# Carta vs. Pulley

## Why companies choose Carta over Pulley

Explore the advantages of an equity management platform built to grow alongside your business.

[See what Carta can do](/content/demo/request/?ir=compare-pulley-hero1/index.html)

## Compare Carta vs. Pulley

Set a stronger foundation

Manage ownership with a compliant, accurate cap table from day one.

Fundraise efficiently

Leverage a full suite of tools for a smoother round, every round.

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.

[Get started for free](/content/equity-management/launch/index.html)

## Get experienced, industry-leading support

Carta makes equity accessible to all—with dedicated agents, simple processes for employee grants, and educational resources for both first-time and long-time shareholders.

[Explore Carta Classroom](/content/learn/collections/early-stage-founder/index.html)

## Tap into a powerful 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.

[Access Startup Stack](/content/partners/startup-stack/index.html)

## 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.

[Learn more](/content/equity-management/cap-table/index.html)

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## Trusted by over 1.7 million equity holders

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Our investor asked if we had an updated cap table to share, and I went to Carta’s dashboard and downloaded it in under one minute. That was amazing.\
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Almaw Molla\
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Founder, Coffee Resurrect](/content/customer-stories/coffee-resurrect/index.html) \
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We initially worked with Pulley before Carta ... and then I realized that, especially for international businesses, the coverage was not as complete as we’d hoped it would be.\
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Mihir Pershad\
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Founder, Umami Bioworks](/content/customer-stories/umami-bioworks/index.html) \
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If we were to use another tool, I don’t know if investors would be as comfortable with it or if they would like it. Carta feels like it’s the standard.\
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Victor Gardrinier\
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Co-founder, Solarmente](/content/customer-stories/solarmente/index.html)

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## 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 have raised less than $1 million, you can sign up for Carta Launch and access a full suite of equity management software—for free. Learn more [here](/content/equity-management/launch/index.html).

**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.

With Carta, you'll have access to industry-leading support and education to help you navigate your cap table and equity like a pro.

**Can I get a demo of the cap table management product?**  
You can sign up for a demo [here](/content/demo/cap-table/?ir=compare-pulley-faq1/index.html), or take a [video tour](/content/tour/video/?ir=compare-pulley-faq2/index.html) 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](/content/solutions/fundraising/index.html).

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**Free**  
Launch

Free for new customers with up to 25 stakeholders and up to $1M raised

[Get started for free](https://app.carta.com/launch/create-account/?ir=pricing-companies-plans-launch&utm_source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F)

- Cap table management
- Fundraising benchmarks
- SAFE financings

**Build**  
End-to-end fundraising tools and equity management

[Request a demo](/content/demo/request/?ir=pricing-companies-plans-build/index.html)

- Everything in Launch
- White glove onboarding
- Premier support

**Recommended**  
**Grow**  
Industry-leading valuations and tax support

[Request a demo](/content/demo/request/?ir=pricing-companies-plans-grow/index.html)

- Everything in Build
- 409A valuations
- 83(b) form

**Scale**  
Best-in-class compliance and financial reporting

[Request a demo](/content/demo/request/?ir=pricing-companies-plans-scale/index.html)

- Everything in Grow
- GAAP Financial Reporting (ASC-718)
- IFRS Financial Reporting

**Carta Total Compensation**  
Now sold separately—every company can now build a competitive, holistic compensation strategy that leverages millions of private market data points to create real-time salary and equity benchmarks.

[Get started](/content/demo/total-comp/?ir=pricing-companies-plans-ctc/index.html)

## The leading cap table platform

Get tools and resources to manage your cap table, issue equity, and fundraise from day one.

[Get started](/content/demo/request/?ir=compare-pulley-end1/index.html)  [Take an interactive demo](/content/tour/video/?ir=compare-pulley-end2/index.html)