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Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software

Shareworks vs CompXL Long-Term Rewards

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Shareworks #1 in Equity Compensation Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Shareworks
CompXL Long-Term Rewards #3 in Equity Compensation Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Salary.com

Shareworks leads on 0 checks, CompXL Long-Term Rewards on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShareworks · 9.3/10

Shareworks scores higher on our rubric for equity compensation management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

On vesting rule support, CompXL Long-Term Rewards gives you Advanced where Shareworks offers Custom.

Shareworks is the better fit for organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting. CompXL Long-Term Rewards is the better fit for large employers planning long-term rewards.

  • Shareworks fits best

    Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting

  • CompXL Long-Term Rewards fits best

    Large employers planning long-term rewards

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Side by side

Feature Shareworks 9.3/10 Visit ↗ CompXL Long-Term Rewards 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Equity Compensation Management Software #3 in Equity Compensation Management Software
Best for Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting Large employers planning long-term rewards
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 1 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shareworks 2/3 · CompXL Long-Term Rewards 2/3
Employee portal ✓ ✓
Tax reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Valuation support ✓ ✓
Specs
Award types restricted stock units; stock options; employee stock purchase plans Stock options, RSUs, PSUs, SARs
Vesting rule support Custom Advanced
Recipient limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports custom global plans and configurable vesting rules
  • Combines modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and audit-ready reporting
  • Enables employee award viewing, elections, exercises, and share sales
  • Supports options, RSUs, PSUs, and SARs with advanced vesting rules
  • Combines allocation budgets, eligibility, manager planning, and reporting
  • Includes global tax support, SSO, audit trails, and major HR integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Integration coverage centers on HRIS data exchange
  • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction
  • Pricing is provided through a demo request
  • Available on the web platform only
  • Its broad administration scope may exceed simpler equity program needs
Our verdict

Shareworks is an equity compensation management platform for private and public companies. It is designed for plan administrators managing restricted stock units, stock options, and employee stock purchase plans, with custom vesting rules…

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CompXL Long-Term Rewards is Salary.com's equity planning and tracking software for HR, compensation, finance, and total rewards teams. It supports stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and SARs, while covering allocation budgets, eligibility rules,…

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  1. ShareworksEquity Compensation Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. CompXL Long-Term RewardsEquity Compensation Management Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shareworks — where it wins

    • Supports custom global plans and configurable vesting rules
    • Combines modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and audit-ready reporting
    • Enables employee award viewing, elections, exercises, and share sales

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Integration coverage centers on HRIS data exchange
    • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction

  • CompXL Long-Term Rewards — where it wins

    • Supports options, RSUs, PSUs, and SARs with advanced vesting rules
    • Combines allocation budgets, eligibility, manager planning, and reporting
    • Includes global tax support, SSO, audit trails, and major HR integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is provided through a demo request
    • Available on the web platform only
    • Its broad administration scope may exceed simpler equity program needs
  • Shareworks9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad platform for global plan administration, modeling, reporting, and employee transactions.

    Visit ShareworksFull verdict →
  • CompXL Long-Term Rewards9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad equity administration system for employers managing complex long-term rewards.

    Visit Salary.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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