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Astrella vs Pulley

A side-by-side comparison of Astrella and Pulley — two options for cap table & equity. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.

Astrella

4.0
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Pulley

4.4
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Category
Cap Table & Equity
Cap Table & Equity
Rating
4.0 / 5
4.4 / 5
Pricing
Tiered subscription
From ~$100/mo
Best for
Private companies wanting conservative, compliance-first equity records
Early-stage portcos wanting speed over incumbency
Key features
  • Cap table management with round and exit scenario modeling
  • Employee stock option and RSU plan tracking
  • 409A valuation support and ASC 718 reporting
  • Compliant document vault
  • BoardNotes meeting recording and storage
  • Cap table and SAFE management
  • Option grants and employee equity portal
  • 409A valuations
  • Round and dilution scenario modeling
  • Pro-forma cap tables for fundraising
Pros
  • Transfer-agent parentage means registrar-grade record discipline
  • Covers equity comp accounting (ASC 718) many rivals bolt on
  • Simple onboarding for companies leaving spreadsheets
  • Quick onboarding and responsive support
  • Strong SAFE-native modeling for early-stage rounds
  • Cheaper than the incumbent at comparable stages
Cons
  • Far smaller ecosystem and brand pull than Carta
  • Feature velocity trails the venture-native platforms
  • Ecosystem and integrations trail Carta's
  • No fund-side products — company cap tables only