Head-to-head · Investment Banking Software
4Degrees vs DealCloud
Our verdict
- Highest score4Degrees · 8.6/10
4Degrees scores higher on our rubric for investment banking software: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
4Degrees is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams focused on warm origination. DealCloud is the better fit for investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM.
- 4Degrees fits best
Mid-market and enterprise teams focused on warm origination
- DealCloud fits best
Investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM
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Side by side
| Feature | 4Degrees 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | DealCloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Investment Banking Software | #8 in Investment Banking Software |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise teams focused on warm origination | Investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | ISO 27001, SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 4Degrees 0/2 · DealCloud 0/2 | ||
| Pitchbook builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Diligence data room | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Valuation model depth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Market data access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Users on entry plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access level | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment options | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | For investment banking and other relationship-driven teams, 4Degrees combines relationship intelligence with deal management. It captures email and calendar activity, maps professional networks, scores relationship strength, and recommends… Read the review → |
DealCloud is an AI-powered deal and relationship intelligence platform from Intapp for professional and financial services firms. Investment banks can use it to manage relationships, source deals, track pipelines, coordinate business… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
4Degrees — where it wins
- Scores relationships by communication frequency and recency.
- Recommends warm introduction paths across the team network.
- Connects relationship context with deal pipelines and reporting.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting 4Degrees, which complicates quick comparisons.
- Warm-introduction recommendations depend on the team's network context.
- Its focus on relationship-driven workflows may not suit every CRM need.
DealCloud — where it wins
- Relationship maps connect deal sourcing with relationship intelligence.
- Configurable workflows automate approvals, alerts, tasks, and notifications.
- Compliance controls, audit trails, Outlook sync, and mobile apps support daily work.
Where it doesn't
- Standard pricing is not published; prospects must schedule a demo.
- Integrations center on Microsoft 365, Outlook, and third-party market data.
- Broad configuration can require implementation planning across teams and workflows.
- 4Degrees8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A relationship-focused CRM that connects warm introductions, team context, and deal pipelines.
Visit 4DegreesFull verdict → - DealCloud7.9/10 · Pricing on request
A configurable CRM for investment banking deals, relationships, compliance, and reporting.
Visit DealCloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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