Grep vs Consulting Firm Research
You're paying $200K for a team of junior analysts to Google things. There's a better way.
Traditional consulting firms (Big 4, boutique due diligence shops) that deliver research through teams of junior analysts and associates.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at where each tool excels.
When to Use Which
Practical guidance for choosing the right tool for your use case.
Standard Due Diligence
For 80% of due diligence work, Grep delivers equal or better results at a fraction of the cost and time of a consulting engagement.
Bespoke Strategic Advisory
When you need strategic advice, market entry recommendations, or hands-on deal support, experienced consultants still add genuine value.
Volume Screening
Screening 500 vendors or 1,000 counterparties? No consulting firm can match Grep's throughput at any price.
Time-Critical Deals
When a deal is closing in 48 hours, you cannot wait 3 weeks for a consulting report. Grep delivers in minutes.
Ongoing Monitoring
Continuous portfolio monitoring requires always-on capability. Consulting firms offer point-in-time snapshots, not ongoing vigilance.
Expert Witness & Testimony
Regulatory proceedings and litigation still require human experts who can testify and be cross-examined.
The Verdict
Consulting firms remain valuable for bespoke advisory and human-dependent activities. But for research, screening, and due diligence? You're overpaying by orders of magnitude.
Choose Grep When
- Standard due diligence research
- Volume screening & monitoring
- Time-sensitive investigations
- Cost-conscious compliance programmes
Choose Consulting Firms When
- Strategic advisory & recommendations
- Expert testimony & litigation support
- Relationship-intensive deal work
Stop Overpaying for Research
Redirect your consulting budget to work that actually requires human judgment. Let Grep handle the research.