Carta vs Pulley
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cap Table Management Software. Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
Carta ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Startup founders managing equity, options, and 409A. The industry standard for compliance-focused, end-to-end equity management.
At a glance
| Carta | Pulley | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Cap Table Management Software | #2 / The 11 Best Cap Table Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Compliance & late-stage scale | Founder-friendly modeling & pricing |
| Pricing | $$$ ($2,800 to $15,000+/yr) | $$ ($1,200 to $6,000/yr) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.