FORDATA
Poznan-based virtual data room with a EUR 275 self-service plan and an on-premises option
Quick Overview
| Company | FORDATA sp. z o.o. |
|---|---|
| Category | Virtual Data Rooms |
| Headquarters | Poznan, Poland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Poland (EU) |
| Data Location | EU data centres, processing within the EEA |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - on-premises option on the Enterprise (PRO) plan |
| Main Features | Three-level file permissions, dynamic watermarks, Q&A module, activity reports, Smart OCR, AI redaction (add-on), AI translation in 59 languages (add-on), customer-managed keys (add-on), VDR archive on encrypted USB |
| Pricing | Lite plan EUR 275 per month (20% less on a yearly plan); Business and Enterprise (PRO) by quote; 14-day free trial |
| Best For | Central and Eastern European transactions and teams that want a self-service plan or an on-premises deployment |
| Replaces | Datasite, Intralinks, Firmex |
Detailed Review
FORDATA sp. z o.o. is registered in Poznan (KRS 0000324804), as stated in its privacy policy. The site is available in English, Polish, Romanian and German, and says it has held ISO/IEC 27001 certification since 2011, audited annually by BSI Group.
The security page says documents sit on servers managed by FORDATA inside the European Union, processed within the EEA and not transferred outside European jurisdiction.
Three Plans
Lite is a self-service plan at EUR 275 per month with 1 GB of storage and 15 users, aimed at one-to-one due diligence and audits. Business adds a dedicated project manager, full set-up and management, a Q&A module, a basic redaction tool and a VDR archive on encrypted USB with a data compliance certificate.
Enterprise (PRO) is a multi-deal VDR with multi-project support, available as SaaS or on-premises, with an option to use the client's cloud in a hybrid model.
AI and Security Options
AI-powered redaction and AI document translation in 59 languages are listed as add-ons, as are two-factor authentication via app, email or SMS, IP address restrictions and customer-managed encryption keys.
Regulatory Focus
The pricing page lists DORA and NIS2 compliance next to GDPR, which matters for financial-sector clients in the EU.
Limitations to Consider
AI redaction, translation, two-factor authentication and customer-managed keys are paid add-ons, so the total price rises above the headline. The Lite plan caps storage at 1 GB (more available) and 15 users. Business and Enterprise prices are by quote, and the vendor is smaller and less known outside Poland and Central Europe.
Who Should Use FORDATA
Teams in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, or financial-sector clients that need DORA and NIS2 alignment, a self-service entry plan or an on-premises deployment.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Published self-service price (EUR 275 per month)
- ISO 27001 since 2011
- On-premises or hybrid option
- 14-day free trial
- AI redaction and 59-language translation available
Cons
- AI, 2FA and customer-managed keys are add-ons
- Lite plan limited to 1 GB and 15 users
- Business and Enterprise by quote
- Smaller international reach
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lite plan is EUR 275 per month (20% less on a yearly plan). Business and Enterprise (PRO) are quoted individually.
Yes. The Enterprise (PRO) plan is described as available as SaaS or on-premises, with a hybrid option using the client's cloud.
Yes, AI-powered redaction and AI translation in 59 languages are listed, as paid add-ons.