What are the best equity management software?

# Best Equity Management Software

Here's a breakdown of top options by category:

## **For Startups & Private Companies**

| Software | Best For | Key Features |

|----------|----------|--------------|

| **Carta** | Cap table management | Cap tables, 409A valuations, equity plans |

| **Pulley** | Early-stage startups | Simple cap tables, scenario modeling |

| **Ledgy** | European startups | Cap table, employee equity, reporting |

| **Capdesk** | Growth-stage companies | Equity plans, investor relations |

## **For Employee Equity Plans**

- **Shareworks (Morgan Stanley)** - Large enterprises

- **Equity Edge Online (E*TRADE)** - Stock plan administration

- **Certent** - Equity compensation reporting

- **Global Shares** - International equity plans

## **For Public Companies**

- **Broadridge** - Shareholder management

- **Computershare** - Transfer agent services

- **Solium (Shareworks)** - Stock plan management

## **Key Features to Consider**

- ✅ Cap table management

- ✅ 409A valuations

- ✅ Scenario/exit modeling

- ✅ Compliance & reporting

- ✅ Employee portal

- ✅ Integration with payroll/accounting

## **Most Popular Overall**

**Carta** is widely considered the industry leader for private companies

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