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Mercor vs Mode
Two buyers of company data on their published terms, side by side, as verified on 2026-10-15. Unknowns say “Not published”; we never guess.
Mercor (Mercor Data) has not published a range (CEO: up to $10M per enterprise). Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative). The table lists what each has published about license type, exclusivity, de-identification, payment and minimums, and the questions below answer the comparisons owners ask most.
| Term | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pays companies | Not published (CEO: up to $10M per enterprise) | $100K–$5M (indicative) |
| License type | Not published | Not published |
| Exclusivity | Not published | Negotiable |
| Who de-identifies | The buyer | The buyer |
| Payment timing | Wire upon delivery of the anonymised dataset to the buyer | Written agreement sets the amount and payment schedule |
| Time to offer | Within 2–4 weeks of the signed agreement | Fixed offer after a review; about 3 months from first call to payment |
| Acceptance window | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum size | Not published | 20+ desk staff |
| Minimum years | Not published | Not published |
| How you reach them | We introduce you | We introduce you |
| Source · verified | Mercor Data 2026-10-15 | Mode company data partnerships 2026-10-15 |
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Which pays more, Mercor (Mercor Data) or Mode?
On the figures on record, Mercor (Mercor Data)'s ceiling is higher: Mercor (Mercor Data) has not published a range (CEO: up to $10M per enterprise); Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative). A ceiling is the best case a buyer states, not a typical offer, and the terms under the headline (exclusivity, acceptance window, payment timing) can matter more than the gap.
Which of Mercor (Mercor Data) and Mode would accept my company?
Mercor (Mercor Data) says it accepts operating, winding down and shut down companies. It publishes no minimum size or history. It does not state which regions it buys from. Mode says it accepts operating companies, with at least 20 desk staff. Regions it names: United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia and other regions. Minewell's quote form applies both sets of gates to your profile before you pick.
Which pays faster, Mercor (Mercor Data) or Mode?
Not enough is published to say. Mercor (Mercor Data): Wire 2–4 weeks after signing. Mode: About 3 months from first call to payment. Ask both for payment timing and the acceptance window in writing before you sign.
Can I compare Mercor (Mercor Data) and Mode with other buyers?
Yes. Add a third or fourth buyer on the compare page, or request quotes from every buyer that fits your company and compare the real offers instead of the published ranges.