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Carta vs Eqvista
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Carta
45%
match · quote
Eqvista
60%
match · $240/yr
Eqvista is the better fit.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Eqvista
Premium
$2.00 × 10 seats$20.00
× 12 months$240.00
Per year
$2.00 per person / mo
$240
Carta
From FreeFree plan
US startups (and UK companies via Carta's former Capdesk plans) that want one platform from first SAFE through 409As, ASC 718 reporting and an eventual IPO.
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Eqvista
From $2Free plan
Budget-conscious US startups that mainly need a compliant 409A valuation and a clean cap table.
Side by side
| Carta | Eqvista | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (Launch); paid plans quote-based | Free under 20 stakeholders; Premium $2/stakeholder/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | US startups (and UK companies via Carta's former Capdesk plans) that want one platform from first SAFE through 409As, ASC 718 reporting and an eventual IPO. | Budget-conscious US startups that mainly need a compliant 409A valuation and a clean cap table. |
Pros and cons
Carta
Pros
- Free Launch plan is a full product, not a trial
- Covers cap table, 409A, ASC 718 and tender offers in one vendor
- SEC-registered transfer agent for US companies
- Widely used, so investors and law firms often know it
Cons
- No published prices for paid plans
- ASC 718 and US exit modeling sit on the top Scale plan
- Moving past 25 stakeholders or $1M raised means a paid contract with a minimum annual fee
Eqvista
Pros
- Low entry price for cap table and 409A
- Waterfall modeling without a top-tier plan
- ASC 718 available as a service from $500
- Unlimited 409A updates within the bundle
Cons
- US-focused, with no UK EMI features on its pricing page
- Lighter HRIS automation and investor tools than Carta or Ledgy
- Custom pricing above 50 stakeholders
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