Overall score plus credit for a US head office, SOC 2 and HIPAA, for buyers who prefer a US vendor.
Most data room vendors serve US deals, wherever they are based. Some US buyers still prefer a vendor with a US head office for contract law, support hours or procurement policy, and healthcare or benefits-related deals may need a vendor willing to sign HIPAA terms.
This list starts from the overall score and adds points for a US head office, SOC 2 and a HIPAA listing. Providers based elsewhere can still rank if their overall score is strong enough.
| # | Provider | List score | Entry price | Trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ellty | 94 | $149 a month | 14-day free trial |
| 2 |  Datasite | 93 | Quote only | Demo on request |
| 3 |  iDeals | 91 | Quote only | Free trial offered |
| 4 |  Intralinks | 89 | Quote only | Demo on request |
| 5 |  Ansarada | 87 | Quote only | Free trial offered |
| 6 |  Box | 87 | $15 per user/mo | Free trial offered |
| 7 |  Citrix ShareFile | 86 | $55 a month | Free trial offered |
| 8 |  SmartRoom | 85 | Quote only | Demo on request |
| 9 |  Firmex | 85 | Quote only | Free trial offered |
| 10 |  Drooms | 84 | Quote only | Demo on request |
Top 10 data rooms for US deals: the top three
Ellty 94 SOC 2 listed Datasite 93 Head office in the United States, SOC 2 listed iDeals 91 SOC 2 listed Complete diligence room with AI built in, a modern interface and a $149 monthly price printed openly.
Why it made the list SOC 2 listed · Diligence toolkit 9.5/10 · Data protection 9.4/10
The investment-banking standard: the widest feature checklist we track, analytics and AI, priced by quote.
Why it made the list Head office in the United States · SOC 2 listed · Diligence toolkit 9.5/10
Established UK-headquartered M&A room with deep security credentials and the best support marks we give.
Why it made the list SOC 2 listed · Diligence toolkit 9.5/10 · Data protection 9.6/10
Veteran enterprise room for regulated, security-heavy deals, with ISO 27001 and redaction.
Why it made the list Head office in the United States · SOC 2 listed · Diligence toolkit 9.4/10
Australian deal room built around readiness and governance, with AI tools and ISO 27001.
Why it made the list SOC 2 listed · Diligence toolkit 9.4/10 · Data protection 9.3/10
Enterprise content cloud with strong compliance and integrations, but no deal Q&A or redaction.
Why it made the list Head office in the United States · SOC 2 listed · Data protection 9.0/10
Client file sharing with built-in e-signature and HIPAA, popular with professional services firms.
Why it made the list Head office in the United States · SOC 2 listed
Security-minded M&A room known for granular permissions and a disciplined Q&A workflow.
Why it made the list Head office in the United States · SOC 2 listed · Data protection 9.3/10
Dependable mid-market room from Canada, easy for outside reviewers and strong on support.
Why it made the list SOC 2 listed · Data protection 9.0/10 · Ease of adoption 9.0/10
German room with deep real-estate roots, AI tools and an on-premises option for European deals.
Why it made the list SOC 2 listed · Data protection 9.2/10
Deciding between the top two? Read Ellty vs Datasite for a criterion-by-criterion comparison and a cost calculator.
How this list weights the six criteria
The full criteria definitions and the sources behind each mark are on how we rank. Every provider we track, including the ones that did not make this list, has a profile on the leaderboard.
If the room will hold protected health information, ask whether the vendor signs a business associate agreement. Box and ShareFile list HIPAA among the providers we track.
Rooms used around public company transactions or capital markets work face stricter controls on material non-public information. Audit trails, permission groups and fast access changes matter more there.
A US deal can span from New York to California. Check that support hours cover both coasts and the evening before a bid deadline.
On this weighting Ellty ranks first, with Datasite, iDeals and Intralinks next. Most leading vendors serve US deals regardless of where they are based.
Among the providers we track, Datasite, Intralinks, DealRoom, SmartRoom, Box, ShareFile, ShareVault, CapLinked, SecureDocs, Onehub, Venue and DocSend list a US head office.
Only when the room holds protected health information, such as in healthcare provider or benefits deals. Then ask for a business associate agreement.
List prices are usually in USD for every market. Taxes and any local contracting entity can change the final invoice.
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