Head-to-head · Investment Banking Software
PitchBook vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
Visit PitchBookFull verdict → - DealCloud7.9/10 · Pricing on request
A configurable CRM for investment banking deals, relationships, compliance, and reporting.
Visit DealCloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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