Global Shares is aimed at emerging, pre-IPO and public companies, including HR, legal, finance and executive teams.
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Best Equity Compensation Management Software 2026
Equity compensation software helps organizations administer awards and lets recipients follow their grants. The ranked entries start with Cake Equity, Eqvista and Global Shares, with Fidelity Private Shares and Ledgy also among the early options. Compare award types and vesting rule support to see how each handles different compensation arrangements. Valuation support and tax reporting speak to the administrative needs around awards, while an employee portal and recipient limit help you consider how recipients interact with the software and who it can accommodate. Free-plan availability and the paid starting point add cost context. Weigh these details against the way your organization manages equity and supports its recipients.
Ledgy
Ledgy suits finance, legal and people teams at private or public companies managing equity awards and executive compensation.
WebAPICake Equity
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebEqvista
Eqvista suits private-company founders, investors, and finance teams managing ownership, equity plans, or valuations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebVquity
Vquity suits founders organizing company equity, investors viewing their positions, and employees tracking grants and vesting.
WebWindowsAstrella is aimed at privately held companies managing equity and cap tables, particularly startups and growth companies.
EquityList is aimed at founders, lawyers, finance leads, and employees handling equity and compliance for private or public companies.
It suits private-company founders and operators managing equity, governance, or fundraising, as well as legal teams, investors, and boards.
Shareworks is for private or public companies managing equity compensation, and for account holders who want to review or act on shares through a mobile app.
Xumane is aimed at founders, finance and HR teams, and law and CA firms that manage employee equity.
Wealthlane is presented for public companies and pre-IPO or late-stage private companies, including lean teams without a dedicated equity administrator.
It suits private and public companies, brokers, and partners managing varied equity awards, vesting, reporting, and participant workflows.
EquiView suits public and private companies managing complex equity plans and finance reporting.
It is intended for listed companies in India and the teams administering their ESOP programs.