Comparison
Ellty vs iDeals
Both of these run a full due diligence process: buyers ask questions inside the room, pages carry each reader's name, files can be locked to view-only, every click is logged and logins need a second step. Where they part ways is everything around that core. Ellty lists its price (US$149 monthly, about S$191), gives 14 days on a free trial and adds AI help and in-room signatures. iDeals is sold by quote and brings an ISO 27001 certificate, company directory logins, in-platform masking and an API.
Ellty
9.2/10- about S$191 a month
- 14-day free trial
- SOC 2 (hosting)
- Ask the vendor
Ellty fits when
- Budget approval needs an SGD figure before anyone books a demo
- Your reviewers would benefit from AI search and clause finding
- NDAs should be signed in the same place the documents live
- Bidders log in rarely and must find their way without a manual
iDeals
8.6/10- Quoted per project
- Free trial
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
- Ask the vendor
iDeals fits when
- The buyer's IT policy demands directory (SSO) logins
- A procurement form names ISO 27001 specifically
- Salaries or NRIC numbers must be masked on the platform itself
- Engineers want an API for user sync and activity exports
Verdict
On our five measures Ellty finishes ahead. The visible price and free trial lift its cost score, and AI help plus built-in signatures add to the deal tools both share. iDeals stays a sound choice for buyers whose IT teams insist on directory logins or an ISO certificate by name, and its support has a long track record. If you need a complete room you can price in SGD and open this week, Ellty is the stronger pick for most Singapore processes.
For Singapore buyers
At 1.2792 Singapore dollars per US dollar, Ellty works out near S$191 a month. iDeals sets its fee case by case, so request the figure in SGD. GST treatment is identical for both: registered companies quote their GST number, others see 9% added. If the counterparty wants data kept in Singapore, raise it with each vendor early, and write the PDPA use and return terms into the NDA.
Feature differences
Only Ellty
- E-signature
- AI features
Both
- Q&A workflow
- Audit trail
- Dynamic watermarks
- Two-factor login
- Folder upload
- View and download control
Only iDeals
- Redaction
- API
- SSO
Ellty and iDeals: cost in SGD
Set the type of project, your own head count in the room, the number of months it stays live and the GST setting. Rows follow our ranking.
| Data room | Pricing | Project total |
|---|---|---|
| Ellty | Monthly | S$833 |
| iDeals | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Datasite | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Ansarada | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Firmex | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Drooms | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Intralinks | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Box | Per seat | S$663 |
 Citrix ShareFile | Monthly | S$305 |
 DealRoom | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 SmartRoom | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 CapLinked | Monthly | S$1,666 |
 SecureDocs | Monthly | S$1,395 |
 ShareVault | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Onehub | Monthly | S$83 |
 Venue by DFIN | Range | ~S$10,028 to S$29,648 |
 Digify | Monthly | S$671 |
 DocSend | Per seat | S$2,023 |
Where a vendor lists a price, the total uses it, turned into Singapore dollars at S$1.2792 per US dollar (16 October 2026). Vendors that only quote get a band: our observed range for this kind of Singapore project, which is not a figure from the vendor. Treat all totals as planning numbers.
Where each one places by use case
| Use case | Ellty | iDeals |
|---|---|---|
| M&A | #1 | #2 |
| Management buyouts | #1 | #2 |
| Family business succession | #1 | #2 |
| Private equity | #1 | #2 |
| Catalist listing | #1 | #2 |
| Law firms | #1 | #2 |
| MAS inspections | #1 | #2 |
| HR and employee records | #1 | #2 |
| Data centres | #1 | #2 |
| Clinical trials | #1 | #2 |
| Renewable energy | #1 | #2 |
| Private education | #1 | #2 |
| Financial advisory firm sales | #1 | #2 |
Questions people ask
Which costs less for a Singapore deal, Ellty or iDeals?
Ellty lists US$149 monthly, near S$191 before GST. iDeals prices each project after a conversation about users, volume and timing. Line up both totals for the months your deal will really take, including any fee for running over.
Can buyers ask questions in both rooms?
Yes. Each has a built-in Q&A flow where questions are routed to your side and answers are kept with the documents.
Which of the two masks text and supports directory logins?
iDeals lists both. Ellty does not list in-platform masking or SSO today, so sellers usually mask files before uploading them.