PitchBook is a large platform across many markets. AcquityData is a focused database for private equity and M&A, with prices on the page. Here is how they differ.
AcquityData is a lower-cost, focused alternative for teams that mainly research private equity firms, companies and M&A deals. PitchBook covers more markets, such as venture capital, debt and fund data, and sells by quote. AcquityData publishes its prices: $79 a month or $790 a year.
Key facts
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Facts about PitchBook come from its own public pages, read on 28 October 2026.
| AcquityData | PitchBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Private equity and M&A research: firms, companies, deals, advisors and professionals | A broad platform across venture capital, private equity, M&A, debt and credit, limited partners and funds |
| Price | Published: $79 a month or $790 a year; Team from $1,580 a year | Not published; quote-based enterprise subscription, depending on team size and modules |
| How you buy | Sign up online; no contract; cancel any time | Contact a representative for a quote |
| Free try | 1-day free pass with Google, no card; 7-day trial on Monthly | Ask PitchBook |
| Contact details | Emails and phone numbers on paid plans, where we hold them | See PitchBook's plans |
| Excel download | Yes, on every plan, with a per-download limit | Yes, with Excel and PowerPoint plug-ins |
| Use with AI assistants | AI Connector for Claude and ChatGPT | Premium connectors, which need an extra AI-partner license |
| Fund and limited partner data | Still being completed | Covered |
| Research and analysts | Blog guides and a Help Center | Analyst access and published research |
PitchBook is a trademark of its owner. AcquityData is not affiliated with PitchBook. Information about PitchBook comes from its public website, as of 28 October 2026. Check pitchbook.com for current details. Sources: PitchBook pricing · PitchBook comparison page
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AcquityData is a focused option. It covers private equity firms, companies, M&A transactions, advisors and professionals, shows its prices ($79 a month or $790 a year), and you can try it free for a day with Google.
AcquityData's prices are published. PitchBook's are quoted per customer, so we cannot say what you would pay. Request a quote from PitchBook and compare it with $79 a month or $790 a year.
No. It focuses on private equity and M&A. If you need venture financing rounds, debt or fund data today, a broader platform may suit you better.
Yes. Some teams keep a broad platform for wide coverage and a focused one for everyday private equity and M&A research.
Yes. The AI Connector links AcquityData to Claude and ChatGPT, so you can ask about firms, companies and deals and get answers from the database. Setup is in My Account.
No. PitchBook is a trademark of its owner. This page is our own comparison, based on public information read on 28 October 2026.
Articles and step-by-step help from our blog and Help Center.
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