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Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software

Ledgy vs Pulley

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Ledgy #4 in Equity Compensation Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ledgy
Pulley #7 in Equity Compensation Management Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Supports diverse award types and advanced vesting schedules
  • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and major identity tools
  • Covers exercising, settlement, compliance and financial reporting
  • 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
Cons
  • Launch is limited to 50 stakeholders
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple plans and add-ons
  • Available through the web only
  • No free plan is available
  • Paid plans are presented as contact-sales offerings
  • Access is limited to the web platform
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,…

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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…

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  1. LedgyEquity Compensation Management Software 8.9Free plan
  2. PulleyEquity Compensation Management Software 8.614-day trial

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.

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  • 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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