Private Equities

iDeals vs Intralinks

A side-by-side comparison of iDeals and Intralinks — two options for virtual data rooms. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.

ID

iDeals

4.4
Website
IL

Intralinks

4.2
Website
Category
Virtual Data Rooms
Virtual Data Rooms
Rating
4.4 / 5
4.2 / 5
Pricing
From $$$
Enterprise / Custom
Best for
Mid-market deals valuing simplicity and support
Firms wanting data rooms plus LP communications
Key features
  • Secure data rooms
  • Granular permissions
  • Q&A workflows
  • Document watermarking
  • Activity tracking
  • Virtual data rooms
  • Document security and DRM
  • Investor communications portal
  • Q&A management
  • Activity reporting
Pros
  • Very easy to set up and use
  • Strong customer support
  • Solid security at competitive pricing
  • Strong security and compliance heritage
  • Combines VDR with LP communications
  • Enterprise support
Cons
  • Fewer advanced analytics than Datasite
  • Less brand recognition on the largest deals
  • Interface feels dated to some users
  • Enterprise pricing and contracts