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StartupWho vs Techboard
Both stand on startup databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose StartupWho if you want free web access to searchable startup profiles with industry, country, university, and source filters. Look elsewhere if you need to export the directory; the listed export access is none.
Visit StartupWho Free plan Web
Techboard combines company profiles and reports with more detailed funding-data access for commercial subscribers. Readers should note its restrictions on reusing the data and the beta status of funding search.
Visit TechboardThe facts
| StartupWho | Techboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | startupwho.com | techboard.com.au |
| On startup databases | #20 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
StartupWho: what it does well
- Lists 3,033 startup profiles in its browse page.
- Filters listings by industry, country, university, and source.
- Company profiles include funding information.
- Search and company details are available without an account or paywall.
- The homepage describes weekly updates across 37 countries.
What to know first
- The site provides no export access.
- Startup submissions are sent for review rather than immediately added.
Techboard: what it does well
- Searchable profiles include funding events and milestones
- Publishes monthly rankings and quarterly funding reports
- Funding data exports include Excel, CSV, and PDF
- Companies can claim profiles for free
What to know first
- Funding search engine is described as being in beta
- Broad funding-data access requires a commercial subscription
- Raw spreadsheet data requires Tier 3 and special agreement
- Data cannot be republished without consent
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