Key takeaway
These are not competing products. They solve different parts of the compliance obligation.
InfoTrack's AML/CTF Compliance Centre is a screening and CDD tool: identity verification, PEP/Sanctions/Adverse Media screening and risk profiling, integrated into practice management software like LEAP and Smokeball (sister companies under ATI Group). It also includes guided compliance workflows, training modules and AUSTRAC reporting tools. Confirm the full scope of program documentation features directly with InfoTrack.
HeadStart Docs provides program documentation and an AML portal: sector-specific program documentation, a free AML portal with CDD, screening, transaction monitoring, reporting and an immutable audit log.
Different tools, different jobs
Under Tranche 2, AUSTRAC requires two things from every reporting entity:
- An AML/CTF program — documented governance, risk assessments, policies and procedures designed for your business and sector.
- Operational compliance — actually performing CDD, screening, monitoring and reporting on an ongoing basis.
InfoTrack focuses primarily on the operational side (screening, CDD, verification) with guided compliance workflows. HeadStart focuses on the program documentation side (policies, risk assessments, governance) and also provides an operational portal. The scope of each product continues to evolve — confirm current features directly with each provider.
Important: Screening and CDD tools are one part of your compliance obligation. You also need documented policies, risk assessments and a governance framework. Some providers include program documentation features; others focus on operational tools. Check what each provider includes and ensure you have both layers covered.
What each tool does
Based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Confirm current features directly with each provider.
InfoTrack
Screening and CDD tool integrated into practice management software
- CDD searches and verification
- PEP, Sanctions and Adverse Media screening
- Risk profiling tools
- Training modules
- PMS integration (LEAP, Smokeball — sister companies under ATI Group)
- Free platform access
- Guided compliance workflows and AUSTRAC reporting
- 26-location East Coast CPD roadshow (March 2026)
HeadStart Docs
Program documentation and AML portal
- Sector-specific AML/CTF program documentation
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Governance and policy documentation
- Free AML portal with CDD ($35/customer)
- Transaction monitoring and SMR reporting
- Ongoing monitoring (included in CDD)
- Immutable audit log
- Client-Pays CDD option
About InfoTrack's March 2026 roadshow
InfoTrack is running a 26-location AML/CTF compliance roadshow across the East Coast (NSW, QLD and VIC) in March 2026, jointly with LEAP (a sister company under ATI Group). These are free, CPD-accredited (2.5 points), hands-on workshops covering AML obligations for legal professionals.
What to keep in mind: The roadshow is educational and valuable. The compliance centre they demonstrate includes screening, CDD, guided workflows and AUSTRAC reporting tools. You should also ensure you have documented program policies, risk assessments and a governance framework — confirm with InfoTrack whether their Compliance Centre covers these or whether you need to source them separately.
Free programs are everywhere. Ours comes with a safety net.
AUSTRAC has released free starter kits. Some platforms offer free programs, others charge thousands. We offer ours free. The difference is what happens after you download.
Plug & Play gets you set up in minutes. But we also make room for your lawyer to check everything before you go live. Not as extra work. As an insurance policy. A ready-made brief, a requirements mapping table and optional portal access. They check you understand what you're signing up for and confirm it fits your business.
You can skip the safety net if you want. But whichever platform you use, the program you adopt is legally binding. That's not a HeadStart rule. That's how the AML/CTF Act works. We just make it easy to get a second pair of eyes before you commit.
Starting from our program instead of a blank page saves significant time. You could be set up within a day.
The difference: Other platforms give you a program and leave you to it. We give you a program and make room for your lawyer to check you're across everything before you go live.
Do you need one or both?
Many firms will use both. They solve different problems:
- HeadStart Docs = your AML/CTF program documentation, governance, risk assessment, policies, portal, monitoring and reporting
- InfoTrack = CDD searches and screening integrated into your PMS
If you already use InfoTrack for property searches in LEAP or Smokeball, adding their AML screening may be convenient for day-to-day operational checks. Check with InfoTrack what program documentation their Compliance Centre includes, and whether you need to supplement it with separate policy, risk assessment and governance documentation.
Summary
HeadStart Docs provides:
- Program documentation and an AML portal in one place
- Sector-specific program documentation (digital products)
- Transaction monitoring and SMR reporting
- An immutable audit log and annual reporting
- Client-Pays CDD at $35 per customer
- Program documentation available for 10+ Tranche 2 sectors
InfoTrack provides:
- CDD screening inside LEAP or Smokeball
- CPD-accredited training events
- PMS integration for operational convenience
- Risk profiling tools
HeadStart program documents and portal access are free. You only pay $35 per CDD. Your client can pay the CDD cost directly via Client-Pays.
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Disclaimer
Based on publicly available data as at 4 March 2026. Information may have changed after this date. Pricing and features may change. Confirm current pricing and inclusions directly with each provider. This page is general information only and not legal advice. HeadStart Docs™ sells digital products, not legal services. We do not guarantee the accuracy of information provided. Always seek advice specific to your circumstances from a qualified professional.
* Program documents and portal access are free. You only pay $35 per CDD (which can be passed to the client via Client-Pays). Optional PDD searches (Police checks $55, Bankruptcy and credit checks $20) and any independent review costs are additional.
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Read our complete Tranche 2 Guide
Key dates, affected sectors, obligations and how to prepare