Equity management and 409A valuations for private companies
Carta is the leading equity management platform trusted by over 40,000 companies. It provides cap table management, 409A valuations, fund administration, and liquidity solutions. Known for its comprehensive feature set and strong compliance capabilities.
Best for: Venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies needing comprehensive equity management and valuations
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓409A valuations
- ✓Equity plan administration
- ✓Investor reporting
- ✓Liquidity programs
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroGustoRipplingNetSuiteSlack
Pricing: From $3,000/year for startups, custom pricing for growth-stage
Modern cap table management built for founders
Pulley is a modern equity management platform designed specifically for startups. It offers an intuitive interface, transparent pricing, and founder-friendly features. Known for its simplicity and fast setup compared to legacy solutions.
Best for: Early-stage startups wanting a modern, founder-friendly cap table solution with transparent pricing
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓Scenario modeling
- ✓409A valuations
- ✓Employee equity portal
- ✓Investor updates
Integrations
GustoRipplingDeelSlackGoogle WorkspaceZapier
Pricing: Free for early-stage, paid from $400/month
Equity management from the startup funding experts
AngelList Stack provides cap table management, fund administration, and banking services for startups. Leveraging AngelList's deep experience in startup funding, it offers seamless integration between equity, fundraising, and banking.
Best for: Startups in the AngelList ecosystem wanting integrated equity, fundraising, and banking
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓Fund administration
- ✓Banking integration
- ✓Investor management
- ✓Document storage
Integrations
AngelListMercuryBrexStripeQuickBooksGusto
Pricing: Free cap table, paid features from custom pricing
Enterprise equity compensation management
Shareworks is Morgan Stanley's enterprise equity compensation platform serving over 3,000 companies globally. It provides comprehensive stock plan administration, financial reporting, and participant services for public and private companies.
Best for: Large enterprises and public companies needing global equity compensation administration
Key Features
- ✓Global equity plan administration
- ✓Financial reporting (ASC 718)
- ✓Participant self-service portal
- ✓ESPP management
- ✓Tax compliance
Integrations
SAPWorkdayOracleADPFidelityE*TRADE
Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing
Cap table management for growing companies
Capshare provides cap table management and equity administration for private companies. Known for its straightforward approach to cap table management with strong waterfall analysis and scenario modeling capabilities.
Best for: Growing private companies needing robust cap table management with waterfall analysis
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓Waterfall analysis
- ✓Scenario modeling
- ✓Option grants management
- ✓Document management
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroCartaDocuSignDropboxGoogle Drive
Equity management for European companies
Ledgy is a European equity management platform designed for startups and scale-ups. It handles the complexity of European equity structures, including phantom shares and VSOPs, with strong compliance for EU regulations.
Best for: European startups and scale-ups needing equity management with EU-specific structures
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓VSOP and phantom shares
- ✓EU compliance (GDPR)
- ✓Employee equity portal
- ✓Investor reporting
Integrations
PersonioBambooHRSlackGoogle WorkspaceDocuSignZapier
Pricing: From €99/month for startups
Cap table management and valuations
Eqvista offers cap table management, 409A valuations, and equity administration at competitive pricing. Known for its cost-effective approach while still providing comprehensive features for private company equity management.
Best for: Cost-conscious startups wanting affordable cap table management with 409A valuations
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓409A valuations
- ✓Equity grants management
- ✓Round modeling
- ✓Board consents
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroGustoDocuSignZapierSlack
Pricing: Free basic plan, paid from $3/stakeholder/month
Equity management from the Long-Term Stock Exchange
LTSE Equity provides cap table management and equity tools from the team behind the Long-Term Stock Exchange. It emphasizes transparency, long-term thinking, and stakeholder alignment with modern equity management features.
Best for: Mission-driven startups wanting equity tools aligned with long-term stakeholder value
Key Features
- ✓Cap table management
- ✓Option grants
- ✓Scenario modeling
- ✓Stakeholder transparency
- ✓409A valuations
Integrations
GustoRipplingSlackDocuSignStripeQuickBooks
Pricing: Free for small teams, paid from $200/month
International equity compensation management
Global Shares provides equity compensation solutions for companies with international employees. It handles the complexity of global equity plans, including tax compliance, currency conversion, and local regulations across 100+ countries.
Best for: Companies with international teams needing global equity compensation with multi-country compliance
Key Features
- ✓Global equity plan administration
- ✓Multi-country tax compliance
- ✓Currency management
- ✓Participant services
- ✓ESPP administration
Integrations
WorkdaySAP SuccessFactorsOracle HCMADPSalesforceServiceNow
Pricing: Custom pricing based on plan complexity
Equity compensation for complex organizations
Certent provides equity compensation management for companies with complex equity structures. Part of insightsoftware, it offers deep expertise in stock plan administration, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Best for: Mid-to-large companies with complex equity structures requiring sophisticated administration
Key Features
- ✓Stock plan administration
- ✓ASC 718 reporting
- ✓Participant management
- ✓Plan modeling
- ✓Regulatory compliance
Integrations
SAPOracleWorkdayADPUltiProNetSuite
Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing