# Pulley vs Vestd

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Vestd

| Attribute | Pulley | Vestd |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.9 (40% (low)) | 56.3 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Cap Table Equity.","source":"https://pulley.com/pricing","question":"What is Pulley?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pulley is sold across 3 plans: Startup, Communications Hub and Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://pulley.com/pricing","question":"How much does Pulley cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Pulley. 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://pulley.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Pulley support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Pulley, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://pulley.com/pricing","question":"Can Pulley be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Pulley, including Gusto, Rippling, QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Nasdaq Private Markets, Clerky and Fireblocks, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://pulley.com/pricing","question":"What does Pulley integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Pulley. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Pulley not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://pulley.com/guides/equity-compliance-guide","question":"What security certifications does Pulley have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Pulley is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://pulley.com/pricing","question":"Where is Pulley available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Software for UK companies to manage employee equity, share schemes, cap tables, and regulatory compliance. Streamlines fundraising workflows, investor data management, and annual regulatory filings. It is indexed under Cap Table Equity.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/blog/why-common-saas-pricing-tiers-work-and-when-they-dont","question":"What is Vestd?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vestd does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/en-in/pricing","question":"How much does Vestd cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Vestd. 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.vestd.com/blog/why-common-saas-pricing-tiers-work-and-when-they-dont","question":"What platforms does Vestd support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Vestd, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/blog/why-common-saas-pricing-tiers-work-and-when-they-dont","question":"Can Vestd be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Vestd, including HiBob, BambooHR and Personio. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/blog/why-common-saas-pricing-tiers-work-and-when-they-dont","question":"What does Vestd integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Vestd. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Vestd not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/blog/corporate-transparency-companies-house-and-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Vestd have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Vestd is available in the United Kingdom. Its primary market is the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.vestd.com/blog/why-common-saas-pricing-tiers-work-and-when-they-dont","question":"Where is Vestd available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Manages founder and employee equity records, tracks vesting schedules and ownership changes, and generates required tax and accounting documentation for equity compensation. | Software for UK companies to manage employee equity, share schemes, cap tables, and regulatory compliance. Streamlines fundraising workflows, investor data management, and annual regulatory filings. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_stakeholder_tier","hris_gusto_rippling_sync":true,"law_firm_partner_view_access":false,"uk_emi_option_scheme_support":false,"investor_data_room_metrics_sharing":true,"irs_409a_valuation_bundled_service":true,"scenario_modeling_waterfall_analysis":true,"secondary_liquidity_event_management":true,"electronic_option_granting_esignature":true,"asc_718_stock_based_compensation_accounting":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"quote","hris_gusto_rippling_sync":false,"uk_emi_option_scheme_support":true,"investor_data_room_metrics_sharing":true,"irs_409a_valuation_bundled_service":true,"scenario_modeling_waterfall_analysis":true,"secondary_liquidity_event_management":true,"electronic_option_granting_esignature":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"Rippling"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Wave"},{"name":"Nasdaq Private Markets"},{"name":"Clerky"},{"name":"Fireblocks"},{"name":"BitGo"}]` | `[{"name":"HiBob"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Personio"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["GB","US","IN"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"name":"Startup","features":["Cap table management","Share certificates","Send & sign templated SAFE, Option, and RSA agreements","Fundraise modeler","Interactive offer letters","Communications Hub"],"minSeats":25,"description":"For early-stage ventures setting up their first cap table","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","features":["Everything in Startup, plus:","409A valuations","Send and sign custom SAFE, Option, and RSA agreements","Option exercises","Rule 701","Form 3921","Board approvals","HRIS integrations"],"minSeats":40,"description":"For scaling businesses with growing equity requirements","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"stakeholders":"40"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Everything in Growth, plus modular features:","Stock-based Compensation Reporting (ASC 718)","Custom reporting","Managed Equity Administration Services","Secondary liquidity solutions"],"description":"For businesses with mature equity compensation practices","contactSales":true}],"sourceUrl":"https://pulley.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T13:28:28.648Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starting out","summary":"$100/month","features":["Limited company formation","Co-founder agreements","Founder prenups","Guided onboarding","Specialized support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Growth stage","summary":"$250/month","features":["Team equity agreements","Scheme design & set up","Fully guided onboarding"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":250,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $100/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.vestd.com/us/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T08:33:44.113Z","startingPrice":{"amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":100,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://pulley.com/security | https://www.vestd.com/en-in/blog-india/esop-compliance-in-india |

## Capabilities (Cap Table Equity)

| Capability | Pulley | Vestd |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | Quote |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:18:36.922Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*