Same-day room or the large-deal incumbent
Ellty vs Datasite
Datasite is the platform many investment banks use for large sell-side processes, with AI tools, SSO and a mobile app. Ellty gives investor teams the same core controls, AI features and a published price they can start on without a sales process.
Ellty
9.1/10, rank 1 of 16- Price
- $149 a month
- Trial
- 14-day free trial
- Security
- SOC 2 (hosting)
- Best for
- Fundraising, M&A and investor reporting
Datasite
8.7/10, rank 3 of 16- Price
- Quote on request
- Trial
- Demo on request
- Security
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
- Best for
- Bank-led auctions and large M&A
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Ellty | Datasite |
|---|---|---|
| Investor access control (26%) | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Diligence workflow (22%) | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Security and compliance (18%) | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| Speed to launch (18%) | 9.7 | 8.2 |
| Cost clarity (16%) | 9.9 | 5.7 |
| Overall | 9.1 | 8.7 |
Features: what only one of them lists
Built-in e-signature
Redaction in the room, Mobile app, Single sign-on
Q&A module, Activity log, Viewer watermarks, 2-step login, Bulk upload, View and download rights, AI help
Who should choose which
- You want to see the price and start a free trial today
- Your team runs several smaller deals or rounds a year
- You want a room a founder or associate can set up alone
- A bank adviser already runs the process on Datasite
- You need a native mobile app and SSO across a large organisation
- The deal is a large multi-bidder auction with a vendor project team
How investors see it
On a bank-led auction you may not choose the room; the adviser does. For deals and raises you run yourself, a self-serve room saves weeks of procurement.
By use case
| Use case | Ellty | Datasite |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | #1, 9.3 | #3, 8.9 |
| Private equity | #1, 9.3 | #2, 9.1 |
| Startup fundraising | #1, 9.5 | #3, 8.6 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | #1, 9.3 | #2, 9.1 |
| Hedge funds | #1, 9.1 | #3, 8.9 |
| IPO readiness | #1, 9.0 | #2, 8.9 |
| Real estate investment | #1, 9.1 | #2, 8.7 |
Price for your project
Ellty and Datasite: estimated cost
Pick your project, team size and how long the room stays open.
| Data room | Pricing | Total for the period |
|---|---|---|
 Citrix ShareFile | Flat | $165 |
 Digify | Flat | $360 |
| Ellty | Flat | $447 |
 DocSend | Per user | $675 |
 SecureDocs | Flat | $750 |
 CapLinked | Flat | $897 |
 iDeals | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
| Datasite | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 Ansarada | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 Firmex | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 Drooms | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 Intralinks | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 SmartRoom | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 DealRoom | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 ShareVault | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
 Venue by DFIN | Estimate | ~$2,700 to $7,500 |
Flat and per-user totals use each vendor's published entry price. "Estimate" rows do not publish a price; the range is our market band for the project you picked, not a quote from that vendor. All prices in USD, indicative, before tax.
Check before you decide
- Ask both vendors for the price of your exact project in writing.
- Invite a test investor and confirm view-only and watermarks work as described.
- Export the activity log from each and compare the detail.
- Ask for the SOC 2 report or ISO 27001 certificate if your LPs will ask.
Ellty vs Datasite FAQ
Is Datasite only for large deals?
It is used for deals of all sizes but is priced by quote and built around adviser-led processes. Smaller teams often find a published-price room easier to buy.
Do both have AI features?
Yes. Both list AI help in our facts file, such as indexing, document search and summaries. Check which features are included in your plan.
Which one do investors prefer?
Investors care most about a clean index, fast viewing and quick Q&A answers. Both deliver that; the bigger difference is on the seller's side: setup time and price.