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Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software

Shareworks vs Ledgy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Ledgy #4 in Equity Compensation Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ledgy

Shareworks leads on 0 checks, Ledgy on 0, and 4 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 scoreShareworks · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Ledgy
  • Most featuresLedgy · 3 of 3

Shareworks scores higher on our rubric for equity compensation management software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

On vesting rule support, Ledgy gives you Advanced where Shareworks offers Custom.

Shareworks is the better fit for organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting. Ledgy is the better fit for growing international companies with complex equity plans.

  • Shareworks fits best

    Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting

  • Ledgy fits best

    Growing international companies with complex equity plans

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Side by side

Feature Shareworks 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Ledgy 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #1 in Equity Compensation Management Software #4 in Equity Compensation Management Software
Best for Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting Growing international companies with complex equity plans
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 70+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shareworks 2/3 · Ledgy 3/3
Employee portal ✓ ✓
Tax reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Valuation support ✓ ✓
Specs
Award types restricted stock units; stock options; employee stock purchase plans ESOP, VSOP, LTIP, EMI, CSOP, RSUs, options, warrants, growth/hurdle shares, BSPCE, SARs, STAK
Vesting rule support Custom Advanced
Recipient limit Not checked yet 50 recipients
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 diverse award types and advanced vesting schedules
  • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and major identity tools
  • Covers exercising, settlement, compliance and financial reporting
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Integration coverage centers on HRIS data exchange
  • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction
  • Launch is limited to 50 stakeholders
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple plans and add-ons
  • Available through the web only
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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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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  1. ShareworksEquity Compensation Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. LedgyEquity Compensation Management Software 8.9Free plan

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

  • 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
  • Shareworks9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Ledgy8.9/10 · Free plan

    A broad equity platform for international teams managing complex plans and reporting.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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