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Head-to-head · Company Databases

Global Database vs PrivCo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Global Database #1 in Company Databases 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Try Global Database
PrivCo #7 in Company Databases 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit PrivCo

Global Database leads on 0 checks, PrivCo on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGlobal Database · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly PrivCo
  • Free trialonly PrivCo
  • Most featuresPrivCo · 2 of 4

Global Database scores higher on our rubric for company databases: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

PrivCo offers free plan; Global Database doesn't.

Global Database is the better fit for global company and executive research. PrivCo is the better fit for private-company financial research.

  • Global Database fits best

    Global company and executive research

  • PrivCo fits best

    Private-company financial research

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Side by side

Feature Global Database 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PrivCo 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Company Databases #7 in Company Databases
Best for Global company and executive research Private-company financial research
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Global Database 1/4 · PrivCo 2/4
Advanced filters Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Technographic data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Intent signals Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Company records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly export limit Not checked yet 1000 records/mo
Our review
Pros
  • Searches company records across firmographic and digital signals
  • Combines executive discovery with direct phones and business emails
  • Supports exports, CRM sync, APIs, enrichment and registry monitoring
  • Searches and filters more than 5 million private companies
  • Covers financials, ownership, funding, M&A, contacts, and monitoring
  • Offers bulk exports, REST API, MCP, Copilot, and Chrome access
Cons
  • Paid pricing is handled through contact sales
  • No stated trial duration
  • Does not provide intent data
  • Focuses primarily on U.S. private companies
  • Advanced capabilities are divided across separate tiers
  • List Builder trial requires a card and cancellation within seven days for a refund
Our verdict

Global Database is a B2B company intelligence platform for sales, compliance, risk, data, and investment teams. Its searchable records cover company details, executives, contacts, financials, ownership, corporate linkages, digital…

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PrivCo is a web-based database focused primarily on U.S. private companies. It is designed for investment banking, private equity, venture capital, sales, consulting, corporate M&A, and academic research. The platform combines company…

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  1. Global DatabaseCompany Databases 9.4Pricing on request
  2. PrivCoCompany Databases 8.6Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Global Database — where it wins

    • Searches company records across firmographic and digital signals
    • Combines executive discovery with direct phones and business emails
    • Supports exports, CRM sync, APIs, enrichment and registry monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing is handled through contact sales
    • No stated trial duration
    • Does not provide intent data

  • PrivCo — where it wins

    • Searches and filters more than 5 million private companies
    • Covers financials, ownership, funding, M&A, contacts, and monitoring
    • Offers bulk exports, REST API, MCP, Copilot, and Chrome access

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses primarily on U.S. private companies
    • Advanced capabilities are divided across separate tiers
    • List Builder trial requires a card and cancellation within seven days for a refund
  • Global Database9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad research platform for global company, executive, contact and registry intelligence.

    Try Global DatabaseFull verdict →
  • PrivCo8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad private-company research database with advanced filters, monitoring, exports, and API access.

    Visit PrivCoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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