Alternatives
ValuStrat alternative: Upswitch for SME M&A
ValuStrat delivers engagement-based asset valuations with classical appraisal methods; Upswitch offers SaaS speed for M&A valuation: ten methods including adjusted NAV and liquidation value in one workflow.
What is it?
ValuStrat is an established valuation and advisory firm with strong roots in real-estate and asset valuation. Engagements typically include on-site inspection, manual asset and legal-status review, and a formally signed valuation report. Most relevant for sectors where the balance sheet (real estate, machinery, inventory) carries the weight.
When ValuStrat is the right choice
ValuStrat is the right choice for: (a) asset-heavy businesses where physical assets carry the value (manufacturing, transport, logistics with owned property), (b) court-mandated or tax assignments requiring a signed appraiser report, and (c) complex asset portfolios requiring manual expertise.
When Upswitch is the right choice
Upswitch is the right choice for: (a) M&A valuation where going-concern, EBITDA-multiple and DCF carry more weight than pure assets, (b) fast iteration (first draft in hours instead of weeks), (c) audit trail per input for R&W defensibility, and (d) integration with Exact / Yuki / Silverfin / Octopus. When asset valuation is needed, Upswitch delivers it through the adjusted-NAV and liquidation-value methods.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ValuStrat | Upswitch |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Independent valuation engagements for real-estate-heavy SMEs and asset-rich businesses | SME M&A valuation (going-concern + asset) for transactional contexts |
| Methodology focus | Asset valuation (real estate, machinery, inventory) with traditional appraisal lens | 10 methods including gecorrigeerd NAV (asset) + EBITDA-multiple + DCF + liquidatiewaarde |
| Workflow model | Engagement-based with on-site asset inspection | PLG SaaS, accountant integrations, optional advisor review |
| Geographic coverage | Belgium + select international engagements | Benelux (BE + NL + LU) |
| Turnaround time | 3-8 weeks per dossier including on-site visits | First draft within 1-2 hours; advisor review within days |
| Pricing model | Engagement-based, typical €3k-€20k per dossier | Know it is free; Grow it is €299/year; advisor Starter starts at €1,490/year |
Pricing
Pricing 2026: ValuStrat engagement-based (€3k-€20k typical). Upswitch Know it is free, Grow it €299/year, advisor Starter €1,490/year.
Frequently asked
- When is a ValuStrat report mandatory instead of Upswitch?
- For court proceedings, certain tax valuations (depending on Belgian ruling), and formal asset-based collateral assessments requiring a certified appraiser's signature. In most M&A contexts Upswitch suffices.
- Does Upswitch have an asset-based method?
- Yes: two of them: adjusted NAV (going-concern asset value with deferred-tax adjustments) and liquidation value (orderly and forced wind-down branches with IVS 104 §60-80 premise selection).
- Can I combine both?
- Often ideal: Upswitch for the fast M&A valuation and market approach, ValuStrat for formal asset expertise when specific asset types (industrial real estate, machinery) require detailed inspection.
- How long does an Upswitch run take compared to ValuStrat?
- Upswitch first draft within 1-2 hours (data pre-ingested via accountant integration). ValuStrat 3-8 weeks including site visits. For 95% of Benelux SME M&A cases Upswitch's speed is the bottleneck-killer.