Is Pewter legit? Review of the data licensing broker
What's going on with the business?
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Who qualifies
- U.S. firms with 20 or more employees, working in English
- At least 3 years of email, files and records
- Operating, downsizing, winding down or closed
How it works
- A two-minute form, no files.
- A call within one business day.
- A written offer with price, scope, allowed use and payment milestones.
- Pewter coordinates the export and de-identification. You keep your originals.
Pewter says it takes about an hour of your time, including one 30-minute call. It doesn't publish a payment timeline.

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See what my data is worth →What to ask
- How many buyers will see your company?
- When are you paid after signing?
Before you apply anywhere, check your fit with every buyer first. Once you apply to one buyer you are in its process. Our estimate takes about a minute, never asks for a file, and tells you which buyers your company fits. It costs nothing. See which buyers fit your company.
Briggs Analytics is independent. Some buyers named on this page may pay Briggs Analytics a referral fee, and owners never pay us anything. Every figure comes from the buyer's own page or the source linked next to it, checked October 21, 2026. Buyers change their terms often, so confirm on their page before you sign. Disclosures
In short
- Pewter is a broker. The buyer pays it, not you.
- 20+ staff, 3+ years of records, open or closed.
- Published deals: $350K, $450K and $650K.
Questions owners ask.
Is Pewter legit?
Pewter publishes its criteria, process and example deals, and says owners pay nothing. Ask how many buyers it shops your company to and when you're paid.
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