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Carta vs Vestd
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
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Carta
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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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Vestd
From £25
G2 4.7 · 63 reviewsUK companies setting up or running an EMI or growth share scheme that want guided, human support.
Side by side
| Carta | Vestd | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (Launch); paid plans quote-based | From £25/month (Essentials); Starter from £220/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| 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. | UK companies setting up or running an EMI or growth share scheme that want guided, human support. |
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
Vestd
Pros
- Built for UK share schemes and HMRC workflows
- Unlimited HMRC valuations on Guided
- Specialist support for scheme design
- Low-cost Essentials plan before you need a scheme
Cons
- No free plan and a 12-month minimum term
- EMI requires the Guided plan (from £420/month)
- Poor fit for US C-corps
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