Grata / SourceScrub vs DealsByTed
Grata and SourceScrub are excellent databases. But a database is only as good as the person searching it. DealsByTed eliminates the operator entirely.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Grata / SourceScrub | DealsByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Self-serve company search database | Fully managed AI sourcing agent |
| Who does the work | Your team builds searches and reviews results | Ted sources, verifies, scores, and delivers |
| Data sources | Proprietary database (comprehensive but single-source) | Multi-source scanning across public and proprietary data |
| Verification | Database records (may be stale) | Active cross-reference verification on every target |
| Thesis scoring | Filter-based (you define the search) | AI-scored with acquisition readiness signals |
| Operator time required | 10-20 hours/week to run effectively | Zero |
| Contact information | Included (varies by accuracy) | Verified direct contacts for owners and decision-makers |
Where Grata / SourceScrub Wins
Self-serve flexibility
Full control over search criteria, filters, and output. Good for teams that want to explore and experiment with targeting.
Broad database access
Access to millions of company records. Useful for market mapping and thesis exploration beyond active sourcing.
Team collaboration
Multi-user platforms with shared searches, saved lists, and team workflows. Better for larger deal teams.
Where DealsByTed Wins
No operator required
Grata and SourceScrub require significant human time to search, filter, review, and qualify. Ted does all of this autonomously.
Active verification
Database records go stale. Ted actively verifies ownership, estimated financials, and contact information before delivery.
Acquisition readiness scoring
Databases tell you companies exist. Ted tells you which ones are likely to transact based on behavioral signals.
Time to qualified pipeline
A database requires weeks of search refinement. Ted delivers qualified targets in 24 hours.
Cost Comparison
Grata / SourceScrub
DealsByTed
Choose Grata / SourceScrub If...
- You have a dedicated analyst team that enjoys hands-on database research
- You need broad market mapping capability beyond active sourcing
- You want maximum control over every search parameter and filter
Choose DealsByTed If...
- You do not have (or do not want to allocate) analyst time to database searching
- You want verified, scored targets delivered to you rather than raw database results
- You value acquisition readiness signals beyond basic company information
- You are a search fund or small team that cannot justify a $50K database subscription plus analyst time
See the difference for yourself.
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