World-Check (LSEG) is an established enterprise screening database, and for many large institutions it is the right choice. This page is for teams who need the same category of data — sanctions, watchlists, PEPs — delivered API-first, with transparent sourcing and without an enterprise procurement cycle.
| dimension | typical enterprise database | praman labs |
|---|---|---|
| Source transparency | Aggregate coverage claims; source lists shared under NDA or on request | Full itemised list of 1,197 source feeds, with live record counts, shared with every evaluating team |
| Evaluation | Sales process before hands-on access | Free live sandbox — no signup, no card; 25 free API searches |
| Delivery | Platform-centric; API and file feeds as enterprise add-ons | API-first with sub-150 ms typical response; JSON and CSV flat files on Scale plans |
| Entity resolution | Proprietary record clustering | AI resolution across 50+ languages with a human-readable rationale on every merge |
| Commercials | Annual enterprise contracts | Monthly plans, volume-based, no setup fees |
| Track record and certifications | Decades of history, established audit certifications | Younger dataset; no SOC 2 certificate yet — stated plainly on trust and security |
An honest note: if your requirement is a vendor with decades of enterprise history and completed audit certifications, an incumbent may serve you better today. If your requirement is auditable coverage you can verify yourself before paying, delivered through an API your engineers will actually enjoy — test us in the sandbox right now.
World-Check is a product of LSEG. Praman Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by LSEG. Statements about enterprise databases describe the category generally, not any vendor's specific terms.