Virtual Data Room Comparison Guide

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    Find the Right Fit for Your Deals

    Traditional data rooms store documents. Vetting Vault orchestrates your entire deal workflow— where sellers complete the work themselves, no one needs another login, and only one person pays.

    Vetting Vault vs Traditional Data Rooms

    See how our deal orchestration approach compares to traditional document storage

    Capability
    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs
    Pricing Model
    One admin pays, unlimited free collaborators
    Per-user fees ($50-200/user)
    Seller/Borrower Experience
    Guided workflow, no training needed
    Navigate complex folder structures
    Account Required
    Optional - intake links work without login
    Every user must create account
    Request Tracking
    Live progress, assignments, due dates
    Manual spreadsheet tracking
    Core Purpose
    Orchestrate entire deal workflow
    Store documents in folders
    Team Communication
    Built-in chat, @mentions, threading
    Separate email/Slack threads
    Setup Time
    Minutes with AI import
    Hours of manual folder creation
    Both Sides Collaborate
    Yes - unified workspace
    Separate buyer/seller silos
    Progress Visibility
    Real-time dashboard
    Manual status updates
    Target Market
    SMB & mid-market deals
    Enterprise transactions

    Why Deal Teams Switch to Vetting Vault

    Key differences that make deals close faster

    Sellers Complete the Work Themselves

    Unlike traditional VDRs where the buyer team does everything, Vetting Vault guides your sellers and borrowers through exactly what's needed. They understand the requests, upload documents, and complete tasks—you stop chasing and start closing.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    No-Account Intake Links

    Share a simple link and your sellers or borrowers complete the entire workflow without creating yet another login. Perfect for clients who aren't tech-savvy or don't want another account to manage.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    One Pays, Everyone Collaborates

    Only deal creators pay. Invite unlimited buyers, sellers, lawyers, accountants—everyone collaborates for free. Traditional VDRs charge $50-200 per user, making 20-person deals extremely expensive.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    Request List = Data Room

    Your request list IS your data room. Every document is tied to its specific request with live progress tracking. No more 'which Excel file is current?' or scattered folder structures.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    Built-In Deal Communication

    Deal chat with @mentions, threaded comments on requests, and automatic notifications. Stop juggling Email, Slack, SharePoint, texts, and Dropbox—everything in one auditable workspace.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    AI-Powered Setup

    Import your existing Excel, Word, or PDF request lists and AI structures everything into an actionable workspace in minutes. Traditional setup takes hours of manual folder creation.

    Vetting Vault
    Traditional VDRs

    Compare Individual Providers

    Detailed comparisons with the most popular virtual data room providers

    40%
    Faster Deal Closing
    20+
    Hours Saved Per Week
    $0
    Per Collaborator
    500+
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What makes Vetting Vault different from Datasite, Intralinks, or Firmex?

    Traditional VDRs are document storage systems. Vetting Vault is a deal orchestration platform where your request list IS your data room. Sellers complete work themselves via guided workflows or no-account intake links. Only deal creators pay—everyone else collaborates free. We focus on getting deals closed, not just storing files.

    Can my sellers or borrowers use Vetting Vault without creating an account?

    Yes! Our no-account intake links let sellers and borrowers complete the entire workflow without creating a login. They receive a secure link, see exactly what's needed, upload documents, and mark tasks complete—all without managing another password. Perfect for clients who aren't tech-savvy.

    How does Vetting Vault pricing compare to traditional VDRs?

    Traditional VDRs charge $50-200 per user. For a 20-person deal team, that's $1,000-4,000/month. Vetting Vault uses a one-pays model: only the deal creator subscribes, and unlimited collaborators use the platform for free. This typically saves teams 70-90% on data room costs.

    Is Vetting Vault secure enough for M&A and lending deals?

    Absolutely. We offer enterprise-grade security including SOC 2 compliance, bank-level encryption, granular permissions, complete audit trails, and secure document watermarking. Many PE firms and lenders trust us with their most sensitive transactions.

    Can I import my existing request lists?

    Yes! Our AI-powered import reads your existing Excel, Word, or PDF diligence lists and automatically structures them into an actionable workspace. What takes hours of manual folder creation with traditional VDRs takes minutes with Vetting Vault.

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