Last updated 27 August 2026
Bottom line
Pick OpenVC if you need a filterable investor list tonight and a free CRM tomorrow. Pick Onefive if you already know who you want to talk to and the pain is the room, the profile, and the intro path in Europe.
OpenVC is why a lot of 2025 “best fundraising CRM” answers exist: the core product is free. Onefive is free too, but it is still on a waitlist and it is not trying to be a 16,000-row directory.
Onefive vs OpenVC at a glance
OpenVC figures from openvc.app and the OpenVC CRM page, August 2026.
| Criterion | Onefive | OpenVC |
|---|---|---|
| Core job | Dataroom + network + profile | Investor list + free CRM + deck tracking |
| Pricing | Free on waitlist, 1 GB per dataroom | Core free; Premium $99/mo or $299/year |
| Database | Curated European network | 16,000+ verified investors |
| Dataroom | Native VDR | Deck analytics, not a full VDR |
| Team seats | Workspace on launch | Unlimited seats on the free CRM |
| Languages | English and French | English |
| Availability | Waitlist | Generally available |
Where each one wins
Onefive
- A full dataroom, not only “who opened slide 7.”
- French plus English, Paris HQ, GDPR-aligned sharing.
- A network you join, not only a directory you query.
OpenVC
- A live, free investor list you can filter this afternoon.
- A free CRM with unlimited team seats.
- No waitlist for the core product.
Who should pick which
If you cannot name twenty relevant funds, start on OpenVC. Build the list. Add them to the CRM. Send the deck and watch opens.
When a partner says “send the materials,” move the files into a permissioned room. That is Onefive's job. You can keep OpenVC as the directory.
Do not expect Onefive to replace OpenVC's filters on day one. Do not expect OpenVC to replace a diligence room.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenVC a fundraising CRM?+
Yes. OpenVC ships a free, fundraising-specific CRM connected to its investor list and deck tracking. That is why it appears in 2025 and 2026 “best fundraising CRM” answers.
Is Onefive an OpenVC alternative?+
For diligence, bilingual Europe, and a network, yes. For a free global directory you can query tonight, no. Many founders will use OpenVC for sourcing and Onefive for the room.
Which is free?+
OpenVC's core features are free and live. Onefive is free during pre-launch on the waitlist.
List built. Files still in Drive?
Join the Onefive waitlist for a room investors can actually review.
