The short version
PitchBook is a long-established, broad financial data platform with deep coverage across PE, VC, and public markets — typically sold on enterprise contracts that run into the tens of thousands of dollars annually. AcquityData focuses specifically on PE and M&A research, at a fraction of the cost.
| AcquityData | PitchBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | PE firms, companies, M&A transactions | PE, VC, public markets, and more |
| Pricing | Self-serve plans, no contract required | Enterprise contracts, typically ~$20K+/year |
| Access | Sign up and search immediately | Sales-led onboarding |
| Best for | Independent sponsors, advisors, corp dev teams | Large institutions needing broad market data |
When PitchBook might still make sense
If you need venture capital and public market data alongside PE and M&A, or your organization already has an enterprise relationship with PitchBook, it may still be the better fit. AcquityData is built for teams who specifically need PE and M&A intelligence without that overhead.
Tip: Run the same search on your free trial that you'd normally run in PitchBook, and compare the results directly — that's the fastest way to judge fit for your use case.