Crunchbase Pro vs ScoutedByTed
Crunchbase is the starting point for company research. But there is a wide gap between a company database and a sourcing agent.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Crunchbase Pro | ScoutedByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Company database with search and alerts | AI agent delivering daily scored deal flow |
| Discovery model | You search and filter the database | Ted monitors signals and delivers scored companies |
| Signal types | Funding rounds, company updates | Hiring, funding, traction, press, product, market timing |
| Scoring | Crunchbase Rank (generic, not thesis-specific) | 0-100 thesis-weighted composite score |
| Data freshness | Updated as companies self-report or press publishes | Real-time signal monitoring across multiple sources |
| Pricing | $348-$588/yr | $11,988-$35,988/yr |
Where Crunchbase Pro Wins
Price
Crunchbase Pro is dramatically cheaper. For funds with very tight budgets, it provides basic company discovery at a fraction of the cost.
Breadth of company coverage
Crunchbase has profiles for millions of companies worldwide. The sheer breadth of coverage is valuable for initial research.
Self-serve simplicity
Crunchbase is easy to use. No configuration needed. Search, filter, and browse.
Where ScoutedByTed Wins
Proactive vs. reactive
Crunchbase requires you to search. Ted delivers. The difference is the time and discipline required to maintain consistent sourcing coverage.
Signal depth
Crunchbase tracks funding and basic company data. Ted monitors six categories of live signals that predict growth before it shows up in databases.
Thesis-specific scoring
Crunchbase Rank is generic. Ted scores every company against your specific investment thesis and explains the match.
Leading indicators
Crunchbase data updates after events happen. Ted monitors leading indicators that predict future events.
Cost Comparison
Crunchbase Pro
ScoutedByTed
Choose Crunchbase Pro If...
- Your budget is extremely tight and you cannot justify $999/mo
- You primarily need a company research tool, not a sourcing tool
- Your sourcing process is ad hoc and you are not ready for systematic signal monitoring
Choose ScoutedByTed If...
- You want systematic, daily sourcing coverage without manual database work
- You need signal depth beyond funding round data
- You want thesis-specific scoring, not generic database queries
- The time cost of manual Crunchbase sourcing exceeds the price difference
See the difference for yourself.
Book a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.