Cake Equity vs Pulley
On the evidence we track, Cake Equity leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for cap table equity. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Cake Equity
LeaderA software platform that helps companies maintain accurate equity records, manage stock grants and options, automate compliance reporting, and provide stakeholders with transparent access to their ownership information throughout company growth stages.
Pulley
A cloud-based platform enabling founders and finance teams to manage cap tables, equity compensation, and regulatory compliance. It automates equity workflows through integrations with payroll and accounting systems, provides 409A valuations, and supports scenario modeling for fundraising and M&A events.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Cake Equity
LeaderFrom $1,000 annually. Free tier available for up to 5 stakeholders.
- FreeFree
- Cap table management
- Stock options tracking
- SAFE note management
- Limited stakeholder access
- Build$1,000 annually plus $1 per additional stakeholder
- Cap table management
- SAFE and convertible notes
- Vesting schedule tracking
- Templated equity grants
- Board approval workflows
- +5 more
- Team$2,750 annually plus $5 per additional stakeholder. Most popular option.
- All Build plan features
- 409A valuation reports (2 per year)
- Stock options and RSU management
- Advanced contract customization
- Legal documentation templates
- +5 more
- ProContact sales
- All previous plan features
- 409A valuation
- ESS compliance reporting
- Share-based payment analysis
- Stock compensation accounting
- +8 more
Pulley
Subscription with per-stakeholder tiers starting at 25 stakeholders. Enterprise and add-ons available by contact.
- Startup25 stakeholders included
- Cap table management
- Share certificates
- Send & sign templated SAFE, Option, and RSA agreements
- Fundraise modeler
- Interactive offer letters
- +1 more
- Communications HubContact sales
- Everything in Startup, plus
- 409A valuations
- Send and sign custom SAFE, Option, and RSA agreements
- Option exercises
- Rule 701
- +3 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- Everything in Growth, plus modular features
- Stock-based Compensation Reporting (ASC 718)
- Custom reporting
- Managed Equity Administration Services
- Secondary liquidity solutions
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Cake Equity
LeaderNot documented yet.
Pulley
- Gusto
- Rippling
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Wave
- Nasdaq Private Markets
- Clerky
- Fireblocks
- BitGo
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.