Compare Firmex vs Intralinks VDRs
Compare Firmex and Intralinks side by side. Find out which enterprise virtual data room better fits your M&A deal, due diligence process, or regulated transaction.
A fast overview of how Firmex and Intralinks compare on the metrics that matter most.
| Feature | Firmex | Intralinks |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Canada | New York, USA |
| G2 Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Free Trial | On request | Demo available |
| Starting Price | Quote-based | $10,000+ enterprise |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 Type 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | iOS | iOS and Android |
Firmex and Intralinks are both enterprise VDR providers with long histories in M&A. Their target markets are similar, but they differ on pricing, scale, and ecosystem.
Firmex was founded in 2006 in Toronto, Canada. It serves M&A, legal, and private equity teams with structured Q&A, automatic document versioning, OCR search, and certifications for SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA. It is priced on a per-project or annual subscription basis and provides a higher G2 rating (4.6 out of 5) than Intralinks.
Intralinks was founded in 1996 in New York and is part of the SS&C Technologies ecosystem. With 28 years of experience, it has handled thousands of large-scale M&A transactions. It holds SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS certifications, offers native iOS and Android apps, and has a global presence in New York, London, Frankfurt, and Singapore. Enterprise pricing starts at $10,000 or more per project.
Both platforms handle core VDR needs. The differences become visible on analytics, ecosystem integrations, and document controls.
| Feature | Firmex | Intralinks |
|---|---|---|
| Granular Permissions | ||
| Watermarking | ||
| Q&A Workflow | ||
| Analytics and Reporting | ||
| OCR / Full-Text Search | ||
| Document Versioning | ||
| Mobile App Access | ||
| API and Integrations | ||
| HIPAA Certification | ||
| SOC 2 Type 2 | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| SS&C Ecosystem Integration |
Intralinks targets large enterprise clients with high pricing. Firmex is more accessible for mid-market teams.
Firmex has a higher G2 rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and is more cost-effective for mid-market deals. Its structured Q&A, HIPAA certification, and automatic versioning make it a strong choice for legal, M&A, and private equity teams that do not need the full SS&C enterprise stack.
Intralinks is better for very large transactions where the $10,000+ price is justified by scale, global data residency, and ISO 27001 requirements. For most teams outside of bulge-bracket investment banking, Firmex delivers comparable security at a more manageable cost.
Firmex is generally more affordable. Intralinks starts at $10,000 or more per enterprise project. Firmex uses quote-based pricing that tends to be more accessible for mid-market deals. Both require a direct quote for accurate pricing.
Firmex has a higher G2 rating of 4.6 out of 5, compared to Intralinks at 4.4 out of 5. Both ratings reflect strong satisfaction among enterprise deal teams.
Yes. Intralinks holds ISO 27001:2013 certification. Firmex holds SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA certifications. For organizations that specifically require ISO 27001, Intralinks has an advantage.
Intralinks supports both iOS and Android with native apps. Firmex provides an iOS app with an offline vault but does not offer a dedicated Android app.
Both platforms are used by private equity firms. Firmex is widely used for buy-side and sell-side PE diligence and offers structured Q&A with approver controls. Intralinks is the choice for very large PE transactions where global scale and SS&C integrations add value.
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