Looking for a PitchBook Alternative?
If you need fund performance benchmarks (not deal data), LP Data provides the same metrics at a fraction of the cost.
TL;DR
PitchBook is excellent for deal-level data, company research, and market intelligence. But if your focus is fund performance benchmarks and LP-GP relationships, LP Data covers that for $500/year instead of $20,000+. Different tools for different needs.
Common PitchBook Frustrations
PitchBook subscriptions run $20,000-$50,000+/year. Designed for large institutions, not individual researchers or small teams.
PitchBook bundles deal data, news, company profiles, and more. If you only need fund performance benchmarks, you're paying for features you won't use.
Powerful but complex. The learning curve is steep if you just want to look up IRR benchmarks or LP relationships.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PitchBook | LP Data |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Performance Data (IRR, TVPI, DPI) | ||
| LP-GP Relationships | ||
| Manager Profiles | ||
| Vintage Year Benchmarks | ||
| Data Exports | ||
| Pricing | $20,000+/year | $500/year |
| Data Source | Mixed sources | Audited pension disclosures |
| Free Trial | Demo only | 7-day full access |
| Self-Serve Signup | ||
| Deal-Level Data | ||
| Company Profiles | ||
| News & Market Intel | ||
| VC Deal Flow |
Use PitchBook if you need:
- • Deal-level transaction data
- • Company profiles and financials
- • VC deal flow and valuations
- • News and market intelligence
- • M&A comps and multiples
Use LP Data if you need:
- • Fund performance benchmarks (IRR, TVPI, DPI)
- • LP-GP relationship mapping
- • Vintage year analysis
- • Manager track records
- • Affordable, self-serve access
LP Data is not a PitchBook replacement for deal-level research:
- No deal-level transaction data (M&A, investments)
- No company profiles or financials
- No news feed or market intelligence
- No VC deal flow tracking
- Coverage focused on funds held by US public pensions
LP Data is Best For
If your primary need is comparing fund returns to benchmarks, LP Data delivers this at 97% lower cost.
Analysts and consultants who need fund performance data without an enterprise budget or sales process.
Verify GP track records using audited pension data. See which institutions back which managers.
Professors and students researching PE performance who need affordable access to real data.
Pricing Comparison
- Enterprise sales process
- Annual contracts typical
- Includes deal data, news, etc.
- 7-day free trial
- Self-serve instant access
- Cancel anytime
Save $19,500+ annually if fund benchmarking is your primary need
Try LP Data Free
7-day full access trial. No credit card required. See if it covers your needs.