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Search for "PitchBook price" and you will find many confident figures. We do not repeat them. PitchBook's own pricing page uses a request form rather than a public price list, and anything quoted elsewhere may be out of date, region-specific or simply wrong. What we can do is explain the publicly stated factors that shape a quote and help you prepare. For actual numbers, check current information with the vendor.
The pricing model in brief
According to the vendor's pricing FAQ, cost depends mainly on three things: how many seats you need, the type of firm you are, and whether you add premium offerings such as Direct Data or CRM integration. The request form also asks whether you are a student, which suggests that academic situations are handled differently — ask the vendor or your university.
What is typically included versus premium
| Component | Status (per vendor FAQ) | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop platform | Core of a subscription | Which datasets and research are in your plan |
| PitchBook Mobile app | Available to clients | Device and security policies at your firm |
| Excel & PowerPoint add-ins | Included for clients | Export limits and supported Office versions |
| Chrome extension | Included for clients | IT approval for browser extensions |
| Analyst team consultation | Mentioned for clients | How to request support and response times |
| Direct Data (API/feeds) | Premium, priced separately | Fields, refresh frequency, licence scope |
| CRM integration | Premium, priced separately | Supported CRMs and setup effort |
Factors that will move your quote
- Seats: who needs full access versus occasional use. Over-provisioning is a common source of waste.
- Firm type: a venture fund, bank, corporate and service provider may be offered different packages.
- Data delivery: feeds into warehouses or CRMs add cost and licensing complexity.
- Contract terms: term length, renewal conditions and notice periods affect total cost.
Trials and getting a demo
The vendor's site offers a way to request a free trial and a product tour. To make a trial useful, prepare your test queries in advance, involve daily users and keep notes on gaps. Ask how long the trial runs and whether exports are limited during it.
Questions to ask the sales team
- Which datasets, research and regions are included in the plan you are proposing?
- How are seats defined — named users, shared logins or concurrent access?
- What are the export limits in the platform and the add-ins?
- What do Direct Data and CRM integration cost on top, and what do they include?
- What is the contract term, and what happens at renewal?
- What training and support are included?
- How may exported data be used and shared internally or with clients?
Students and smaller teams
Students should first check whether their university library or business school provides access. Early-stage founders and small funds sometimes access databases through accelerators, incubators or shared resources. Public report summaries and news are another starting point. If cost is a barrier, our comparison page lists providers with different pricing models.
Want an actual number?
Only PitchBook can quote your plan. Read our independence note, then check current information with the vendor.
Frequently asked questions
The vendor prices by seats, firm type and premium options, so it provides quotes through a request form rather than a public list.
According to the vendor's integrations FAQ, the Excel, PowerPoint and Chrome plug-ins are available to clients at no extra charge, while Direct Data and CRM integration are premium.
The vendor's website offers a way to request a free trial. Length and conditions are set by the vendor.
Many students access it through a university subscription. The vendor's pricing form also asks whether you are a student; check current information with the vendor.