Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software
Ledgy vs Pulley
Ledgy leads on 2 checks, Pulley on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLedgy · 8.9/10
- Free planonly Ledgy
- Free trialonly Pulley
Ledgy scores higher on our rubric for equity compensation management software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Ledgy offers free plan; Pulley doesn't. Ledgy leads on recipient limit: 50 recipients versus 25 recipients.
Ledgy is the better fit for growing international companies with complex equity plans. Pulley is the better fit for equity teams needing workflows and integrations.
- Ledgy fits best
Growing international companies with complex equity plans
- Pulley fits best
Equity teams needing workflows and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Ledgy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Pulley 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Equity Compensation Management Software | #7 in Equity Compensation Management Software |
| Best for | Growing international companies with complex equity plans | Equity teams needing workflows and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Ledgy 3/3 · Pulley 3/3 | ||
| Employee portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tax reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valuation support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Award types | ESOP, VSOP, LTIP, EMI, CSOP, RSUs, options, warrants, growth/hurdle shares, BSPCE, SARs, STAK | RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, RSAs, warrants, phantom grants |
| Vesting rule support | Advanced | Advanced |
| Recipient limit | 50 recipients (best) | 25 recipients |
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| Our verdict | Ledgy is a web-based equity and executive compensation management platform for companies from incorporation through post-IPO. It brings together cap table management, equity plans and grants, employee dashboards, scenario modeling,… Read the review → |
Pulley is an equity and cap table management platform for startup founders, finance teams, employees, investors, and private-equity organizations. It combines ownership tracking and equity issuance with employee and investor portals, offer… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ledgy — where it wins
- Supports diverse award types and advanced vesting schedules
- Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and major identity tools
- Covers exercising, settlement, compliance and financial reporting
Where it doesn't
- Launch is limited to 50 stakeholders
- Advanced capabilities are split across multiple plans and add-ons
- Available through the web only
Pulley — where it wins
- Covers cap tables, grants, portals, signing, modeling, and valuations
- Supports compliance workflows for Rule 701, 83(b), and Form 3921
- Synchronizes with HRIS and payroll platforms across many integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Paid plans are presented as contact-sales offerings
- Access is limited to the web platform
- Ledgy8.9/10 · Free plan
A broad equity platform for international teams managing complex plans and reporting.
Visit LedgyFull verdict → - Pulley8.6/10 · 14-day trial
A broad equity operations platform for teams that need workflows, compliance, and integrations.
Visit PulleyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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