Ellty review
Deal-grade controls plus AI assistance, a modern interface and a price you can see upfront.
Key facts
- Software type
- Virtual data room
- Company
- Founded 2020, based in Australia
- Hosting model
- Cloud
- Pricing model
- Flat monthly plan
- Starting price
- $149 a month
- Try before buying
- 14-day free trial
- Security reports
- SOC 2 (hosting infrastructure)
- Features listed
- 8 of 12 tracked, 5 of 6 deal controls
- Vendor positioning
- M&A, fundraising, due diligence, ease of use, value
Overview
Ellty, launched in 2020 and run from Australia, belongs in the same class as iDeals and Datasite for the work a live transaction demands. Questions and answers run inside the room, every file can be locked to view-only, each page carries the viewer's name, and the activity log records every open. Folder trees import in bulk, signatures happen in the platform, and guests sign in with a second verification step. AI assistance sits on top of that toolkit rather than replacing it.
The difference from the older names is how you buy and start. Plans are listed from $149 a month with a 14-day free trial, and setup is self-serve, so the team that needs the room can create it, load the index and invite bidders the same day.
Typical buyer: Sell-side M&A, due diligence and fundraising teams that want the full deal toolkit with AI help and a predictable bill.
How Ellty scores
A fit score of 8.7 puts Ellty at rank 1 of 18. It scores above the directory average on deal workflow coverage, admin and guest experience, pricing transparency, ai and automation, and below it on security controls, integrations and it fit. Weights come from the scoring methodology.
Ellty: score by criterion
Deal workflow
Ellty lists 5 of the six deal controls we track. A Q&A module is listed, so buyer questions can run inside the room.
- Q&A workflow
- Listed Buyers post questions inside the room; the seller routes, answers and publishes them with a full record. (13 of 18 platforms list it.)
- Activity log
- Listed A log of who opened, downloaded or printed which file and when, exportable for the deal record. (18 of 18 platforms list it.)
- Viewer watermarks
- Listed Each page carries the viewer name, email or time, so a leaked copy points back to its source. (18 of 18 platforms list it.)
- In-app redaction
- Not listed Black out personal data or privileged passages inside the room instead of re-uploading edited files. (7 of 18 platforms list it.)
- File-level access rights
- Listed Per-file control over view, print and download, sometimes with view-only or expiring access. (15 of 18 platforms list it.)
- Bulk import
- Listed Drag whole folder trees into the room with structure and numbering kept. (17 of 18 platforms list it.)
Security and compliance
Ellty lists SOC 2 (hosting infrastructure). The SOC 2 report covers the hosting infrastructure rather than the vendor's own controls, so ask for the scope letter. No ISO 27001 certificate is listed in our facts file. Security controls score 8.4 against a directory average of 8.6.
- Viewer watermarks
- Listed Each page carries the viewer name, email or time, so a leaked copy points back to its source.
- File-level access rights
- Listed Per-file control over view, print and download, sometimes with view-only or expiring access.
- In-app redaction
- Not listed Black out personal data or privileged passages inside the room instead of re-uploading edited files.
- 2-step verification
- Listed A second login step (code or app) for admins and guests.
Request the current SOC 2 report or ISO certificate under NDA and read the scope and exceptions sections. Data residency and sub-processors are not in our facts file; ask the vendor.
Integrations, mobile and AI
Integrations and IT fit scores 3.5; AI and automation scores 9.0. AI features are listed for Ellty; confirm which plan includes them and where documents are processed.
- SSO sign-in
- Not listed Staff log in with company credentials through an identity provider (SAML or OpenID Connect).
- Developer API
- Not listed A documented interface for creating rooms, syncing users and pulling activity into your own systems.
- Built-in e-signing
- Listed Sign NDAs, consents or closing documents without leaving the platform.
- iOS or Android app
- Not listed A native iOS or Android app, beyond the mobile browser view most rooms offer.
- AI assistance
- Listed Machine assistance listed by the vendor, such as auto-indexing, summaries, document search or Q&A help.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers five of the six deal controls in our checklist, including Q&A, watermarking and document rights.
- AI features listed natively rather than as a separate product.
- Published entry price and a 14-day free trial, which few deal-grade rooms offer.
Cons and gaps to check
- No built-in redaction, single sign-on, public API or native mobile app are listed in our facts file.
- Its SOC 2 report covers the hosting infrastructure, and there is no ISO 27001 certificate of its own yet.
Setup and administration
Self-serve: create a room, drag in a folder tree with bulk upload, set permission groups and invite guests the same day.
A short checklist for the trial room or the demo call, ideally using a folder of your real files:
- Confirm which AI features are in the plan you choose.
- Ask for the SOC 2 scope letter if your IT team reviews vendors.
- Plan for redaction outside the room if you need it.
- Add a coworker to a test guest group and have them report back exactly which folders appear.
- Pull the activity export and look for per-person entries for opening, downloading and printing.
For the full process, see the data room setup guide.
Ellty pricing
Ellty publishes a flat entry plan. Bigger rooms usually move to a higher tier, so the figures scale the entry price by room size. All figures are indicative USD; confirm with the provider.
| Room size | Scope | A month | Six months | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focused room | One counterparty, a few thousand pages, light Q&A | $149 | $894 | Scaled published plan |
| Competitive process | Three to ten bidders, structured Q&A, staged access | $238 | $1,428 | Scaled published plan |
| Large or cross-border | Many bidders, heavy Q&A, translation, long term | $387 | $2,322 | Scaled published plan |
Ellty: six months plus a two-month overrun
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Compare all 18 platforms in the pricing guide and calculator.
Where Ellty ranks by solution
Each solution page re-weights the six criteria for one kind of work. Positions out of 18.
Ellty: score and position on each solution page
- Data room software for M&A (position 1)
- Due diligence software (position 1)
- Data room software for private equity (position 1)
- Data room software for fundraising (position 1)
- Data room software for real estate (position 1)
- Data room software for law firms (position 1)
- Data room software for life sciences (position 1)
- Data room software for investment banking (position 1)
- Data room software for board communications (position 1)
- Data room software for restructuring and insolvency (position 1)
Ellty alternatives
The closest platforms by positioning, type and score.
| Platform | Type | Fit score | Entry | Lists that Ellty does not | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 iDeals | Virtual data room | 8.3 | Quote | In-app redaction, Developer API, SSO sign-in | Profile |
 Datasite | Virtual data room | 8.5 | Quote | In-app redaction, iOS or Android app, SSO sign-in | Profile |
 Ansarada | Virtual data room | 8.2 | Quote | SSO sign-in | Profile |
 Drooms | Virtual data room | 7.9 | Quote | In-app redaction | Profile |
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Summary. Sell-side M&A, due diligence and fundraising teams that want the full deal toolkit with AI help and a predictable bill.
Visit ElltyEllty: common questions
Does Ellty have a free trial?
Yes. Ellty offers a 14-day free trial, and paid plans are published from $149 a month (indicative, confirm with the provider).
How much does Ellty cost?
Ellty publishes pricing from $149 a month. Larger rooms or more users cost more. Prices are indicative; confirm with the provider.
Does Ellty have AI features?
Yes. Our facts file lists AI features for Ellty. Its AI and automation score is 9.0 out of 10.
What security certifications does Ellty have?
Ellty lists SOC 2 (hosting infrastructure), and two-factor login is listed as a feature. Request the current report or certificate and read its scope section.
Can Ellty run a multi-bidder process?
Ellty lists 5 of the six deal controls we track, including a Q&A module. Not listed: in-app redaction. Check how those would be handled before a competitive process.