Carta vs. AngelList: Side-by-Side Comparison
Carta vs. AngelList
Why companies choose Carta over AngelList
Explore the advantages of an equity management platform built to grow alongside your business.
Compare Carta vs. AngelList
Set a stronger foundation
Manage ownership with a compliant, accurate cap table from day one.
Partner with the industry leader
More startups, law firms, and VCs rely on Carta for equity management.
Grow on one platform
Access solutions to help you scale, from valuations to compensation.
Dynamic tools for every stage
Use an equity management platform designed for every step of your startup's journey, with tools to help you fundraise and manage equity effectively. And if you’re an early-stage founder, it’s completely free.
A powerful startup network
Building something great takes a community. Carta is dedicated to forging the strongest network of law firms, VCs, and integrated financial service partners in equity management to help your business grow.
Get experienced, industry-leading support
Carta makes equity accessible to all—with dedicated support, easier onboarding, employee grants, and educational resources for all shareholders.
Start compliant, stay compliant
Equity is more than ownership—it's also the responsibility that comes with it. That's why the Carta platform doesn't just make managing and issuing equity easy, but provides built-in compliance to help you avoid any missteps.
Our primary firm had heard of AngelList and understood what a roll-up vehicle was, but really just kind of assumed that we would have everything in Carta.
Brett Humphrey
Founder, Mivien Labs
FAQs
You have questions, we have resources and answers.
My company is at a very early stage, is it true I can get Carta for free?
Yes. If you're a company with under 25 stakeholders and raised up to $1 million, you can sign up for Carta Launch and access a full suite of equity management software—for free. Learn more here.
What could I expect from the onboarding process?
Once you sign up, the implementations team will provide full support as you get started. Depending on the size of your company, you can be onboarded onto Carta in a matter of hours.
I’m a first-time founder, how can I be sure Carta is right for my startup?
Every startup is different, but building a strong foundation of equity management will set you up for success.
Can I get a demo of the cap table management product?
You can sign up for a demo here, or take a video tour to learn more on how this cap table management software works.
What else does Carta offer to assist with fundraising?
Carta provides founders access to a powerful suite of fundraising tools, industry data, and experts, helping them with everything from issuing SAFEs to receiving funds.
Learn more about how you can prepare, raise, and close from one platform here.
Free
Launch
Free for new customers with up to 25 stakeholders and up to $1M raised
- Cap table management
- Fundraising benchmarks
- SAFE financings
Build
End-to-end fundraising tools and equity management
Everything in Launch
- White glove onboarding
- Premier support
Grow
Industry-leading valuations and tax support
Everything in Build
- 409A valuations
- 83(b) form
Scale
Best-in-class compliance and financial reporting
Everything in Grow
- GAAP Financial Reporting (ASC-718)
- IFRS Financial Reporting
The leading equity management platform
Get tools and resources to manage your cap table, issue equity, and fundraise from day one.