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Head-to-head · Virtual Data Room Software

Firmex vs ShareVault

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Firmex #3 in Virtual Data Room Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Firmex
ShareVault #4 in Virtual Data Room Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ShareVault

Firmex leads on 0 checks, ShareVault on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFirmex · 8.6/10

Firmex scores higher on our rubric for virtual data room software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Firmex is the better fit for organizations needing configurable enterprise VDRs. ShareVault is the better fit for teams handling sensitive, regulated documents.

  • Firmex fits best

    Organizations needing configurable enterprise VDRs

  • ShareVault fits best

    Teams handling sensitive, regulated documents

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Side by side

Feature Firmex 8.6/10 Visit ↗ ShareVault 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #3 in Virtual Data Room Software #4 in Virtual Data Room Software
Best for Organizations needing configurable enterprise VDRs Teams handling sensitive, regulated documents
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Firmex 1/5 · ShareVault 1/5
Audit trail ✓ ✓
Granular permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deal Q&A Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dynamic watermarking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Document redaction Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Granular permissions, watermarks, redaction and audit trails
  • Diligence Q&A workflows and reporting for controlled document sharing
  • SAML SSO, configurable storage locations and an enterprise API
  • AI bulk redaction supports PII and PHI workflows
  • Granular controls, audit reporting, watermarking, and screen-capture blocking
  • Cloud-storage, DocuSign, SSO, SIEM, and API connectivity
Cons
  • Pricing requires a quote and varies with project or storage needs
  • No e-signature feature
  • The iOS app is removed from the app store; new users are not enabled
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Advanced encryption-key and offline features require Enterprise
Our verdict

Firmex provides cloud-based virtual data rooms for controlled sharing of confidential documents. Its stated use cases include M&A due diligence, litigation, compliance, financing, fundraising and audits, making it relevant to organizations…

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ShareVault is a cloud-based virtual data room from Pandesa Corporation for organizing and sharing confidential documents during M&A, fundraising, due diligence, partnering, licensing, legal, real estate, and similar transactions. It serves…

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  1. FirmexVirtual Data Room Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. ShareVaultVirtual Data Room Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Firmex — where it wins

    • Granular permissions, watermarks, redaction and audit trails
    • Diligence Q&A workflows and reporting for controlled document sharing
    • SAML SSO, configurable storage locations and an enterprise API

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote and varies with project or storage needs
    • No e-signature feature
    • The iOS app is removed from the app store; new users are not enabled

  • ShareVault — where it wins

    • AI bulk redaction supports PII and PHI workflows
    • Granular controls, audit reporting, watermarking, and screen-capture blocking
    • Cloud-storage, DocuSign, SSO, SIEM, and API connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • Advanced encryption-key and offline features require Enterprise
  • Firmex8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable diligence controls and support, with quote-based pricing and no mobile app for new users.

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  • ShareVault8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A compliance-focused data room with strong controls, Q&A, redaction, and broad connectors.

    Visit ShareVaultFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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