The 221b Community Edition — starting with the Standard Version is now available. Designed to provide an accessible, professional AML investigation tool to a wider audience.
This article offers an in-depth look at how the Community Edition empowers different types of users to explore and adopt AML technology that was previously out of reach. It outlines the available versions, core functions, each version is best suited for, and how to get started.
Unlock access to professional-grade AML investigative tools without enterprise commitments.
Choose from versions designed for analysts, investigators, students, and compliance teams.
Use advanced features like visual link analysis and high-speed transaction tracking.
Learn, experiment, and build real-world skills with no risk or procurement delay.
- Build AML confidence in a hands-on environment — perfect for both solo use and internal training.
What Is 221b Community Edition?
221b Community Edition is a purpose-built version of our enterprise-grade AML Network Analytics software, redesigned to serve individuals, small teams, and institutions that need powerful investigative tools without enterprise infrastructure.
It offers the core functionality of our full platform: from dynamic network visualization and link analysis to pattern recognition and case management. Users can explore suspicious transaction flows, trace money trails, and examine complex relationships — all on their local machine or through a lightweight cloud experience.
This edition was created to empower users to test AML workflows, learn by doing, and refine investigation methods in a secure, practical environment.
Why Did We Create the 221b Community Edition?
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, where transactions occur at unprecedented speeds and criminal methodologies adapt in real-time, access to advanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) tools must extend beyond large institutions with substantial resources.
In 2024, financial institutions worldwide are projected to spend approximately $34.7 billion on financial crime compliance technology and an additional $155.3 billion on operations, totaling nearly $190 billion in compliance-related expenditures.
These figures underscore the necessity for an accessible of effective AML solution. 221b Community Edition was developed with this need in mind. Designed for flexibility to support a wide range of users. The Community Edition provides a responsive and cost-efficient platform to strengthen your financial crime-fighting capabilities.
What Versions Are Available?
We created multiple versions to fit different user needs — and added key features for each so you can compare clearly. Versions are marked as Free or Paid below:
Who Can Benefit and How?
From frontline investigators to strategic compliance leaders, the 221b Community Edition was built for those who bear the daily responsibility of combating financial crime — whether they work independently, in small teams, or across entire institutions. But to understand who benefits, we must first revisit why this edition was created in the first place.
For too long, access to modern AML technology has been limited by cost, complexity, and organizational size. Our mission was to lower those barriers. We envisioned a platform that could serve the many — not just the few. And that’s exactly what the Community Edition delivers.
Picture a compliance analyst in a fast-moving fintech firm: they no longer need to wait for procurement cycles to test and validate investigation frameworks. A law enforcement officer flooded with digital evidence can now instantly visualize suspicious networks and trace money trails. Even students and academics, who until now could only learn AML theory, finally have access to real tools that reflect the field’s evolving demands.
For organizations, the benefits scale naturally. Banks and fintechs use the Community Edition as a sandbox — a place to model workflows, test strategies, and pilot adoption before going full-scale. Consulting firms build training labs that mirror real cases, turning theory into capability. Regulatory bodies and public institutions gain a transparent, pressure-free environment to evaluate tools and understand the changing shape of AML enforcement.
The Community Edition exists because financial crime is evolving — and access to effective investigative tools should evolve too. Whether you’re evaluating tech, training talent, or tracking complex financial trails, the 221b Community Edition offers a smart, secure, and scalable way to get there.
How to Get Started?
We’ve made access simple by design:
Choose the version that fits your needs
Fill out a quick request form
Get your access and start working within hours
Accessing the Community Edition is designed to be straightforward. Whether you’re choosing the Standard version or trying our cloud-based Plus edition, getting started requires no heavy setup or long wait times. Simply request access, follow the guided steps, and begin exploring how 221b can support your investigative goals — all within a secure, professional environment tailored to your pace.
This is more than a product launch — it’s a call to action. Let’s build a future where advanced AML investigation is within everyone’s reach.
