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Head-to-head · Startup Databases

Dealroom vs FlareSight

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Dealroom #2 in Startup Databases 9.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dealroom
FlareSight #8 in Startup Databases 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FlareSight

Dealroom leads on 0 checks, FlareSight on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDealroom · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Dealroom
  • Most featuresFlareSight · 5 of 5

Dealroom scores higher on our rubric for startup databases: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Dealroom is the better fit for investors needing predictive startup intelligence. FlareSight is the better fit for U.S. funding research on a smaller budget.

  • Dealroom fits best

    Investors needing predictive startup intelligence

  • FlareSight fits best

    U.S. funding research on a smaller budget

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Side by side

Feature Dealroom 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FlareSight 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #2 in Startup Databases #8 in Startup Databases
Best for Investors needing predictive startup intelligence U.S. funding research on a smaller budget
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $24/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Dealroom 0/5 · FlareSight 5/5
Company profiles Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Funding data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Founder profiles Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Advanced search Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Saved alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Export access Not checked yet Api
Company records Not checked yet 126812
Our review
Pros
  • Predictive Signal rankings identify companies likely to raise funding
  • Advanced company, people, funding, and technology filters
  • API, MCP, CRM, and warehouse integrations support internal workflows
  • SEC Form D filings are ingested within 24 hours
  • Detailed filters cover sector, stage, geography, and funding
  • Free plan includes all search filters and weekly alerts
Cons
  • Premium pricing starts at €12,600 annually
  • Premium and Premium Plus start from three seats
  • Advanced access is split across higher paid tiers
  • Coverage is limited to U.S. startups
  • API access is available only on the Pro plan
  • Free users get 5 company profile views per day
Our verdict

Dealroom is a web-based data and intelligence platform for venture capital firms, private equity investors, corporates, governments, universities, and consultancies. It maps startups, high-growth companies, investors, founders, funding…

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FlareSight is a startup funding intelligence platform for sales teams, recruiters, investors, researchers, and founders. It indexes U.S. SEC Form D filings and provides searchable records for funding rounds, sectors, locations, founders,…

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  1. DealroomStartup Databases 9.2Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. FlareSightStartup Databases 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dealroom — where it wins

    • Predictive Signal rankings identify companies likely to raise funding
    • Advanced company, people, funding, and technology filters
    • API, MCP, CRM, and warehouse integrations support internal workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium pricing starts at €12,600 annually
    • Premium and Premium Plus start from three seats
    • Advanced access is split across higher paid tiers
  • FlareSight — where it wins

    • SEC Form D filings are ingested within 24 hours
    • Detailed filters cover sector, stage, geography, and funding
    • Free plan includes all search filters and weekly alerts

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to U.S. startups
    • API access is available only on the Pro plan
    • Free users get 5 company profile views per day

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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