Global Shares

Paid#6 of 29 in Equity Compensation Management Software

Global Shares: A global equity platform with employee transactions, mobile access, reporting, and API connectivity. Ranked #6 of 29 in Equity Compensation Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for global companies needing mobile share-plan administration.

8.7/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  8.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Global companies needing mobile share-plan administration
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Supports options, restricted stock, phantom shares, and tax-advantaged plans
  • Combines employee portals, mobile transactions, trading, and tax reporting
  • Connects with HRIS, payroll, and tax systems through integrations and APIs

• Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad global scope may exceed simple local-plan needs
  • Cross-jurisdiction administration can require more operational coordination

Our verdict on Global Shares

Global Shares, now operating under the J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions brand, provides software and services for administering employee equity plans. It is designed for private and public companies managing stock options, restricted stock, phantom shares, and tax-advantaged share plans across multiple jurisdictions. Administrators can manage awards, vesting schedules, terminations, participant communications, trading, reporting, and compliance. Employees receive an online portal and mobile app for viewing rewards, accepting grants, exercising options, selling shares, reviewing transaction history, and accessing documents.

Its platform and ecosystem coverage are central strengths. Global Shares is available through web, iOS, Android, and API access, while integrations connect with HRIS, payroll systems, and tax systems. The employee experience extends beyond award visibility to transactions and portfolio views, which supports organizations that want participants to manage equity through digital channels. Cross-jurisdiction share trading and tax reporting add scope for multinational programs, while financial reporting under ASC 718 and IFRS 2, business intelligence dashboards, and standard reports address finance and administration needs.

Pricing follows a contact-sales model, so organizations must engage the vendor to discuss commercial terms. The breadth of plan support and global administration makes Global Shares a fit for companies with varied award types, employee transactions, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions. It may be more than needed for a company administering a small, local plan that only needs basic grant tracking. Choose it when mobile participant access, trading, tax reporting, and connections to HR, payroll, and tax workflows matter; consider a narrower tool when those requirements are outside scope.

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Global Shares pricing

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Global Shares integrations

Global Shares lists 180+ integrations on its own site — the 3 named here are the ones its pages call out.

• HRIS
• payroll systems
• tax systems

Alternatives to Global Shares

• ShareworksA broad platform for global plan administration, modeling, reporting, and employee transactions.9.3
• Computershare Employee Share PlansA broad managed service for complex, multinational employee equity programs.9.1
• CompXL Long-Term RewardsA broad equity administration system for employers managing complex long-term rewards.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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