The free, open PitchBook alternative
PitchBook is an institutional research platform priced for institutions. Capbase answers the everyday questions — which companies raised, who invested, how sectors are moving — in the open, free to read, with no enterprise contract or sales call.
The data is built from official SEC EDGAR Form D filings, Wikidata enrichment, and moderated community contributions, so what you see is traceable to a public source.
Capbase vs PitchBook
At a glance| Capbase | PitchBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Enterprise subscription |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Data sources | SEC EDGAR + Wikidata + community | Proprietary |
| Community contributions | Yes, moderated | No |
| Funding rounds & investors | Yes | Yes |
| Account required to browse | No | Yes |
| Data export | Roadmap | Paid tiers |
When PitchBook is still the right tool
PitchBook is still the right tool for institutional-grade diligence: valuations analysis, comps, fund performance, LP data, Excel plugins, and analyst support. Capbase does not attempt any of that — it covers open funding data, for free.
Common questions
4 answersHow much does PitchBook cost?
PitchBook is sold as an enterprise subscription with pricing set per contract; there is no meaningful free tier. Capbase is free for everyone.
Does Capbase have valuations and fund data like PitchBook?
No. Capbase records disclosed funding rounds, post-money valuations when public, investors, and people. PitchBook-style estimated valuations, comps, and fund performance analytics are out of scope.
Who is Capbase for?
Founders, job seekers, journalists, researchers, and developers who need to know who raised what, from whom, and when — without paying for an institutional research seat.
How current is Capbase data?
SEC EDGAR filings are ingested on a daily schedule, and community contributions appear as soon as a moderator approves them.