Briggs AnalyticsPewter vs Jottings: two data brokers compared on published deals, size and fees
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| Pewter | Jottings | |
|---|---|---|
| Published deals | $350K (60-person accounting), $450K (70-person engineering), $650K (100-person freight broker) | $173,163 closed. Bands by state, $100K to $1M |
| Minimum | 20+ staff, 3+ years, U.S. | Not published |
| Closed companies | Yes | Not published |
| Who pays the broker | The buyer | The buyer |
| Referral program | 10% up to $100K (signed terms) | 25% of Jottings' fee on the deal |
What a broker should do for you
Take your company to every buyer that fits, not one, and tell you in writing which buyers it works with and how it is paid. Neither Pewter nor Jottings publishes its buyer list. Ask. A broker with one buyer is that buyer's sales channel. How to pick a data broker.
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Which one for which company
- A 50 to 100-person accounting, engineering or freight company: Pewter's examples are companies like yours.
- A mortgage, roofing, hospitality or law firm in Texas, Florida, Nevada or Maryland: Jottings publishes bands for exactly those.
- A closed company: Pewter says it takes them.
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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 22, 2026. Buyers change their terms often, so confirm on their page before you sign. Disclosures
In short
- Both are brokers paid by the buyer. Neither publishes its buyer list. Ask.
- Pewter: $350K to $650K examples, 20+ staff, 3+ years, closed companies welcome.
- Jottings: one closed deal at $173,163, bands by state from $100K to $1M.
Questions owners ask.
Is Pewter or Jottings the buyer?
Neither. Both are brokers that take the company to buyers, and the buyer pays them.
Which publishes bigger deals?
Pewter's three examples ($350K to $650K) are larger than Jottings' one closed deal ($173,163). Jottings' top band is $750K to $1M for a Texas mortgage company.
Does a broker cost the company anything?
Not by either broker's own page. The buyer pays the broker.
What should I ask a data broker?
Which buyers it works with, whether it shows your company to all of them, how it is paid, and whether the license it brings you is exclusive.
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