and trace funds across blockchains"; KYT case management. Travel Rule not published on the pages read.
PricingNot published on the pages read.
Chains"We support 400+ networks and 50M+ tokens."
AttributionKYT alerts "within seconds of a transaction occurring on-chain"; no entity or address count on the pages read.
IntegrationAddress Screening through "an easy-to-use UI" and "low-latency APIs"; integrations with KYC, fraud and case management partners; rescreens via API at no extra cost.
Security and clientsTrust Center linked; certifications not readable on the pages read. "Trusted by over 1,500 customers"; customer story with Towerbank; case study with CPS, "the first police agency in Canada" to set up a blockchain investigation team.
Date read26 October 2026

Not published or not stated by Chainalysis

  • Coverage. Travel Rule not published on the pages read.
  • Pricing. Not published on the pages read.

A fact that is not published is scored as not offered or, for a fee, as if it were high. It is never estimated.

Facts read on 26 October 2026 from: chainalysis.com, chainalysis.com/product/kyt, chainalysis.com/product/address-screening, chainalysis.com/solution/crypto-compliance.

Criterion scores.

Each score with the evidence behind it.

  • Product coverage: 4/5. Wallet screening, transaction monitoring, investigations and case management published; Travel Rule not published.
  • Published pricing: 0/5. Not published on the pages read.
  • Blockchain coverage: 5/5. 400+ networks and 50M+ tokens published.
  • Attribution data: 3/5. Alert speed published; no attribution counts.
  • Integration: 4/5. UI, API and partner integrations published; no trial or go-live time.
  • Security and clients: 1/5. No certification readable; named bank and police clients.

Each criterion is scored 0 to 5 against the best published offer in the Blockchain Analytics Index. 0 means not offered or not published. How it is scored

Chainalysis alternatives.

The other providers in the same ranking, ordered by score.

ProviderScore out of 5RankStrongest for
Global Ledger3.51 of 11Crypto start-ups and OTC desks wanting monthly prices and online purchase
MistTrack3.42 of 11Crypto start-ups and Asian exchanges wanting published monthly and per-request prices
Crystal Intelligence3.23 of 11Exchanges and banks wanting the widest chain coverage and Travel Rule counterparty checks
TRM Labs2.95 of 11Banks and exchanges needing broad chain coverage with strong security credentials
Scorechain2.76 of 11European crypto firms and banks wanting screening and Travel Rule from one provider
Elliptic2.57 of 11Banks and payment firms wanting screening, monitoring and investigations with full certifications
21 Analytics1.98 of 11Banks and exchanges wanting Travel Rule software run on their own servers
AMLBot1.89 of 11Crypto start-ups wanting a free trial of screening and monitoring
Notabene1.810 of 11Crypto firms of any size needing Travel Rule compliance with a free starting tier
Merkle Science0.911 of 11Investigators and exchanges focused on sanctions exposure to Russian and Iranian exchanges

Full Blockchain Analytics Index ranking

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