# Ballerine: Free Open Source Alternative to Feedzai, Seon, SumSub

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/ballerine
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Ballerine (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Feedzai, Seon, SumSub. Reduce fraud, accelerate underwriting, and maintain compliance with AI-driven merchant risk intelligence for PSPs, banks, and fintechs.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Ballerine
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://ballerine.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/ballerine-io/ballerine
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.5k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/ballerine-io/ballerine or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Ballerine saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Feedzai](https://caniforkit.com/feedzai) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Feedzai vs Ballerine](https://caniforkit.com/vs/feedzai-vs-ballerine) |
| [Seon](https://caniforkit.com/seon) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Seon vs Ballerine](https://caniforkit.com/vs/seon-vs-ballerine) |
| [SumSub](https://caniforkit.com/sumsub) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare SumSub vs Ballerine](https://caniforkit.com/vs/sumsub-vs-ballerine) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Ballerine free and open source?
Ballerine is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Reduce fraud, accelerate underwriting, and maintain compliance with AI-driven merchant risk intelligence for PSPs, banks, and fintechs.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Ballerine?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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