Alternatives
Best Pulley alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Pulley alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/pulley
4 direct alternatives to Pulley and 4 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Mercury is the top alternative to Pulley on our list, followed by Ledgy and Carta.
- 3 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Mercury.
- Highest rated: Ledgy, 4.8 out of 5 from 110 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 4 direct
- 3 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Pulley
Mercury
#1 Top pickBusiness banking for startups. Open an account online in minutes
Starting price
From $20 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 182 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Ledgy
#2Unified platform for equity and executive compensation management.
Pricing
Not published
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 110 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Highest rated
Carta
#3Equity management and cap table software
Starting price
From $299 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
3.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 238 ratings, Sep 2026
Pulley vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $100/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 135 ratings on G2 (135) | |
| Price: $20/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 182 ratings across G2 and Capterra (182) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 110 ratings across G2 and Capterra (110) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $299/mo | Free plan: No | 3.7 out of 5, from 238 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (238) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $9.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 22,705 ratings across G2 and Capterra (22,705) | Same category as Pulley |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.1 out of 5, from 287,986 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (287,986) | Same category as Pulley |
 | Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as Pulley |
 | Price: $49/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,811 ratings on G2 (1,811) | Same category as Pulley |
Why people consider alternatives to Pulley
Pulley manages equity for startups. Cap table management, 409A valuations, and equity planning-equity administration for growing companies. The cap table is accurate. The 409A integration helps. The modeling assists planning.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in finance.
The 4 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (finance) with different trade-offs. The 4 tools marked "Same category as Pulley" fit the category but replace Pulley less directly.
Pulley by the numbers
Toolradar data: Pulley's entry paid plan ($100/mo flat, billed yearly) ranks #10 of 15 (joint) for price among the Finance tools with a verified entry price as a flat team plan, where the median is $40/mo flat. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Pulley | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $100/mo flat, billed yearly | $40/mo flat | #10 of 15 (joint) tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 31% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 6 tools | 3 | #139 of 644 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.7/5 (across the web, 135 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #31 of 302 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #165 on 2026-10-16 to #139 on 2026-11-03 (rank among 644 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Finance data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Pulley by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Finance leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Finance tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 146 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stablebuzz | $1.11/mo |
| 2 | Rainforest | $1.49/mo |
| 3 | Bloxley | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Quicken | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Invoicera | $3.60/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 24 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abacus Expense | $8/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 1 | Factorial HR | $8/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 1 | RabbitWork | $8/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Beebole | $9/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Bonsai | $9/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, flat team plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 15 tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neat | $4.17/mo flat, billed yearly |
| 2 | Daily Connect | $8.99/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 3 | Invoice Ninja | $14/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | Wave | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 5 | Rentec Direct | $25/mo flat, billed monthly |
Most visited, last 30 days
Distinct visitor sessions on the tool's Toolradar page over the last 30 days, with bots excluded by our analytics. A session counts once however many times it reloads the page.
Counted among 9 tools with 50+ visits.
| # | Tool | Visits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kick | 121 visits |
| 2 | Marloo | 120 visits |
| 3 | Atome | 111 visits |
| 4 | Pump Cloud | 110 visits |
| 5 | Fyle | 103 visits |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 12 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BitGo | 9 articles |
| 2 | Cross River | 6 articles |
| 3 | Modern Treasury | 3 articles |
| 3 | QuickBooks | 3 articles |
| 3 | TrueLayer | 3 articles |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 185 of 644 Finance tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Finance leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Finance statistics.
8 alternatives to Pulley
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Pulley" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Mercury
100% free Cheaper than PulleyBusiness banking for startups. Open an account online in minutes
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 182 ratings, Sep 2026
From $240/year
- 2
Ledgy
PaidUnified platform for equity and executive compensation management.
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 110 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
Carta
PaidEquity management and cap table software
3.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 238 ratings, Sep 2026
From $299/mo, billed monthly
- 4
Crux
PaidFinance clean energy faster with AI-driven diligence and deal execution
Price not published
- 5
Microsoft Excel
Free plan Cheaper than PulleyIndustry-standard spreadsheet software
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 22,705 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Pulley
- 6
Wise
Free plan Cheaper than PulleyInternational money transfers and accounts
4.1 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 287,986 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Same category as Pulley
- 7
Deel
Paid Battle-tested at scaleHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Pulley
- 8
BILL
Paid Battle-tested at scaleOne platform for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and company spend
4.4 /5 on G2 · 1,811 ratings, Sep 2026
From $49/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Pulley
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Pulley?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Pulley are Mercury, Ledgy, Carta. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Pulley?
Yes. Mercury is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Business banking for startups. Open an account online in minutes). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Pulley alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Pulley: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in finance. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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