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Head-to-head · Startup Founder Tools

Ledgy vs Eqvista

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Ledgy #3 in Startup Founder Tools 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ledgy
Eqvista #7 in Startup Founder Tools 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Eqvista

Ledgy leads on 0 checks, Eqvista 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 scoreLedgy · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth

Ledgy scores higher on our rubric for startup founder tools: 7.9 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Ledgy is the better fit for growing teams with complex equity plans. Eqvista is the better fit for cost-conscious founders managing a cap table.

  • Ledgy fits best

    Growing teams with complex equity plans

  • Eqvista fits best

    Cost-conscious founders managing a cap table

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Side by side

Feature Ledgy 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Eqvista 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.5
Ranking #3 in Startup Founder Tools #7 in Startup Founder Tools
Best for Growing teams with complex equity plans Cost-conscious founders managing a cap table
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $2/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 70+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ledgy 0/5 · Eqvista 0/5
Business plan builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
Financial forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Investor tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cap table management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Incorporation support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Startup stage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports a wide range of grant types and advanced vesting schedules
  • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and automates grant workflows
  • Adds valuation, tax, and financial reporting for international plans
  • 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
Cons
  • Launch is limited to simple vesting and 50 stakeholders
  • Advanced workflows and reporting are spread across higher tiers and add-ons
  • Focused on equity administration rather than a full founder toolkit
  • 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
Our verdict

Ledgy is a cloud platform for managing company equity and executive compensation, from incorporation through post-IPO. It is aimed at finance, legal, people, and equity teams that need to administer grants, track ownership, and support…

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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…

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  1. LedgyStartup Founder Tools 7.9Free plan
  2. EqvistaStartup Founder Tools 7.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ledgy — where it wins

    • Supports a wide range of grant types and advanced vesting schedules
    • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and automates grant workflows
    • Adds valuation, tax, and financial reporting for international plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Launch is limited to simple vesting and 50 stakeholders
    • Advanced workflows and reporting are spread across higher tiers and add-ons
    • Focused on equity administration rather than a full founder toolkit

  • 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
  • Ledgy7.9/10 · Free plan

    Equity administration for teams managing complex plans, grants, reporting, and employee workflows.

    Visit LedgyFull verdict →
  • Eqvista7.5/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit EqvistaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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