Review, checked October 2026
CapLinked review
A published-price room from $299 a month with Q&A, a public API and file-level rights. SOC 2.
Key points
- Score 7.8/10 (very good), rank 11 of the 16 data rooms we review.
- Price: $299 a month; free trial.
- Investor controls: 5 of 6 (viewer watermarks, view and download rights, activity log, 2-step login, q&a module).
- Security: SOC 2.
- Best for: smaller asset sales and raises.
What CapLinked is
CapLinked, founded in 2010 in the United States, publishes its pricing from $299 a month and offers a free trial. It lists Q&A, a public API, watermarking, file-level rights, 2-step login and SOC 2.
It does not list ISO 27001, SSO or AI tools.
A straightforward choice for teams who want a published price and an API.
How CapLinked scores
CapLinked scores 7.8 out of 10 overall. It is above the field average on diligence workflow, cost clarity. The chart shows each criterion against the average of all 16.
CapLinked: score by criterion
Each criterion out of 10. The red tick is the average of all 16 data rooms.
Strengths and what is missing
- Published price and free trial
- Q&A and a public API
- SOC 2
- No ISO 27001 or SSO listed
- No AI tools or redaction listed
Where CapLinked fits best
Its strongest positions across our seven investor use-case rankings:
Selling a small business
5 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: view and download rights, viewer watermarks, activity log, q&a module, bulk upload.
#8 of 16, 8.0/10Pre-seed round
5 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: activity log, viewer watermarks, view and download rights, bulk upload, 2-step login.
#8 of 16, 7.9/10SAFE and convertible note rounds
4 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: activity log, view and download rights, viewer watermarks, bulk upload.
Features
| Feature | CapLinked | What it does for investors |
|---|---|---|
| Q&A module | Listed | Investors ask questions inside the room; your team assigns, answers and publishes them, with a record of every reply. |
| Activity log | Listed | A log of which investor opened, downloaded or printed each file and for how long, ready to export. |
| Viewer watermarks | Listed | Each page shows the viewer's name or email and the time, so a leaked copy traces back to one person. |
| Redaction in the room | Not listed | Black out salaries, customer names or personal data inside the room instead of uploading edited copies. |
| Built-in e-signature | Not listed | Investors sign the NDA or the subscription documents without leaving the platform. |
| Mobile app | Not listed | A native iOS or Android app, on top of the mobile browser view most rooms offer. |
| Public API | Listed | A documented interface to create rooms, sync users and pull activity into a CRM or a fund system. |
| Single sign-on | Not listed | Your team signs in with company credentials through an identity provider such as Okta or Entra ID. |
| 2-step login | Listed | A second login step (a code or an app) for admins and investors. |
| Bulk upload | Listed | Drag a whole folder tree into the room and keep its structure and numbering. |
| View and download rights | Listed | Per-file rules for view, print and download, including view-only access that can be withdrawn. |
| AI help | Not listed | Machine help listed by the vendor, such as auto-indexing, document summaries, search or drafting Q&A answers. |
CapLinked against the field
Number of reviewed data rooms that list the feature. Yellow bars: features CapLinked lists.
CapLinked pricing
CapLinked publishes pricing from $299 a month. For a three-month Series A round with five people on your side, that comes to about $897. Free trial.
Estimate the cost of CapLinked for your deal
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.
Security and compliance
CapLinked lists SOC 2. Admins and investors can be required to use 2-step login. Single sign-on is not listed. Files can be watermarked with the viewer's details and set to view-only.
Investor controls not listed: redaction in the room.
Setup and support
Self-serve. Speed-to-launch score: 7.6/10 (average 8.1).
Check during your trial or demo
- Invite a colleague as an investor and confirm they cannot download a view-only file.
- Open a document as that investor and check the watermark shows their name and the time.
- Export the activity log and see if it shows page-level views.
- Post a question as an investor and route it to an expert on your side.
- Ask for the price of your exact project in writing, including what happens after the term.
CapLinked alternatives
CapLinked FAQ
How much does CapLinked cost?
CapLinked publishes pricing from $299 a month. A three-month Series A room with five users comes to about $897.
Does CapLinked have a free trial?
Yes, CapLinked lists a free trial.
Is CapLinked secure enough for institutional investors?
CapLinked lists SOC 2 and 2-step login. If your LPs or IT policy require ISO 27001, check this point with the vendor.
Does CapLinked have a Q&A module?
Yes. Investors can ask questions inside the room, and your team can assign, answer and publish them with a full record.
What are the best CapLinked alternatives?
The closest alternatives by use and score are Citrix ShareFile, SecureDocs, DealRoom. See the full ranking for all 16.