Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software
ShareForce vs Fidelity Private Shares
ShareForce leads on 0 checks, Fidelity Private Shares on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShareForce · 8.4/10
- Free planonly Fidelity Private Shares
ShareForce scores higher on our rubric for equity compensation management software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #11.
Fidelity Private Shares offers free plan; ShareForce doesn't. On vesting rule support, Fidelity Private Shares gives you Advanced where ShareForce offers Custom.
ShareForce is the better fit for global enterprises needing advanced valuation and reporting. Fidelity Private Shares is the better fit for startups needing HRIS-connected equity administration.
- ShareForce fits best
Global enterprises needing advanced valuation and reporting
- Fidelity Private Shares fits best
Startups needing HRIS-connected equity administration
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Side by side
| Feature | ShareForce 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Fidelity Private Shares 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #9 in Equity Compensation Management Software | #11 in Equity Compensation Management Software |
| Best for | Global enterprises needing advanced valuation and reporting | Startups needing HRIS-connected equity administration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ShareForce 3/3 · Fidelity Private Shares 3/3 | ||
| Employee portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tax reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valuation support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Award types | LTIP, RSU, SAYE, SIP, ESPP, phantom stock, SAR, PSP, options and cash-based plans | founder’s stock, common stock, preferred stock, stock options, SAFEs, convertible notes, warrants |
| Vesting rule support | Custom | Advanced |
| Recipient limit | Not checked yet | 25 recipients |
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| Our verdict | ShareForce is an equity compensation management platform for finance, HR and reward teams at private, listed and multinational companies. It covers employee share and incentive plans from grant and vesting through settlement, participant… Read the review → |
Fidelity Private Shares is a web-based equity management platform for Delaware corporations and private companies. It is designed for founders, employees, investors, lawyers, and auditors who need shared, permissioned records across the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ShareForce — where it wins
- Supports Monte Carlo, Binomial Tree and Black-Scholes valuation models
- Handles configurable vesting, performance conditions and scenario testing
- Connects with HR, payroll, finance and signing platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The platform is offered through the web only
- Customisable plan pricing is quoted on request
Fidelity Private Shares — where it wins
- Free Launch tier covers cap tables, grants, data rooms, and scenarios
- Supports 15 HRIS and payroll integrations, including Workday and Gusto
- Combines employee portals, valuations, approvals, and compliance reporting
Where it doesn't
- Paid-tier pricing is not published
- 409A valuations are conducted by a third party
- Recipient limit is 25
- ShareForce8.4/10 · Paid
A configurable equity platform for complex global administration, valuation and reporting.
Visit ShareForceFull verdict → - Fidelity Private Shares8.2/10 · Free plan
A web-based equity platform with a free core tier and broad HRIS integration support.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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