Finastra Essence vs Skaleet Core Banking Platform

Finastra Essence is a paid core banking solution built on microservices and open APIs, with real-time processing for deposits, lending and payments. It covers accounts, limits, fees, servicing and multicurrency processing across retail, SME, commercial and Shariah-compliant banking. Finastra positions it for digital challengers, fintechs, established banks and building societies. A no-code product composer and configurable business rules help banks create and adapt products. Its dynamic dashboard provides a 360-degree customer view, performance metrics and data insights. Open APIs and event-driven architecture support links with ecosystems and partners; listed complementary applications include VeriPark Digital Channels, Salt Edge Open Banking Compliance, 01 Systems SigCap and Sumsub. Finastra describes Essence as cloud-first and identifies a SaaS deployment on Microsoft Azure. The system is designed for continuous 24/7 operations, scalability and resilience. It is available through API, self-hosted and web options.

Skaleet Core Banking Platform is a configurable core banking offering for banks, neobanks, payment service providers, and Banking-as-a-Service providers. Its modules cover accounts and cards, payments, loans and savings, customer records, process automation, and connectors. The platform supports multiple account types, multi-currency balances, and transaction recording; account products have more than 50 configuration options and pre-integrated KYC solutions. Listed payment methods include credit transfers, direct debits, checks, and debit cards. Customers can use pre-integrated card processors or connect their own through an API. Skaleet describes its architecture as modular, API-centric, and event-driven, with real-time transaction triggers. The offering includes white-label mobile and web fronts, while clients may build their own applications. Pricing is on request, with modules and features tailored to customer needs. Skaleet describes a private-cloud option using EU-based data centers and states that it is ISO 27001 certified, with 99.99% uptime since launch. Its advertised implementation window is four to six months, depending on scope and migration.