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Head-to-head · Investment Banking Software

PitchBook vs DealCloud

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score PitchBook #3 in Investment Banking Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PitchBook
DealCloud #8 in Investment Banking Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit DealCloud

PitchBook leads on 0 checks, DealCloud on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePitchBook · 8.4/10

PitchBook scores higher on our rubric for investment banking software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

PitchBook is the better fit for teams needing investor, company, and deal research. DealCloud is the better fit for investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM.

  • PitchBook fits best

    Teams needing investor, company, and deal research

  • DealCloud fits best

    Investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM

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Side by side

Feature PitchBook 8.4/10 Visit ↗ DealCloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #3 in Investment Banking Software #8 in Investment Banking Software
Best for Teams needing investor, company, and deal research Investment banks needing deal and relationship CRM
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance GDPR ISO 27001, SOC 2
Integrations 6 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PitchBook 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
Our review
Pros
  • Research spans investors, funds, companies, deals, and limited partners.
  • Exports and Excel, PowerPoint, Chrome, and CRM integrations support research workflows.
  • RESTful API and direct data access enable programmatic use.
  • 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.
Cons
  • It focuses on research rather than full deal workflow management.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by seats, firm type, and premium offerings.
  • No free plan is available.
  • 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.
Our verdict

PitchBook is a private capital market intelligence platform for investment professionals, companies, and financial institutions. Its research covers investors, funds, companies, deals, limited partners, people, and market activity across…

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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…

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  1. PitchBookInvestment Banking Software 8.4Pricing on request
  2. DealCloudInvestment Banking Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PitchBook — where it wins

    • Research spans investors, funds, companies, deals, and limited partners.
    • Exports and Excel, PowerPoint, Chrome, and CRM integrations support research workflows.
    • RESTful API and direct data access enable programmatic use.

    Where it doesn't

    • It focuses on research rather than full deal workflow management.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by seats, firm type, and premium offerings.
    • No free plan is available.
  • 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.
  • PitchBook8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A research platform for private-market investors, companies, deals, and fund performance.

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  • DealCloud7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable CRM for investment banking deals, relationships, compliance, and reporting.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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