ALTSHARE VS. CARTA VS. PULLEY

More than a cap table. Full equity intelligence.

Manage, model, and understand your equity in one AI-powered platform.

Explore all features free for four weeks.

Why choose altshare?

Start in minutes, not days

Self-serve AI-assisted onboarding turns your existing documents into structured equity data, with minimal manual work.

Plan what comes next, in real time

Model funding rounds, dilution, waterfalls, and exit outcomes using your live cap table.

Multiple stakeholders, one source of truth

Connect Finance, Legal, HR, leadership, investors, and advisors to one source of equity truth.

(Much) faster 409A & competitive pricing

Startup friendly pricing. 409A takes two minutes to upload files, get it back within days, not weeks. All other data is real time.

Explore every feature for four weeks.

Compare altshare, Carta, and Pulley

See why founders and CEOs switch to altshare for modern AI driven equity management.

Capability
AI-driven equity management
409A valuations
Fast, audit-ready defensible 409A valuations generated in days and connected directly to your live cap table, reducing manual data collection, handoffs, and delays.
409A valuation services are available, with extra pricing and service levels depending on the selected plan.
409A valuations are included in selected paid plans and delivered through Pulley's valuation team.
Funding scenario modeling
Model rounds, SAFEs, dilution, anti-dilution, and future ownership structures using live equity data.
Fundraising and financing tools are available across selected products and workflows.
Fundraise modeling helps companies evaluate dilution and ownership scenarios.
Cap table management
An automated, real-time cap table connected to valuations, equity plans, reporting, and modeling.
Established cap table management and equity administration tools.
Founder-friendly cap table management for startups and growing companies.
Waterfall and exit modeling
Integrated waterfall modeling shows how exit value flows across every stakeholder.
Waterfall capabilities are available in specific Carta products and use cases.
Primarily positioned around fundraising and dilution modeling rather than integrated exit waterfalls.
One source of equity truth
Finance, Legal, HR, leadership, investors, advisors, and employees work from one live equity database.
Equity information is available across Carta's broader suite of products and stakeholder experiences.
Employee and investor portals provide access to relevant cap table information.
Time to get started
Designed to get you live in minutes, with expert help available when needed.
Timing varies by company size, data completeness, and implementation requirements. Takes a few weeks.
Publicly positioned as launching within 10 days.
Onboarding experience
Simple, AI-powered and self-service. Just upload your documents, and get started in minutes with minimal manual work.
Document uploads, onboarding spreadsheets, review steps, and optional implementation support may be required.
Concierge-led onboarding, with Pulley's team building the cap table for you.
Support model
Simple self-service AI technology backed by responsive, hands-on equity experts at every stage. You always have someone you can speak with.
Implementation and support levels vary by product and service tier.
Self-service platform with concierge onboarding and support.
Free access
Explore all platform features free for four weeks.
Free access is limited by fundraising and stakeholder eligibility requirements.
Trial availability depends on the current offer.
Best suited for
Companies that want faster onboarding, deeper modeling, connected stakeholders, real time data, self-serve and equity intelligence from startup through IPO.
Companies seeking access to a large, established private-market product ecosystem.
Startups seeking straightforward cap table and fundraising tools.
Pricing
AI driven platform makes it lower cost with transparent pricing, modular as your company needs grow.
Pricing varies by plan, company size, stakeholder count, and selected services. Costs can increase as requirements grow.
Pricing varies by plan, company size, stakeholder count, and selected services. Costs can increase as requirements grow.
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409A valuations

Fast, audit-ready defensible 409A valuations generated in days and connected directly to your live cap table, reducing manual data collection, handoffs, and delays.

409A valuation services are available, with extra pricing and service levels depending on the selected plan.

409A valuations are included in selected paid plans and delivered through Pulley's valuation team.

Funding scenario modeling

Model rounds, SAFEs, dilution, anti-dilution, and future ownership structures using live equity data.

Fundraising and financing tools are available across selected products and workflows.

Fundraise modeling helps companies evaluate dilution and ownership scenarios.

Cap table management

An automated, real-time cap table connected to valuations, equity plans, reporting, and modeling.

Established cap table management and equity administration tools.

Founder-friendly cap table management for startups and growing companies.

Waterfall and exit modeling

Integrated waterfall modeling shows how exit value flows across every stakeholder.

Waterfall capabilities are available in specific Carta products and use cases.

Primarily positioned around fundraising and dilution modeling rather than integrated exit waterfalls.

One source of equity truth

Finance, Legal, HR, leadership, investors, advisors, and employees work from one live equity database.

Equity information is available across Carta's broader suite of products and stakeholder experiences.

Employee and investor portals provide access to relevant cap table information.

Time to get started

Designed to get you live in minutes, with expert help available when needed.

Timing varies by company size, data completeness, and implementation requirements. Takes a few weeks.

Publicly positioned as launching within 10 days.

Onboarding experience

Simple, AI-powered and self-service. Just upload your documents, and get started in minutes with minimal manual work.

Document uploads, onboarding spreadsheets, review steps, and optional implementation support may be required.

Concierge-led onboarding, with Pulley's team building the cap table for you.

Support model

Simple self-service AI technology backed by responsive, hands-on equity experts at every stage. You always have someone you can speak with.

Implementation and support levels vary by product and service tier.

Self-service platform with concierge onboarding and support.

Free access

Explore all platform features free for four weeks.

Free access is limited by fundraising and stakeholder eligibility requirements.

Trial availability depends on the current offer.

Best suited for

Companies that want faster onboarding, deeper modeling, connected stakeholders, real time data, self-serve and equity intelligence from startup through IPO.

Companies seeking access to a large, established private-market product ecosystem.

Startups seeking straightforward cap table and fundraising tools.

Pricing

AI driven platform makes it lower cost with transparent pricing, modular as your company needs grow.

Pricing varies by plan, company size, stakeholder count, and selected services. Costs can increase as requirements grow.

Pricing varies by plan, company size, stakeholder count, and selected services. Costs can increase as requirements grow.

Features, eligibility, and packaging may change. Confirm current plan details directly with each provider.

Features, eligibility, and packaging may change. Confirm current plan details directly with each provider.

Equity management, made better

Instead of complexand expensivemanual term sheetanalysis, altshare’ssolution does it allautomatically: captable management,waterfall analysis,modeling…andmore!

IM
Inbal Myers
Director of Finance,Rapyd

altshare’s 409AValuation Solutionis a game-changerfor us. The fact thatwe can producework paper-ready,defensible 409Avaluations in lessthan an hour, andwithout hiring aconsultant, ischanging the waywe handle ourvaluations.

LA
Leeron Aran
VP Finance, Guesty

Analytical tools aregreat. The softwareis also very flexibleand allows forindividualcustomization ofmany items.

EK
Eli Kalman
VP Finance, WSC Sports

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Frequently asked questions

How is altshare different from Carta and Pulley?
altshare combines AI-powered onboarding, cap table management,valuations, real-time modeling, reporting, and stakeholder visibility in oneconnected platform. Data is always live, in real time, with a self-serve readyapproach. You own the data, and you should be able to access it any time.
Can altshare replace Carta or Pulley?
Yes. altshare supports all your cap table management needs such as captables, equity plans, 409A valuations, reporting, funding scenarios, waterfalls,stakeholder access, and more.
How long does migration take?
Many companies can be set up in minutes to hours. Timing depends on thecomplexity and completeness of your existing equity records.
Will altshare help with the migration?
Yes. You receive free migration assistance along with AI-assisted onboarding,data validation, and expert support.
Does altshare provide 409A valuations?
Yes. altshare provides fast, defensible, audit-ready 409A valuations connectedto your live equity data. It takes two minutes to upload your documents andyou’ll receive your 409A within a few days.
Can I model funding and exit scenarios?
Yes. Model rounds, SAFEs, dilution, anti-dilution, waterfalls, and stakeholderoutcomes using your current equity data.
Is altshare only for early-stage startups?
No. altshare scales from first issuance through multiple funding rounds,complex equity structures, IPO preparation, and beyond. Yes.
Can investors and advisors access the platform?
Yes. Permission-based access connects employees, investors, advisors, andinternal teams to the information relevant to them.
Can I try altshare for free?
Yes. Explore all platform features free for four weeks.
Will we receive support after onboarding?
Yes. altshare combines intuitive self-service technology with responsive,hands-on expert support.

Switch from Carta or Pulley in three simple steps

1
Share your records
Upload your existing cap table and equity documents.
2
Let altshare do the work
AI-assisted workflows structure your data, while our experts help validate it.
3
Review and go live
Approve your cap table, invite your stakeholders, and start managing equity.
Get set up in hours, not weeks.
Start Your Migration

Ready to upgrade your equity platform?

One live equity database. Real time data. Smarter decisions.

Move beyond basic cap table management with AI-powered equity intelligence built to scale.

Explore all features free for four weeks.
Want help deciding? Talk to an altshare equity specialist.
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