Intralinks vs. Datasite: Why SS&C Intralinks Stands Out in the Virtual Data Room Market

When selecting a virtual data room (VDR) provider for complex financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence, and enterprise-level document sharing, two names often dominate the conversation: Intralinks and Datasite. While both platforms have earned their place in the market, Intralinks offers a suite of robust features that consistently set it apart—especially for high-stakes transactions that demand security, reliability, and innovation.

Proven track record in global M&A

Intralinks has long been a trusted partner for the world’s largest financial institutions, law firms, and corporations. With a history of enabling over $34 trillion worth of strategic transactions, its reputation in the global M&A space is unmatched. The platform is regularly used for mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and capital raises, reflecting a deep trust in its capabilities across various industries.

Advanced security features that inspire confidence

Intralinks excels when it comes to enterprise-grade security. The platform employs end-to-end encryption, granular user permissions, dynamic watermarking and secure viewer technology to safeguard sensitive information. These advanced features ensure confidential documents remain protected from unauthorized access and potential leaks — an essential requirement for organizations handling high-value or sensitive information.

Its Information Rights Management (IRM) goes a step further by maintaining control over documents even after they’ve been downloaded. This is particularly valuable during due diligence when documents may need to be shared with multiple parties while maintaining strict compliance protocols.

User-centric experience and efficient deal workflow

Intralinks provides a seamless and intuitive user experience that’s essential for time-sensitive transactions. Its drag-and-drop upload functionality, automated indexing and AI-powered deal preparation tools streamline data room setup and execution. For dealmakers, this translates to quicker turnaround times and fewer roadblocks.

The platform’s AI-assisted tool automate the most tedious aspects of deal prep and due diligence. These intelligent features help reduce manual errors and accelerate deal timelines—ideal for bankers, lawyers, and corporate development teams who operate under tight deadlines.

Global support and scalability

Intralinks provides 24/7/365 global customer support with multilingual capabilities, ensuring that users around the world receive timely assistance whenever they need it. This level of support is especially beneficial for cross-border transactions conducted across multiple time zones and languages.

Additionally, the platform is built to scale. Whether you're managing a single transaction or multiple concurrent projects, Intralinks can accommodate high volumes of users and data without compromising performance or security.

Built for complex, high-stakes transactions                     

Unlike generic file-sharing solutions, Intralinks is purpose-built to meet the demands of complex deals. With industry-specific tools, audit trails and compliance capabilities, it goes far beyond  basic document storage. It’s tailored for sectors such as banking, legal, life sciences and energy — industries where transaction precision, confidentiality and security are paramount.

Intralinks leads the way

Intralinks is more than a virtual data room — it’s a comprehensive deal platform designed to support the most sophisticated and sensitive transactions in the business world. With unmatched security, an intuitive user experience and a proven track record of success across industries, Intralinks remains the trusted choice for companies seeking reliability, control and peace of mind in their most critical transactions.