# Cake Equity vs Ledgy

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Ledgy

| Attribute | Cake Equity | Ledgy |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.9 (55% (medium)) | 62.2 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cap table and equity management solution for growing companies offering stock option grants, investor relations, and US compliance reporting features including 409A valuations, SAFE management, and scenario modeling. It is indexed under Cap Table Equity.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","question":"What is Cake Equity?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cake Equity offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $1 per stakeholder per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","question":"Is Cake Equity free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Cake Equity. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Cake Equity support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Cake Equity, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","question":"Can Cake Equity be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for Cake Equity. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cake Equity not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Cake Equity have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Cake Equity is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","question":"Where is Cake Equity available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"A centralized platform for managing equity plans globally, automating compliance processes including tax reporting and regulatory filings, with built-in audit trails and access controls. It is indexed under Cap Table Equity.","source":"https://ledgy.com","question":"What is Ledgy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Ledgy. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://ledgy.com/guides/stock-repricing-guide","question":"What platforms does Ledgy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Ledgy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://ledgy.com/guides/stock-repricing-guide","question":"Can Ledgy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Ledgy, including ADP Workforce Now, Access People HR, AlexisHR, Alliance HCM, Aon, Aranca, 7Shifts and Google, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://ledgy.com","question":"What does Ledgy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Ledgy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Ledgy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://ledgy.com/equity-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Ledgy have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Ledgy is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://ledgy.com","question":"Where is Ledgy available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A platform that helps startups maintain accurate ownership records, manage equity grants with compliance automation, coordinate vesting schedules, and provide transparency to employees and investors. | Software for administering equity, share plans, and non-cash compensation across stakeholders with automated compliance, reporting, and real-time dashboards. Supports 70+ HRIS integrations and multi-jurisdiction regulatory frameworks. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"per_stakeholder_tier","investor_data_room_metrics_sharing":true,"irs_409a_valuation_bundled_service":true,"scenario_modeling_waterfall_analysis":true,"electronic_option_granting_esignature":true,"asc_718_stock_based_compensation_accounting":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"per_stakeholder_tier","uk_emi_option_scheme_support":true,"investor_data_room_metrics_sharing":true,"irs_409a_valuation_bundled_service":true,"scenario_modeling_waterfall_analysis":true,"electronic_option_granting_esignature":true,"asc_718_stock_based_compensation_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 70 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Claude","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Codex","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Grok","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Cursor","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"ADP Workforce Now"},{"name":"Access People HR"},{"name":"AlexisHR"},{"name":"Alliance HCM"},{"name":"Aon"},{"name":"Aranca"},{"name":"7Shifts"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"ShareReporter","native":false},{"name":"BambooHR","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Personio","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Workday","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Deel","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"HiBob","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Humaans","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"CharlieHR","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Lucca","native":true,"category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"DocuSign","native":true,"category":"esignature","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Skribble","native":true,"category":"esignature","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for up to 5 stakeholders","features":["Cap table management","Stock options and vesting","SAFE notes tracking","Access to starter features"],"minSeats":5,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For founders getting started","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Build","summary":"$1,000/year for 25 stakeholders, $1/year per additional stakeholder","features":["Cap table management","SAFE and convertible notes","Shareholder vesting","Stock option grants","Board approval workflows","Equity benchmarking","Fundraising modeling","Integrated e-signing","Shareholder portal","Investor communications"],"minSeats":25,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"stakeholder","amount":1,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Cap table essentials for pre-seed companies","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$2,750/year for 40 stakeholders, $5/year per additional stakeholder","features":["All Build plan features","Two free 409A valuations","Audit-ready 409A valuation service","Incentive plans (Options, RSUs, RSAs)","Full contract editor with customization","Legal templates for stock options","Options exercising workflow","Warrant management","Employee portal access","Free migration service","Equity benchmarks for teams"],"minSeats":40,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2750,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"stakeholder","amount":5,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Compliant equity management for seed and series A","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"40"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Custom pricing. Includes advanced compliance and managed services.","features":["All Team plan features","Multiple 409A valuations","ESS and share-based payment reporting","Stock-based compensation reporting","Form 3921 reporting","ISO/NSO split tracking","Rule 701 exemption tracking","International option pool support","Bare trust structures","Audit-ready reporting with ownership history","Dedicated Slack support channel","Managed migration service"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","description":"Advanced reporting for complex cap tables","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"100+"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"409A Valuation","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":1500,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier for up to 5 stakeholders. Paid plans from $1,000/year.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cakeequity.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T17:59:45.884Z","startingPrice":{"amount":1000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Launch","summary":"Free for up to 25 stakeholders","features":["Cap table management","Flexible multi-entry cap table","Equity plan automation","Simple vesting","Stakeholder dashboards","Employee scenarios","Self-serve support"],"description":"Entry-level plan for growing companies","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"€5k/year","features":["All Launch features","Data room and document folders","Selective publishing","Unlimited collaborators","Multi-entity cap table","Full transaction history","70+ HRIS integrations","DocuSign and e-signing integration","On- and off-boarding automation","Automated granting","Vesting tranche builder","Performance conditions","Employee and investor dashboards","Valuation calculator","Custom reporting","EMI compliance reports","Tax and payroll reporting","UK Companies House reporting","HMRC 409a BSPCE valuations","Implementation specialist","Email and AI chat support"],"minSeats":50,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5000,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Professional plan with integrations and advanced automation","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"50+"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"€18k/year","features":["All Scale features","Unlimited performance conditions","Global mobility reporting","GraphQL API access","Dividends workflows","Unlimited offboarding workflows","Customizable and localized dashboards","Stakeholder bank details collection","Full transaction audit trails","Role-based access levels","SAML SSO","SCIM provisioning","2FA enforcement","Document auditor","Restriction and holding periods","IPO preparation and readiness assessment","Dedicated IPO project team","Dedicated implementation specialist","Dedicated customer success manager"],"minSeats":200,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":18000,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Advanced plan with highest security, control, and dedicated support","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"200+"}},{"free":false,"name":"Public","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Share plan administration","Equity plan automation","HRIS and e-signing integrations","Employee communications","Customizable dashboards","Share price scenario calculator","Share settlement services","Broker and paying agent integration","Nominee services","Tax rate integrations","Trading restrictions","Insider management","Black Scholes and Monte Carlo valuations","Disclosure reporting","Social security accruals","Financial reporting","Dedicated account manager"],"description":"Specialized plan for publicly listed companies","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Financial Reporting - Essentials","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3000,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Financial Reporting - Advanced"}],"summary":"From €5k/year for Scale, €18k/year for Enterprise. Free tier for up to 25 stakeholders.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ledgy.com/company-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T08:37:14.972Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1000,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","level":"2022","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://ledgy.com/equity-compliance |

## Capabilities (Cap Table Equity)

| Capability | Cake Equity | Ledgy |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Electronic option granting esignature | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asc 718 stock based compensation accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Irs 409a valuation bundled service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario modeling waterfall analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secondary liquidity event management | - | - |
| Investor data room metrics sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK emi option scheme support | - | ✓ |
| HRIS gusto rippling sync | - | - |
| Law firm partner view access | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per stakeholder tier | Per stakeholder tier |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:04:43.799Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*