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Users commend the responsive customer support of Unit21, enhancing their experience and facilitating effective problem-solving. (6 mentions)
Users highlight the flexibility of Unit21, allowing tailored rules and workflows that adapt to unique needs seamlessly. (6 mentions)
Users highlight the flexibility of rule customization in Unit21, tailoring workflows to meet specific needs effectively. (6 mentions)
Users value the customization options in Unit21, enabling seamless adaptation to unique data and workflow needs. (5 mentions)
Users appreciate the flexibility and user-friendliness of Unit21, enhancing their transaction monitoring and compliance efficiency. (4 mentions)
Users value the strong teamwork and support from Unit21, enhancing collaboration and ensuring successful implementations. (4 mentions)
Users praise Unit21 for its effective compliance capabilities, streamlining alert review and enhancing workflow efficiency. (3 mentions)
Users report data inaccuracy in Unit21, impacting investigations and causing inconsistencies in case information and exports. (3 mentions)
Users find the complex usability of Unit21 challenging initially, impacting their ability to navigate the interface effectively. (2 mentions)
Users find the rule setup options complex initially, yet they become manageable with familiarity over time. (1 mentions)
Users experience inaccurate data fields during investigations, leading to complications and undermining confidence in the product. (1 mentions)
Users find the inefficient alert system problematic, as it risks losing crucial information during updates on cases. (1 mentions)
Users find the interface clunky and slow, making navigation and rule setup frustrating and time-consuming. (1 mentions)
Users find the steep learning curve challenging due to the lack of intuitive training resources on Unit21. (1 mentions)
Users note the missing real-time features in Unit21, which limit its effectiveness for some tasks. (1 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Unit21

1. Customer Support
Users commend the responsive customer support of Unit21, enhancing their experience and facilitating effective problem-solving.
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Mandy C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been straightforward to work with, and their platform is flexible enough to adapt to our needs without requiring constant back-and-forth. I

Manuel Romero Z.
MZ

Manuel Romero Z.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"A holistic transactional analysis experience for effective AML Compliance."

What do you like about Unit21?

The tool's ability to provide an effective way to analyze transactions, aggregate data, and detect links between people. The most remarkable thing abo

2. Flexibility
Users highlight the flexibility of Unit21, allowing tailored rules and workflows that adapt to unique needs seamlessly.
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Mandy C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been straightforward to work with, and their platform is flexible enough to adapt to our needs without requiring constant back-and-forth. I

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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit21 is a perfect partner!"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been extremely helpful in working with us to get our data integrated into their system. I appreciate their flexibility in figuring out how

3. Rule Customization
Users highlight the flexibility of rule customization in Unit21, tailoring workflows to meet specific needs effectively.
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Mandy C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been straightforward to work with, and their platform is flexible enough to adapt to our needs without requiring constant back-and-forth. I

Verified User
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit21 is a perfect partner!"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been extremely helpful in working with us to get our data integrated into their system. I appreciate their flexibility in figuring out how

4. Customization
Users value the customization options in Unit21, enabling seamless adaptation to unique data and workflow needs.
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Mandy C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been straightforward to work with, and their platform is flexible enough to adapt to our needs without requiring constant back-and-forth. I

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit21 is a perfect partner!"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been extremely helpful in working with us to get our data integrated into their system. I appreciate their flexibility in figuring out how

5. Features
Users appreciate the flexibility and user-friendliness of Unit21, enhancing their transaction monitoring and compliance efficiency.
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Manuel Romero Z.
MZ

Manuel Romero Z.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"A holistic transactional analysis experience for effective AML Compliance."

What do you like about Unit21?

The tool's ability to provide an effective way to analyze transactions, aggregate data, and detect links between people. The most remarkable thing abo

Hemant D.
HD

Hemant D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit 21 - User Review"

What do you like about Unit21?

What stands out most about Unit21 is its flexibility. It enables us to tailor rules and workflows to our specific needs without being constrained by a

6. Teamwork
Users value the strong teamwork and support from Unit21, enhancing collaboration and ensuring successful implementations.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit21 is a perfect partner!"

What do you like about Unit21?

Unit21 has been extremely helpful in working with us to get our data integrated into their system. I appreciate their flexibility in figuring out how

Hemant D.
HD

Hemant D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Unit 21 - User Review"

What do you like about Unit21?

What stands out most about Unit21 is its flexibility. It enables us to tailor rules and workflows to our specific needs without being constrained by a

7. Compliance
Users praise Unit21 for its effective compliance capabilities, streamlining alert review and enhancing workflow efficiency.
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Manuel Romero Z.
MZ

Manuel Romero Z.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"A holistic transactional analysis experience for effective AML Compliance."

What do you like about Unit21?

The tool's ability to provide an effective way to analyze transactions, aggregate data, and detect links between people. The most remarkable thing abo

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Our experience with Unit21"

What do you like about Unit21?

I appreciate that Unit21 was built with compliance teams in mind, most of the products in this space requires a lot of engineering support. The abilit

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Unit21

1. Data Inaccuracy
Users report data inaccuracy in Unit21, impacting investigations and causing inconsistencies in case information and exports.
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Verified User

4.0/5

"great way to manager cases and work flow"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

data fields are sometimes inaccurate when doing an investigation

MC

Mandy C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

There are some challenges with Unit21 as it relates to the ability to search or filter by custom fields. Also, when exporting cases or alerts out of

2. Complex Usability
Users find the complex usability of Unit21 challenging initially, impacting their ability to navigate the interface effectively.
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Kortney C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient, Transparent, and Flexible Platform for Managing Alerts"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Some of the rule setup options can feel a bit complex at first, but once you get used to the logic, it’s manageable.

Eric S.
ES

Eric S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Efficient Case Management and Audit Tools That Save Time"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

The interface takes a little awhile getting used to. Interface is very challenging to make use friendly. Although it is good I feel it could be better

3. Complexity
Users find the rule setup options complex initially, yet they become manageable with familiarity over time.
See 1 mentions

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KC

Kortney C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient, Transparent, and Flexible Platform for Managing Alerts"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Some of the rule setup options can feel a bit complex at first, but once you get used to the logic, it’s manageable.

4. Inaccuracy
Users experience inaccurate data fields during investigations, leading to complications and undermining confidence in the product.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User
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Verified User

4.0/5

"great way to manager cases and work flow"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

data fields are sometimes inaccurate when doing an investigation

5. Inefficient Alert System
Users find the inefficient alert system problematic, as it risks losing crucial information during updates on cases.
See 1 mentions

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Jorge B.
JB

Jorge B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Tool, lots of Features, easy to use, and regularly updated"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

I Dislike that sometimes when working on a Case with a lot of information, it can update wrong, and end up deleting all info from the case, either add

6. Initial Problems
Users find the interface clunky and slow, making navigation and rule setup frustrating and time-consuming.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Our experience with Unit21"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

With the volume of cases we see, the interface can feel a bit clunky and the search filtering can be a bit slow. Also, setting up rules can be time co

7. Learning Difficulty
Users find the steep learning curve challenging due to the lack of intuitive training resources on Unit21.
See 1 mentions

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Manuel Romero Z.
MZ

Manuel Romero Z.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"A holistic transactional analysis experience for effective AML Compliance."

What do you dislike about Unit21?

While it has a detailed documentation center on how to effectively configure the tool, and like other AML Compliance tools, it lacks a training center

8. Missing Features
Users note the missing real-time features in Unit21, which limit its effectiveness for some tasks.
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AN

3.5/5

"Very good and improving"

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Still missing certain real-time features, l

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Head of Payments Risk Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible Platform with Outstanding Support and Customization"
What do you like best about Unit21?

Unit21 has been straightforward to work with, and their platform is flexible enough to adapt to our needs without requiring constant back-and-forth. I appreciate that we can test things in the sandbox environment before moving to production, which gives us confidence in how the data will flow and appear. The ability to map fields and customize rules based on our program identifiers and transaction types has been helpful. Their team is responsive when we need clarification or adjustments, and they're open to feedback, which is important to us as we work through new program implementations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

There are some challenges with Unit21 as it relates to the ability to search or filter by custom fields. Also, when exporting cases or alerts out of the system, there have been some inconsistencies with exported data that we're working through. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KC
Compliance Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient, Transparent, and Flexible Platform for Managing Alerts"
What do you like best about Unit21?

The bulk admin function has been really useful for clearing alerts quickly. I like that I can clear out false positives efficiently and keep things manageable. It's also helpful to have a clear logic behind why certain alerts are flagged, even if it's because there's no history in the platform yet. That transparency makes it easier to explain things to my boss and stay on top of what's happening. The flexibility to tweak rules after the initial setup is also a big plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Some of the rule setup options can feel a bit complex at first, but once you get used to the logic, it’s manageable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matias M.
MM
Senior Compliance Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Tool designed to mitigate risk"
What do you like best about Unit21?

The flexibility of the rules and the ability to customize them to fit our specific needs is what I like most about Unit21. For example, we've been able to create rules that screen external entities based on specific criteria like token set ratios and other custom data fields. The platform allows us to validate and tweak these rules before going live, which is really helpful. I also appreciate that the team is responsive and willing to help us with adjustments when needed. The setup process for features like watchlist screening has been straightforward, and the platform's design makes it easy to configure workflows and buttons for our internal processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

I have been using Unit21 for three years now, and there have always been areas for improvement, but I feel that recently, the improvements have been substantial, and I can't find any negative points to highlight.

Just to mention one thing: there is a lack of courses with certifications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eric S.
ES
BSA Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Case Management and Audit Tools That Save Time"
What do you like best about Unit21?

Case and alert management have been great. The audit features also allows us to present prior filings in a clean format relatively quickly. It has reduced errors on our SARs and cut down on time to file for our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

The interface takes a little awhile getting used to. Interface is very challenging to make use friendly. Although it is good I feel it could be better with less noise or some tweaks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Effortless Fraud Detection with Customizable Workflows"
What do you like best about Unit21?

I use Unit21 to monitor transactions, detect fraud, and manage compliance investigations all in one place. I like how easy it is to customize workflows and rules without coding, which makes spotting fraud and managing investigations much faster. The AI features really help simplify complex data, and they help me catch fraud faster and reduce false alerts. The setup was pretty straightforward, and most of it we could do without coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Sometimes setting up complex rules can be a bit tricky, and the reporting interface could be more intuitive. A few more templates or guided setup would make it easier for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roberto C.
RC
"No-Code Freedom with Effortless Fraud Detection"
What do you like best about Unit21?

I like that Unit21 helps me identify and block fraudulent activity. I appreciate the no-code freedom, which lets me create, test, and launch complex fraud detection rules by myself. I can design my own to-do list for investigations, allowing the compliance team to set a custom path for specific case types like cryptocurrency without needing a developer to change the software's layout. I also find that Unit21 automates the filing process by pre-populating the required forms collected during investigations and submitting them directly to FinCEN, which helps make the business audit-ready anytime. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Nothing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Guillermo R.
GR
"User-Friendly and Customizable Transaction Monitoring"
What do you like best about Unit21?

I love how easy and user-friendly Unit21 is for setting up, making the initial process smooth and stress-free. I appreciate its capability to create custom rules with our own variables, allowing for a tailored approach to transaction monitoring and alert investigations. The shadow mode feature and the ability to file SARs are invaluable, enhancing our monitoring accuracy and compliance efficiency. The organization and documentation features for alerts and cases are incredibly useful, ensuring our processes are well-documented and accessible. Additionally, the reporting and statistical capabilities for alerts and cases allow us to prepare and organize our department effectively in our unique way. The integration with our in-house developed core system and ComplyAdvantage enhances our monitoring and compliance efforts. I truly find the ability to design processes and access reporting in our preferred manner super friendly, making Unit21 a solution I'd choose again. Overall, I'd rate it a 9 out of 10 and highly recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Nothing at the moment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lisa L.
LL
Chief Compliance and AML BSA Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Unit21 Transaction Monitoring"
What do you like best about Unit21?

Unit21 is constantly iterating on its products and services after curating feedback from both its users and industry players. This contributes to the functionality and optimization of the software benefitting all. If something does not work, they are willing to listen and quickly provide services through excellent customer support.

The case management is highly flexible and can easily be customized implemented for multiple works streams. The team continues to use and leverage new features to optimize their work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

As this is a shared application, response times can vary depending on traffic from all customers. There is not a dedicated space. While this may not be as problematic for AML rules it is a consideration for appropriate rules engines and data optimization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luis M.
LM
Head of Compliance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Very close partner, nearly white glove experience!"
What do you like best about Unit21?

Unit21 has been a solid tool for us, especially when it comes to case management. The way it tracks everything and lets us organize investigations is really helpful. It’s much better than other vendors we’ve tried, where case management is very basic. With Unit21, we can track alerts, investigations, and even queue things up for our team in a way that makes sense. The ability to customize rules and use dynamic models is also something I’ve found useful. I’ve been able to play around with IP data enrichment and set up rules for things like VPNs and bots, which is something we’ve needed. The documentation they provide is clear, and it’s easy to follow along when setting up new features. Overall, it’s a tool that works well for what we need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

They have been growing a lot since we contracted the service, and our CSM have changed a couple times, this I not a downside since we have experienced very good level of support and broad understanding of products every time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hemant D.
HD
Compliance Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Unit 21 - User Review"
What do you like best about Unit21?

What stands out most about Unit21 is its flexibility. It enables us to tailor rules and workflows to our specific needs without being constrained by a rigid framework. I also really value the hands-on support from their team. Whenever we had questions about setting up rules or optimizing workflows, they were quick to respond and even offered to help us build out specific scenarios. Another key feature I appreciate is the ability to test and validate rules before activating them—this gives us confidence that what we’re implementing will perform as expected. Overall, it’s a system that adapts to us, not the other way around. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Unit21?

Haven't experienced any setbacks from a user point of view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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