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Head-to-head · Equity Compensation Management Software

Shareworks vs Pulley

  • 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
Pulley #7 in Equity Compensation Management Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Pulley

Shareworks leads on 0 checks, Pulley 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 trialonly Pulley
  • Most featuresPulley · 3 of 3

Shareworks scores higher on our rubric for equity compensation management software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

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

Shareworks is the better fit for organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting. Pulley is the better fit for equity teams needing workflows and integrations.

  • Shareworks fits best

    Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting

  • Pulley fits best

    Equity teams needing workflows and integrations

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Side by side

Feature Shareworks 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Pulley 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #1 in Equity Compensation Management Software #7 in Equity Compensation Management Software
Best for Organizations needing global plan modeling and reporting Equity teams needing workflows and integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 1 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shareworks 2/3 · Pulley 3/3
Employee portal ✓ ✓
Tax reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Valuation support ✓ ✓
Specs
Award types restricted stock units; stock options; employee stock purchase plans RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, RSAs, warrants, phantom grants
Vesting rule support Custom Advanced
Recipient limit Not checked yet 25 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
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Integration coverage centers on HRIS data exchange
  • Product availability and content may vary by jurisdiction
  • No free plan is available
  • Paid plans are presented as contact-sales offerings
  • Access is limited to the web platform
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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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. ShareworksEquity Compensation Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. PulleyEquity Compensation Management Software 8.614-day trial

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

  • 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
  • Shareworks9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ShareworksFull 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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