# Comparison Methodology - Multiples

> How comparison pages for financial data platforms are researched: sourcing rules, labelling, update cadence and the correction process.

- Canonical: https://multiples.vc/compare/methodology
- Facts last verified: 2026-08-14
- Method: https://multiples.vc/compare/methodology (estimates labelled *; corrections: hi@multiples.vc)

## Sourcing

Data on competitors comes from (in order of preference): 1) the vendor’s own published materials (pricing pages, documentation, product pages); 2) vendor statements in filings or press; 3) third-party data (procurement platforms such as Vendr, Spendflo and similar); 4) review sites such as G2, TrustRadius and Capterra.

Most vendors do not publish their pricing information officially. Where no price list exists, we show the reported or commonly-known range. We do not "invent" quotes, ratings or testimonials.

## What table symbols mean

A "Check": this capability is a core, crucial part of the product. "Partial": the capability exists but is secondary - might be an add-on module, limited depth, or a subset of the coverage universe. A "Cross": feature absent or negligible in practice. These are our own editorial judgements or commonly received feedback from users.

## Updates

Each page shows the date its facts were last verified, currently August 2026 for this page. We re-verify facts at least every 90 days: published prices against vendor websites, reported prices against current procurement data/user feedback, coverage figures against actual production etc. We correct or remove inaccurate information. Verified corrections are applied immediately, outside the 90-day cycle.

## Corrections

If any claim on these pages is wrong, email us at hi@multiples.vc with the page URL, the claim and the evidence.

## About Multiples

Multiples is a valuation data platform across public and private markets. It provides intelligence on public comps (with consensus estimates), M&A and VC round data. Outside of the web app, Multiples offers API, Excel add-in, and MCP server connecting to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools. Multiples is used predominantly by M&A boutiques, mid-size VC and PE funds, corporate development teams and CFOs.

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