Firmex Alternative

    Firmex Became Datasite.
    Time for Something Independent.

    Since Datasite acquired Firmex in 2021, many mid-market teams have looked for alternatives. Vetting Vault is independently focused on deals where sellers do the work, no one needs another login, and pricing stays simple.

    100% independent
    Transparent pricing
    No-account intake links

    Quick Comparison

    Independent vs Datasite-owned

    Company Status
    Independent
    Datasite subsidiary
    Per-User Cost
    $0 (unlimited)
    Tiered pricing
    Seller Account Needed
    No (intake links)
    Yes
    Mid-Market Focus
    100% dedicated
    Enterprise priorities
    Pricing Stability
    Consistent
    Post-acquisition changes

    Why Teams Look Beyond Firmex

    The Datasite acquisition changed things. Here's what teams are looking for.

    Independent

    Firmex is Now Datasite

    Firmex was acquired by Datasite in 2021. Many teams report pricing changes and shifting priorities post-acquisition. Vetting Vault remains independent and focused on mid-market deals.

    100% focused

    Uncertain Roadmap

    As a Datasite subsidiary, Firmex's product direction is now tied to enterprise priorities. Vetting Vault is 100% focused on making SMB and mid-market deals faster.

    80% less chasing

    Sellers Complete the Work

    Stop chasing documents. Vetting Vault guides your sellers through exactly what's needed. They understand, upload, and complete—you focus on closing.

    Zero friction

    No Account Required

    Share intake links and sellers complete everything without creating an account. No more asking clients to register for yet another platform.

    Transparent

    Simpler, Predictable Pricing

    One admin pays, everyone else collaborates free. No per-user fees that scale unpredictably. No post-acquisition price hikes to worry about.

    $0 per user

    Unlimited Collaborators

    Invite your entire deal team without counting seats. Lawyers, accountants, consultants—everyone collaborates free.

    Feature-by-Feature Comparison

    Pricing & Ownership

    Feature
    Vetting Vault
    Firmex
    Pricing ModelKey
    One admin pays, unlimited free collaborators
    Tiered project pricing (Datasite-owned)
    OwnershipKey
    Independent company
    Acquired by Datasite (2021)
    Per-User Fees
    $0 - everyone collaborates free
    Varies by tier
    No-Account AccessKey
    Yes - intake links work without login
    Limited guest access

    Seller/Borrower Experience

    Feature
    Vetting Vault
    Firmex
    Seller Self-ServiceKey
    Guided workflow - sellers complete work themselves
    Standard folder navigation
    Intake Links
    Complete entire workflow without account
    Not available
    Progress Tracking
    Real-time completion dashboard
    Basic status tracking
    Clear Task Visibility
    Sellers see exactly what's needed
    Folder-based organization

    Core Functionality

    Feature
    Vetting Vault
    Firmex
    Primary Purpose
    Deal orchestration - get deals closed
    Document storage for mid-market
    Request Management
    Request list IS your data room
    Separate request list tools
    Built-in Communication
    Deal chat, @mentions, threading
    Q&A module
    AI Import
    Import Excel/Word/PDF request lists
    Manual folder creation

    Platform Independence

    Feature
    Vetting Vault
    Firmex
    Company Status
    Independent, focused on innovation
    Datasite subsidiary
    Pricing Stability
    Transparent, consistent pricing
    Post-acquisition changes
    Product Roadmap
    Dedicated mid-market focus
    Aligned with Datasite strategy
    Support
    Direct, responsive support
    Merged support systems

    Ready for an Independent Alternative?

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    Comparison based on publicly available information as of January 2025. Pricing and features may vary. Contact Firmex directly for current pricing and capabilities. Vetting Vault is not affiliated with Firmex.