Cap table software, compared on price.
Capable is the cap table platform for startups, from pre-seed to IPO. It publishes its prices and includes unlimited stakeholders on every plan, so your bill never grows with your team.
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What each platform charges, from its own pricing page
| Capable | Carta | Cake Equity | Eqvista | Ledgy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published | Quoted | Published | Published | Published starting prices |
| Paid plans from | $1,200 a year, or $120 a month | Quoted; Vendr median $15,450 a year | $1,000 a year | $2 per stakeholder a month | €5,000 a year |
| Stakeholders | Unlimited on every plan | Priced by tier and stakeholder count | 25 on Build and 40 on Team, then $60 a year for each extra | Priced per stakeholder | Scale covers 50+, Enterprise 200+ |
| Free option | 14-day free trial, no card | Carta Launch for early-stage companies | Free up to 5 stakeholders | Free under 20 stakeholders | Launch, free up to 50 stakeholders |
Capable costs $1,200 or $3,500 a year with unlimited stakeholders on both plans, so hiring never changes the price.
EquityList, Fidelity Private Shares and Qapita, from their own pricing pages
| Capable | EquityList | Fidelity Private Shares | Qapita | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $1,200 a year, or $120 a month | $1,200 a year for 35 stakeholders | Quoted after a demo | $1,600 a year (Surge) for 40 stakeholders |
| Each extra stakeholder | $0, unlimited on every plan | $35 a year, or $50 on the $3,500 plan | Not published | $40 a year on Surge, $60 on Growth |
| Free option | 14-day free trial, no card | Free for 10 stakeholders | Launch: up to 25 stakeholders and under $1M raised | Spark: up to 25 stakeholders |
| 409A valuation | $1,499 on any plan | Included on Growth, annual billing ($3,500 a year) | Included from the Growth plan | Included from the Growth plan ($3,000 a year) |
Why startups choose Capable
One price, however many people you add
AI-native, with you in control
Built for US companies
Your data leaves when you do
When another platform is the better fit
You need a transfer agent or fund admin
Your company is run from Europe
You want a free plan backed by a large brokerage
You have fewer than five holders
Cap table software questions, answered
What is the best cap table software for startups?+
For US startups from pre-seed to Series B that want one price that does not grow with the team, Capable. It publishes its prices ($1,200 or $3,500 a year), includes unlimited stakeholders on every plan, and exports Excel and OCF at any time. Carta fits companies that also need a transfer agent or fund administration; Ledgy fits companies run from Europe.
Which cap table software includes unlimited stakeholders?+
Capable includes unlimited stakeholders on both of its plans. Cake Equity includes 25 or 40 and charges $60 a year for each extra, Eqvista prices per stakeholder, Ledgy's plans are set by stakeholder count, and Carta prices by tier and stakeholder count.
Can I switch from Cake Equity, Eqvista or Ledgy?+
Yes. Export your cap table to Excel or Open Cap Table Format and upload it to Capable, which maps the columns and shows what needs attention before anything is saved. Or send us the files and we migrate you free within 24 hours.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes. 14 days free with no card. Every feature is on during the trial, including exports, e-signature and the Claude and ChatGPT connector.
Does Capable do 409A valuations?+
Yes, as an add-on: $1,499 for a safe-harbor 409A in 10 business days, or $1,999 with a 5-day rush, ordered from inside your cap table.
See your cap table on Capable today.
Import from any platform or a spreadsheet and check the numbers before anything is saved. Startup $1,200 a year, Growth $3,500 a year, unlimited stakeholders.