Irwin vs EQ (Equiniti)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Irwin ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #10) for IR officers, CFOs, and corporate secretaries at public companies managing targeting, disclosure, earnings, and shareholder engagement. Best modern CRM for smaller teams.
At a glance
| Irwin | EQ (Equiniti) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Modern IR CRM for small and mid-caps | Registry and shareholder services |
| Pricing | $$ (Quoted annually, from low five figures) | $$$ (Quoted, registry and services based) |
| HQ | Toronto, Canada | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2018 | 2007 |
Irwin
Best modern CRM for smaller teams.
www.getirwin.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026)
EQ (Equiniti)
Best registry and shareholder services provider.
equiniti.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026)
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