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IBANforge vs Mastra
Mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI agents, not a financial data API.
IBANforgeIBAN validation and bank-data API for software and AI agents
MastraTypeScript framework for AI agentsWhich to pick
Pick IBANforge if you want…
- IBAN validation with bank-level enrichment
- The lower starting price: $29/month against $250/month
- Integrations with Python SDK, Java 17+ SDK or .NET 8 SDK (on IBANforge's list, not Mastra's)
Pick Mastra if you want…
- Typed AI agents with built-in observability
- AI agent development
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Node (on Mastra's list, not IBANforge's)
Side by side
- What it is
- IBANforge:IBANforge validates IBANs, provides bank and BIC data, and offers compliance checks via a REST API and SDKs.
- Mastra:Mastra is an open-source TypeScript framework for building AI agents with memory, tools, workflows and observability.
- Best for
- IBANforge:IBAN validation with bank-level enrichment
- Mastra:Typed AI agents with built-in observability
- Who it’s for
- IBANforge:Developers building ERP, invoicing, payroll, or AI-agent payment workflows.
- Mastra:TypeScript developers building AI-powered applications and agents.
- Pricing
- IBANforge:Freemium
- Mastra:Freemium
- Plans
- IBANforge:Free tier 0 · Pro $29 per month · Credit packs from $4 · File audit $149 · Editor / OEM $149 per month
- Mastra:Starter $0 per month · Teams $250 per month
- Open source
- IBANforge:Yes, 3 GitHub stars
- Mastra:Yes, 28,481 GitHub stars
- Works with
- IBANforge:Python SDK, Java 17+ SDK, .NET 8 SDK, Google Sheets add-on, n8n node, Odoo 18 module
- Mastra:React, Next.js, Node, LibSQL, Postgres, Vite
IBANforge features
- IBAN format & checksum validation. Checks length, structure and modulo-97 checksum for 89 countries.
- Bank and BIC lookup. Returns the issuing bank name, BIC/SWIFT code and source data.
- National register verification. Shows whether the bank code is allocated in eight countries.
- SEPA reachability & payee readiness. Verifies EPC registers for instant payments and payee status.
- Sanctions screening. Performs OFAC, EU and UN sanctions checks at the bank level.
- Batch validation. Validates multiple IBANs in one call, charging one unit per IBAN.
- File audit service. Uploads CSV/Excel supplier files, flags problematic IBANs and returns an annotated workbook.
- MCP server for AI agents. One-line install lets agents pay per call in USDC via x402 without an account.
Mastra features
- Typed Agents. Define agents with instructions, models, tools and runtime behavior in TypeScript.
- Workflows. Compose multi-step, retryable, branchable workflows with typed control flow.
- Harness. Coordinate multi-mode agents with shared state, threads and storage.
- Memory. Durable observational memory with semantic recall and thread-aware storage.
- Observability. Logs, metrics, traces, datasets and signals for full runtime insight.
- Server & Studio. Run agents locally or in Mastra Cloud and manage them via a web studio.
IBANforge vs Mastra FAQ
Is IBANforge or Mastra free?+
IBANforge has a free plan; paid plans start at $29/month (Pro). Mastra has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $250/month (Teams).
Which is cheaper, IBANforge or Mastra?+
IBANforge is cheaper to start with: IBANforge's Pro plan ($29/month) against Mastra's Teams plan ($250/month).
Is IBANforge or Mastra open source?+
Yes, both are open source: IBANforge (cammac-creator/ibanforge on GitHub, MIT license) and Mastra (mastra-ai/mastra on GitHub).
Do IBANforge and Mastra integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: IBANforge lists Python SDK, Java 17+ SDK, .NET 8 SDK, Google Sheets add-on and 2 more; Mastra lists React, Next.js, Node, LibSQL and 2 more.
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