Eqvista vs Pulley

Eqvista6.8Visit PPulley6.7Visit

Higher score Eqvista #6 in Startup Founder Tools 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $2/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Eqvista

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P Pulley #7 in Startup Founder Tools 6.7/10 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Pulley

• Eqvista fits best

  Cost-conscious founders managing a cap table

• Pulley fits best

  Startups managing cap tables and equity compliance

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Side by side

Feature	Eqvista 6.8/10 Visit ↗	PPulley 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.8	6.7
Ranking	#6 in Startup Founder Tools	#7 in Startup Founder Tools
Best for	Cost-conscious founders managing a cap table	Startups managing cap tables and equity compliance
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$2/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	2FA	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	1 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eqvista 0/5 · Pulley 0/5
Business plan builder	Not published	Not published
Financial forecasting	Not published	Not published
Investor tracking	Not published	Not published
Cap table management	Not published	Not published
Incorporation support	Not published	Not published
Specs
Startup stage	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free tier covers cap tables, ESOPs, vesting, stakeholder accounts, and a data room Premium adds e-signing, compliance workflows, and funding-round modeling Web and mobile access, with shareholder portals and QuickBooks integration	Tracks ownership and supports equity issuance and employee portals Models fundraising and dilution scenarios Connects with HRIS and payroll platforms
Cons	Premium pricing rises with each stakeholder and changes above 50 stakeholders The annual valuation bundle starts at $990 and varies by company factors Support is limited to email and documentation	No free plan; paid plans are contact-sales offerings Some compliance and reporting features are limited to higher tiers Focused on equity administration rather than broader startup operations
Our verdict	Eqvista brings cap-table and equity management together with valuation, modeling, and compliance workflows for private companies. Its tools are aimed at founders and finance teams managing ownership, employee equity, and shareholder… Read the review →	Pulley brings cap-table management and equity workflows together for startup founders and finance teams, with tools for employees and investors as well. It tracks ownership and supports equity issuance, offer letters, agreement signing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Eqvista — where it wins

  • Free tier covers cap tables, ESOPs, vesting, stakeholder accounts, and a data room
  • Premium adds e-signing, compliance workflows, and funding-round modeling
  • Web and mobile access, with shareholder portals and QuickBooks integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium pricing rises with each stakeholder and changes above 50 stakeholders
  • The annual valuation bundle starts at $990 and varies by company factors
  • Support is limited to email and documentation

• Pulley — where it wins

  • Tracks ownership and supports equity issuance and employee portals
  • Models fundraising and dilution scenarios
  • Connects with HRIS and payroll platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid plans are contact-sales offerings
  • Some compliance and reporting features are limited to higher tiers
  • Focused on equity administration rather than broader startup operations

• Eqvista6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $2/mo

  A free cap-table tier with paid compliance, modeling, and valuation options.

  Visit EqvistaFull verdict →
• PPulley6.7/10 · 14-day trial

  Cap-table, equity issuance, compliance and employee tools for growing startups.

  Visit PulleyFull verdict →