Datasite's per-page pricing and complex folder structures are designed for $100M+ deals. For SMB and mid-market transactions, you need a platform where sellers do the work, no one needs another login, and you don't pay per user.
Key differences for mid-market deals
Datasite is powerful for Fortune 500 M&A. For everything else, there's a better way.
Datasite's per-page and per-user model can cost $5,000+ monthly for mid-market deals. Vetting Vault's flat rate with unlimited free collaborators dramatically reduces your data room spend.
Stop chasing documents. Vetting Vault guides your sellers and borrowers through exactly what's needed. They understand, upload, and complete—you focus on closing.
Share intake links and sellers complete everything without creating yet another login. Perfect for clients who struggle with technology or don't want another account.
No more 'which Excel file is current?' Every document ties to its specific request with live progress tracking. One source of truth for everyone.
Import your existing Excel, Word, or PDF request lists. AI structures everything into an actionable workspace while Datasite requires hours of manual folder creation.
Invite your entire deal team—buyers, sellers, lawyers, accountants—without per-user fees. Datasite charges $50-200 per user, making large teams expensive.
See exactly how Vetting Vault compares to Datasite across every dimension
Yes, significantly. Datasite uses per-page and per-user pricing that can cost $2,000-5,000+ monthly for mid-market deals. Vetting Vault offers flat-rate pricing where only deal creators pay and all collaborators join free. Most teams save 70-90% compared to Datasite.
Yes! You can import your existing request lists and start fresh in Vetting Vault. Our AI-powered import reads Excel, Word, or PDF files and structures everything automatically. Many teams make the switch when they realize Datasite's complexity isn't worth the cost for their deal size.
Absolutely. We offer enterprise-grade security including SOC 2 compliance, bank-level encryption, granular permissions, complete audit trails, and document watermarking. Security standards are equivalent—the difference is in usability and pricing.
Datasite excels at very large, complex enterprise M&A ($100M+ deals) with 100+ bidders and legacy system requirements. If you're doing Fortune 500 transactions with specific enterprise integration needs, Datasite's complexity may be justified. For SMB and mid-market deals, Vetting Vault is more cost-effective and easier to use.
Yes! That's a core differentiator. Vetting Vault guides sellers and borrowers through exactly what's needed with clear tasks, due dates, and progress tracking. They can even complete everything via intake links without creating an account. You stop chasing documents and start closing deals.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of January 2025. Pricing and features may vary. Contact Datasite directly for current pricing and capabilities. Vetting Vault is not affiliated with Datasite.