DocSend vs iDeals:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DocSend had more branded searches than iDeals among virtual data room platforms worldwide. DocSend had about 40,500 branded searches, while iDeals had 3,600. DocSend made up 23% of all virtual data room platform searches we track, and iDeals accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual data room platforms, iDeals appeared in all five answers and DocSend in two. iDeals was mentioned before DocSend in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DocSend, about 11 searches for every 1 for iDeals
Who does AI mention more?
iDeals, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
iDeals, named ahead of DocSend in every answer
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Top virtual data room platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iDeals appeared in all five answers. DocSend was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. iDeals was listed before DocSend in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- iDeals1st
Datasite2nd
Firmex3rd
Ansarada4th
Intralinks5th- Papermark6th
SecureDocs7th- DocSend8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Datasite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- iDeals5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Intralinks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Papermark4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ansarada4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Firmex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DocSend2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SecureDocs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about virtual data room platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which virtual data room platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best virtual data room platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best virtual data room platform for deal document sharing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual data room platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best virtual data room”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is DocSend or iDeals more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DocSend and iDeals by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight virtual data room platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DocSend, iDeals. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DocSend | Intralinks | Datasite | Papermark | Ansarada | Firmex | SecureDocs | iDeals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21% | 25.7% | 21% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.3% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.7% | 28% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.5% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 21% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.3% | 24.3% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 20.6% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 19% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.3% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 19.6% | 24% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 23% | 23% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2% |
How has the DocSend and iDeals comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DocSend was ahead of iDeals in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DocSend’s share of searches among virtual data room platforms worldwide moved from 21% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iDeals’ share of searches among virtual data room platforms worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for virtual data room platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DocSend overtook Intralinks and Datasite to become the leader among virtual data room platforms worldwide, with 23% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for iDeals worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DocSend’s and iDeals’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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