Shard alternatives compared
The services closest to Shard — the same kind of product and the same networks — and what each does better. Every reason comes from the facts on our reviews; sources checked 4 Nov 2026.
Why look beyond Shard
- Payment in rubles only, to an account at a bank on the US SDN sanctions list
- Account needed before the first check; data stored only in Russia
- No Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum or XRP Ledger; its manual still lists only five networks
Shard confirms 6 of the 10 core networks on its own pages (Bitcoin, Ethereum, TRON, BNB Chain, TON and Litecoin). Read the Shard review.
Closest alternatives
| Service | Price | Shared core networks | Score | Better than Shard at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MistTrackWeb app | Free · API $0.20 Free web tool | 6 of 6 | 7.9 | a free option and more core networks confirmed (9 vs 6) |
| BitOKTelegram bot | from $0.35 Free checks for new users | 5 of 6 | 8.5 | higher score (8.5 vs 8.1) and more core networks confirmed (7 vs 6) Shard vs BitOK → |
| MetaSleuthWeb app | Free Free, no account | 4 of 6 | 7.6 | a free option, more core networks confirmed (7 vs 6) and no account for the first check |
| Quppy AML BotTelegram botUse with care | 0.23–0.45 USDT 5 free checks | 5 of 6 | 7.5 | more core networks confirmed (8 vs 6) |
| Cryptomus AML CheckerWeb appUse with care | 0.40–0.44 USDT 3 free checks | 4 of 6 | 6.3 | Nothing on our criteria |
| PublicAMLWeb appUse with care | Free Free, no account | 4 of 6 | 6.2 | a free option and no account for the first check |
Closest = most core networks in common, the same kind of product and the higher score. “Better at” lists only differences we could verify on each service’s own pages; a blank means we found none on our criteria, not that the service is worse.
FAQ
What is the closest alternative to Shard?
MistTrack: it confirms 6 of the same core networks and offers a free option and more core networks confirmed (9 vs 6). See the table for the other options.
Is there a free alternative to Shard?
MistTrack, BitOK, MetaSleuth, Quppy AML, Cryptomus and PublicAML offer free checks (see each review for the limits).