Head-to-head · Startup Databases
Dealroom vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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
- Dealroom9.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A broad startup intelligence platform with predictive rankings and deep data access.
Visit DealroomFull verdict → - FlareSight8.3/10 · Free plan
A focused U.S. startup database with useful filters, alerts, and low-cost paid tiers.
Visit FlareSightFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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