Government Administration, 500+ employees
More than a year
“It's an all-in-one tool”
Pros
You can download a complete list of all UK registered entities which I like most about it, as it simplifies my job.
Cons
I do not have anything to add here so this question does not apply to me.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Insurance, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“A powerful and reliable tool”
Pros
It is easy to access and the dashboard puts a huge amount of information right at your fingertips. Plus the reports download with the full company title and the detailed reports are proven very useful to me.
Cons
One thing I have noticed is that not every report contains complete information so some can feel quite sparse. Plus this might be due to filing differences in certain countries.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Insurance, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Data partner you can count on”
Pros
The platform is very user friendly. Accessing the needed data is also simple and being able to upload my risk portfolio for monitoring is a great feature.
Cons
Compared to the UK, Companywatch Ireland seems less consistent to me when it comes to data accuracy.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Financial Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Well-built tool”
Pros
It provides valuable insights into businesses and how they operate which helps us fully understand who we are dealing with.
Cons
At times the servers can be a bit slow which annoys me and the links feel somewhat clunky to navigate at first.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Financial Services, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“simplifies due diligence on third parties”
Pros
I really like how easy the platform is to use. Plus everything is clearly organized which makes navigation simple. And while some info can be found elsewhere, Company Watch puts everything right at our fingertips.
Cons
The only thing I dislike about it is needing three pieces of info to log in such as company name, username and password. As I think just email and password would be enough.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Financial Services, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Works the way it says”
Pros
It offers accurate company information and all filed documents can be downloaded. Also I like the fact that it shows group structures for companies with complex setups.
Cons
Honestly I have not found anything wrong.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Banking, 500+ employees
More than a year
“To me it is 5 out of 5”
Pros
The platform is easy to use and it also offers accurate and up to date data and downloading financials with it is simple too.
Cons
I feel like the self-service option for resetting passwords could be improved.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Financial Services, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Key for financial risk management”
Pros
Company Watch gives risk assessment tools that help businesses identify and reduce risks linked to their clients. Also it provides financial insights to evaluate company liquidity and solvency which has been useful in our underwriting process.
Cons
Let me tell all the users upfront that the database might not cover all companies or industries fully especially in emerging markets and niche sectors.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Insurance, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Great for managing org structure and bad debts”
Pros
I find it great for checking organizational structures and information on bad debtors.
Cons
Well I use it alongside other analytics tools and Companies House. Which tells it is not a complete solution but definitely a helpful addition.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Utilities, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Has great features”
Pros
Company Watch is very easy to use with many features that help us provide a complete picture when assessing a company's financial strength.
Cons
The only downside I can think of is that it takes a long time to upload newly filed accounts.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Insurance, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Must-have for insurance professionals”
Pros
The ease of use is pretty impressive. Plus it delivers all the data I need in seconds which would take much longer to do manually.
Cons
There is nothing I'd criticize about the platform as it works exactly how I want it to.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Financial Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Pretty simple to work with”
Pros
I find it pretty simple to navigate, the API returns strong data and it is easy to view directors and shareholders in a clear yet user friendly way. Plus support from both the Relationship Manager and Support Desk is always quick and helpful.
Cons
Sometimes the information can be outdated compared to the latest updates on Companies House which I don't like.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Civil Engineering, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Has powerful and efficient Fintel tools”
Pros
The data analysis tools are versatile and highly accurate. Also the reporting and predictive modeling are excellent and the at at-a-glance visuals help my Group MD quickly understand the key points of a risk assessment which helps in important commercial decisions.
Cons
No complaints to share as for over three years I thoroughly researched the market carefully evaluating and questioning different providers. After weighing the options I ultimately chose Company Watch from a shortlist of three strong candidates. This decision is reviewed every year to make sure the provider remains the best fit for our needs.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10