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Best for secure setup 4.8 Modern, full-featured data room for M&A, due diligence, real estate and fundraising.
Free trial Best for secure setup M&A fundraising
Best virtual data rooms for life sciences
Life sciences deals hinge on protecting IP through licensing and partnering, so the data room has to combine document-level DRM, tight access controls, and strong certifications. This shortlist favors security depth and IP protection, and every provider is scored on the same 40+ criteria with pricing in USD.
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4 Security-focused VDR favored in life sciences and licensing.
Free trial SOC 2 / ISO 27001 life sciences IP
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4.5 Long-established VDR for regulated, high-stakes transactions.
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 M&A enterprise
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4.7 Feature-rich VDR with strong support, popular for cross-border deals.
Free trial SOC 2 / ISO 27001 M&A due diligence
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3.7 German security-first platform for boards and confidential deals.
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Europe board
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4.6 Investment-banking-grade platform built for large, complex M&A.
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 M&A investment banking
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Life sciences criteria, compared
The attributes that matter most for life sciences, verified in USD. Scroll for the full breakdown.
| Provider | Price from (USD) | Free trial | Deployment | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ellty | $99/mo | Yes | Cloud | M&A, due diligence, real estate and fundraising deals |
 ShareVault | Custom | Yes | Cloud | Life sciences, biotech and IP-heavy diligence |
 Intralinks | Custom | No | Cloud | Financial services and regulated enterprise deals |
 iDeals | Custom | Yes | Cloud | Mid-market to enterprise M&A and due diligence |
 Brainloop | Custom | No | Cloud/On-prem | DACH enterprises with strict data-residency needs |
 Datasite | Custom | No | Cloud | Sell-side advisors and large-cap M&A |
Prices are indicative USD, updated monthly. 'Custom' means quote-based enterprise pricing. See our full testing method →
Life sciences data rooms: FAQ
What is the best virtual data room for life sciences?
Ellty tops our Life sciences shortlist on the same 40+ criteria we score every provider against, followed by ShareVault and Intralinks. Rankings weight security certifications, deal features, support, and pricing for this use case, and no vendor pays for a better score.
How much does a data room for life sciences cost?
Pricing on this shortlist ranges from around $99/mo for self-serve plans up to custom enterprise quotes. All figures are indicative USD; confirm current pricing with the provider before you commit.
Do these providers offer a free trial?
3 of the 6 providers on this Life sciences shortlist offer a free trial, so you can test the workflow before a deal starts. Trial length and limits vary, so check each provider's current terms.