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Head-to-head · Cap Table Management Software

Cake Equity vs Shareworks

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cake Equity #2 in Cap Table Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cake Equity
Shareworks #4 in Cap Table Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shareworks

Cake Equity leads on 0 checks, Shareworks on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCake Equity · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Cake Equity

Cake Equity scores higher on our rubric for cap table management software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Cake Equity is the better fit for companies needing compliance-rich equity administration. Shareworks is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise global equity programs.

  • Cake Equity fits best

    Companies needing compliance-rich equity administration

  • Shareworks fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise global equity programs

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Side by side

Feature Cake Equity 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Shareworks 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #2 in Cap Table Management Software #4 in Cap Table Management Software
Best for Companies needing compliance-rich equity administration Mid-market and enterprise global equity programs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $1,000/yr Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Docs, Email, Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cake Equity 0/5 · Shareworks 0/5
Share class tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Option management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dilution scenarios Not checked yet Not checked yet
Fundraising modeling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cap table import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports options, RSUs, RSAs, SAFEs, notes, warrants, and shares
  • Includes vesting, approvals, grant documents, and e-signing
  • Covers 409A, Form 3921, Rule 701, and ASC 718 reporting
  • Supports custom global plans and custom vesting rules.
  • Combines modeling, forecasting, valuation, and financial reporting.
  • Employees can view awards, make elections, exercise, and sell shares.
Cons
  • Available through the web platform only
  • Recipient limit is 25
  • Advanced compliance features require paid plans
  • Cap-table management is not explicitly described.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction.
Our verdict

Cake Equity is an equity management platform for startups and growing companies. It brings together cap table administration, stock option and restricted-stock management, vesting schedules, fundraising and dilution modelling, valuations,…

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Shareworks is an equity compensation management platform for private and public companies, aimed at organizations running global stock plans. Administrators can create plans, model and forecast scenarios, exchange HRIS data through an API,…

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  1. Cake EquityCap Table Management Software 8.7Free plan
  2. ShareworksCap Table Management Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cake Equity — where it wins

    • Supports options, RSUs, RSAs, SAFEs, notes, warrants, and shares
    • Includes vesting, approvals, grant documents, and e-signing
    • Covers 409A, Form 3921, Rule 701, and ASC 718 reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Available through the web platform only
    • Recipient limit is 25
    • Advanced compliance features require paid plans

  • Shareworks — where it wins

    • Supports custom global plans and custom vesting rules.
    • Combines modeling, forecasting, valuation, and financial reporting.
    • Employees can view awards, make elections, exercise, and sell shares.

    Where it doesn't

    • Cap-table management is not explicitly described.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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