Review, checked October 2026
Intralinks review
A capital-markets and M&A veteran with ISO 27001, SOC 2, SSO and redaction. Quote only, demo on request.
Key points
- Score 8.3/10 (very good), rank 7 of the 16 data rooms we review.
- Price: Quote on request; demo on request.
- Investor controls: 6 of 6 (viewer watermarks, view and download rights, activity log, 2-step login, q&a module, redaction in the room).
- Security: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
- Best for: regulated and capital-markets deals.
What Intralinks is
Intralinks, founded in 1996 in the United States, is one of the oldest names in virtual data rooms. It lists ISO 27001, SOC 2, single sign-on, Q&A, redaction and the full set of access controls.
Pricing is quoted per project and there is no free trial.
Common in banking, capital markets and regulated industries, where security reviews are formal and long.
How Intralinks scores
Intralinks scores 8.3 out of 10 overall. It is above the field average on investor access control, diligence workflow, security and compliance. The chart shows each criterion against the average of all 16.
Intralinks: score by criterion
Each criterion out of 10. The red tick is the average of all 16 data rooms.
Strengths and what is missing
- ISO 27001, SOC 2 and SSO
- Q&A, redaction and file-level rights
- Long record in capital markets
- No AI tools listed
- No public API or mobile app listed
- Quote only, no free trial
Where Intralinks fits best
Its strongest positions across our seven investor use-case rankings:
Limited partners
5 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: view and download rights, viewer watermarks, activity log, 2-step login, q&a module.
#3 of 16, 8.7/10Fintech startups
5 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: 2-step login, view and download rights, activity log, viewer watermarks, single sign-on.
#3 of 16, 8.8/10Healthtech and medtech
5 of the 5 must-have features for this use case: 2-step login, view and download rights, redaction in the room, activity log, viewer watermarks.
Features
| Feature | Intralinks | 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 | 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 | Not listed | A documented interface to create rooms, sync users and pull activity into a CRM or a fund system. |
| Single sign-on | 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. |
Intralinks against the field
Number of reviewed data rooms that list the feature. Yellow bars: features Intralinks lists.
Intralinks pricing
Intralinks does not publish a price and quotes per project, usually on the number of users, the data volume and how long the room stays open. Ask for the full price in writing, including overage and archive fees. Demo on request.
Estimate the cost of Intralinks 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
Intralinks lists SOC 2, ISO 27001. Admins and investors can be required to use 2-step login. Single sign-on is available for your own team. Files can be watermarked with the viewer's details and set to view-only.
Setup and support
Vendor-led setup on most projects. Speed-to-launch score: 8.0/10 (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.
Intralinks alternatives
Head-to-head: Intralinks vs Venue by DFIN.
Intralinks FAQ
How much does Intralinks cost?
Intralinks does not publish a price; it quotes per project. As a guide, quote-only rooms usually cost $900 to $2,500 a month for a Series A round and more for a buyout or auction.
Does Intralinks have a free trial?
No free trial is listed; Intralinks offers a demo on request.
Is Intralinks secure enough for institutional investors?
Intralinks lists SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 2-step login. ISO 27001 covers most institutional security questionnaires.
Does Intralinks 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 Intralinks alternatives?
The closest alternatives by use and score are SmartRoom, Datasite, iDeals. See the full ranking for all 16.