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Mode vs Handshake AI
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.
Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative). Handshake AI publishes $100K–$4M+. 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 | $100K–$5M (indicative) | $100K–$4M+ |
| License type | Not published | Not published |
| Exclusivity | Negotiable | Not published |
| Who de-identifies | The buyer | The buyer |
| Payment timing | Written agreement sets the amount and payment schedule | Register: 30–60 days after acceptance (not on Handshake's own page) |
| Time to offer | Fixed offer after a review; about 3 months from first call to payment | 'Reviewed and priced quickly' |
| Acceptance window | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum size | 20+ desk staff | 20+ desk staff |
| Minimum years | Not published | 3+ years |
| How you reach them | We introduce you | We introduce you |
| Source · verified | Mode company data partnerships 2026-10-15 | Handshake AI data partnerships 2026-10-15 |
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Request quotes from these 2Mode vs Handshake AI: the questions owners ask
Which pays more, Mode or Handshake AI?
On the figures on record, Mode's ceiling is higher: Mode publishes $100K–$5M (indicative); Handshake AI publishes $100K–$4M+. 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 Mode and Handshake AI would accept my company?
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. Handshake AI says it accepts operating companies, with at least 20 desk staff and 3 or more years of records. It does not state which regions it buys from. Minewell's quote form applies both sets of gates to your profile before you pick.
Which pays faster, Mode or Handshake AI?
Not enough is published to say. Mode: About 3 months from first call to payment. Handshake AI: About 30–60 days after acceptance. Ask both for payment timing and the acceptance window in writing before you sign.
Can I compare Mode and Handshake AI 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.