Side-by-side comparison
Brieflink is a simple document sharing tool by Visible.vc. Peony is a complete virtual data room that includes analytics, security, AI chat, and everything else you need to share, track, and protect documents.
PeonyWhy teams switch from Brieflink to Peony
Brieflink works for quick, simple document shares. But growing teams need a secure platform with analytics, data rooms, and document protection.
Full data rooms
Brieflink shares one document at a time. Peony lets you organize all your documents into branded data rooms with folders, granular permissions, and access controls — built for fundraising and due diligence.
Page-level analytics
Brieflink shows basic view counts. Peony shows you exactly which pages each viewer read, how long they spent per page, and what they focused on — giving you real investor intent signals.
Document security
Brieflink has no screenshot protection, watermarks, or NDA gating. Peony protects every document with screenshot blocking, dynamic watermarks, password protection, 2FA, and mandatory NDA signing.
AI document chat
Peony lets recipients ask questions about your documents and get instant AI-powered answers 24/7. Brieflink has no AI or interactive features for shared documents.
Pricing comparison
Peony gives you data rooms, analytics, AI chat, security, and e-signatures — all at transparent pricing. Brieflink is simpler but far more limited.
Peony
Free
$0
2 GB storage
Pro
$20/admin/mo
200 GB storage
Business
$40/admin/mo
1 TB storage
Analytics on all plans. E-signatures on Pro+. Data rooms, AI chat, and advanced security on Business.
Brieflink
Free
$0
Basic link sharing
Pro
$10/mo per workspace
Custom domains, analytics
No data rooms, no screenshot protection, no NDA gating, no AI features, no e-signatures.
When to use each platform
Brieflink is fine for quickly sharing a single document. Peony is the better choice when you need a complete data room with security, analytics, and AI features.
Choose Brieflink when you need
A simple link to share a single document quickly
Basic view tracking without detailed page analytics
A lightweight tool within the Visible.vc ecosystem
No security requirements — just fast, simple sharing
Choose Peony when you need
A secure data room for fundraising, M&A, or due diligence
Page-by-page analytics to see what investors actually read
Document security: screenshot protection, watermarks, NDA gating, link expiry
AI document chat so recipients get instant answers
E-signatures and NDA gating built into the platform
A free tier to get started without a credit card
What Peony gives you that Brieflink does not
Organize everything in secure data rooms
Brieflink shares individual documents one link at a time. Peony lets you organize all your documents into branded data rooms with folders, granular access controls, and version management — built for fundraising, M&A, and due diligence.
Know exactly what your recipients read
Brieflink shows you basic view counts. Peony tracks every page view, time spent per page, scroll depth, and visitor details. See which sections of your pitch deck investors care about most and follow up with confidence.
Protect documents from the moment you share them
Brieflink has no security controls beyond basic link access. Peony secures the entire document lifecycle — 2FA and link expiry on all plans, password protection on Pro+, and screenshot protection, dynamic watermarks, and NDA gating on Business.
Screenshot protection
Block screen captures of sensitive documents. Brieflink has no equivalent — once a document is viewed, it can be screenshotted freely.
Dynamic watermarks
Every page stamped with the viewer's identity and timestamp. If a document leaks, you know exactly who shared it.
NDA-gated access
Require viewers to sign an NDA before accessing documents. Built-in e-signatures make it seamless — no separate tool needed.
"Peony is easily the best form factor for sharing client-facing material."
Robi Lin
Founder & CEO, Sepal AI
YC S24Frequently asked questions
Why do VCs and startups choose Peony over BriefLink for sharing pitch materials?
VCs evaluating deal flow and founders sharing pitch decks both need more than a bare document link. Peony is a full data room platform with page-by-page analytics, screenshot protection, dynamic watermarks, NDA gating, and built-in e-signatures. BriefLink by Visible.vc creates simple links to individual documents — useful for a quick share, but it has no data rooms, no security controls, and no AI. For emerging managers sending fund documents to LPs or founders sharing a Series A deck, Peony gives you one platform that handles everything from the first pitch to full diligence.
How does Peony pricing compare to BriefLink for emerging fund managers?
Peony is built so an emerging manager can start sharing fund documents immediately and scale into a full LP data room without switching platforms. Every plan includes per-page analytics and unlimited links. Pro ($20/admin/month) adds e-signatures and password protection — enough for an initial fund deck share. Business ($40/admin/month) adds data rooms, screenshot protection, dynamic watermarks, NDA gating, AI document chat, and custom branding — everything an LP expects in a professional fund data room. BriefLink has no advanced security, AI, or data room capabilities at any tier.
Can startup founders replace BriefLink with Peony for sharing pitch decks with VCs?
Absolutely. Founders get everything BriefLink offers for pitch deck sharing — link-based access, view tracking, and email capture — plus the features VCs actually look for: page-by-page analytics that show exactly which slides resonated, screenshot protection so your financials cannot be forwarded, dynamic watermarks tied to each viewer, and AI document chat that lets investors ask questions about your projections and get instant, cited answers. The switch takes under five minutes.
Can VCs use Peony as a data room for fund documents and LP reporting?
Yes — and this is where the gap between Peony and BriefLink is widest. VCs and emerging managers use Peony's data rooms to organize LPAs, PPMs, quarterly reports, and capital call notices into folders with granular LP-level permissions, NDA gating, and detailed analytics that show which LPs have reviewed each document. Peony's AI Rooms generate completeness checklists tailored to your fund type so you always know which documents to include before sharing with prospective LPs. BriefLink only supports sharing individual documents via links, with no data room functionality.
How do Peony's analytics help VCs and founders compared to BriefLink?
For VCs, Peony's page-by-page analytics reveal which founders sent the strongest documentation — you can see exactly which pages an associate reviewed, how long they spent, and their scroll depth across every deal in your pipeline. For founders, the same analytics show which VCs are genuinely engaged with your pitch deck so you know who to follow up with first. BriefLink offers basic view counts and time spent per document. Peony's granular data turns document sharing into an actionable signal for both sides of the table.
Does Peony offer screenshot protection for sensitive deal terms shared with investors?
Yes — and this is critical for both founders sharing term sheets and VCs distributing proprietary fund data to LPs. Peony includes built-in screenshot protection and dynamic watermarks that stamp every page with the viewer's identity and timestamp. If a document leaks, you know exactly who shared it. Peony also enforces enterprise-grade encryption — AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit — with SOC 2-ready, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA compliance. BriefLink does not offer screenshot protection, watermarking, or enterprise security certifications.
Can a VC firm require NDAs before LPs or co-investors access fund materials on Peony?
Yes. Emerging managers and established VC firms use Peony's built-in NDA gating to require every LP or co-investor to sign a non-disclosure agreement before accessing fund documents, using Peony's integrated e-signatures — no third-party tools needed. Peony also supports controlled redaction, letting you black out carried-interest terms or co-invest allocations before sharing with specific parties, and has no per-viewer, per-page, or per-link limits on any plan. BriefLink does not support NDA gating, e-signatures, or redaction.
How fast can a founder or VC set up Peony compared to BriefLink?
Peony can be set up in under 5 minutes — upload your fund documents or pitch deck, configure your data room settings, and share secure links with LPs or VCs immediately. No credit card is required, and every plan includes per-page analytics, link expiry, and 2FA from day one. The Business plan ($40/admin/mo) adds full data rooms, screenshot protection, NDA gating, and AI document chat — the complete toolkit for an emerging manager's first institutional fundraise.