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Best Entity Management Tools in 2026

Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate

Corporate entity and governance management

Key Takeaways
  • Pulley is our overall pick for entity management in 2026. LegalZoom is our free pick. Overall pick: Cheapest paid plan Startup, $100/mo (billed yearly). Rated 4.7/5 on G2 (135 ratings, Sep 2026). Free pick: Free plan; paid pricing not published. Watch out: State filing fees not included in any tier.
  • We evaluated 11 entity management tools to create this ranking.
  • 3 of the 10 tools listed here have a free plan.
Publications that cover the tools tracked here
  • TechCrunch
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  • The Information
  • Fortune
  • The Verge
  • 11 tools evaluated
  • 10 top picks
  • 3 with a free plan

Top 3 entity management tools

  1. Pulley logo

    Pulley

    #1 Top pick

    Equity management for startups

    Starting price

    From $100 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

    4.7 /5 on G2 · 135 ratings, Sep 2026

    Our take

    Best overall

  2. DiliTrust logo

    AI-native platform simplifying and connecting all dimensions of legal work for corporate legal teams.

    Pricing

    Contact sales

    4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 99 ratings, Sep 2026

  3. Carta logo

    Carta

    #3

    Equity 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

10 top entity management tools compared

Entity management tools compared on our take, starting price (cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026), average user rating with each review site's own score, and the hidden cost to watch for.
Pulley logo
Pulley
Best overall Price: $100/mo 4.7 out of 5, from 135 ratings on G2 G2 4.7
DiliTrust logo
DiliTrust
Price: Contact sales 4.5 out of 5, from 99 ratings across G2 and Capterra Capterra 4.6 · G2 4.3 Watch out: Implementation and onboarding fees
Carta logo
Carta
Price: $299/mo 3.7 out of 5, from 238 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot G2 4.4 · Trustpilot 2.2 Watch out: Potential overage fees for stakeholders beyond tier limits.
Corporify logo
Corporify
Price: Not published 4.6 out of 5, from 29 ratings on Capterra Capterra 4.6
Stripe Atlas logo
Stripe Atlas
Most affordable Price: $8.33/mo Rating: n/a
LegalZoom logo
LegalZoom
Best free tier Price: Free + paid Rating: n/a Watch out: State filing fees not included in any tier
Clerky logo
Clerky
Price: Usage-based Rating: n/a
ZenBusiness logo
ZenBusiness
Price: $16.58/mo Rating: n/a Watch out: Rush processing costs an extra $79 on Starter
Tealbook logo
Tealbook
Price: Not published Rating: n/a
Tailor Brands logo
Tailor Brands
Price: Free Rating: n/a Watch out: State filing fees are not included.

Entity Management pricing compared

Entity Management pricing, as of November 2026
Pulley Cheapest paid plan: Startup, $100/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: No Billing: Billed yearly
DiliTrust Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published
Carta Cheapest paid plan: Starter, $299/mo Free plan: No Billing: Billed monthly
Corporify Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published
Stripe Atlas Cheapest paid plan: Registered agent after year one, $8.33/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: No Billing: Billed yearly
LegalZoom Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: Yes (Basic) Billing: Not published
Clerky Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published
ZenBusiness Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $16.58/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: Yes (Starter) Billing: Billed yearly
Tealbook Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published
Tailor Brands Cheapest paid plan: No paid plan Free plan: Yes (LLC formation) Billing: Free

Toolradar pricing data, last verified November 2026. Prices are the cheapest paid plan converted to a monthly figure; "Not published" means the vendor publishes no price for a self-serve paid plan. 4 of 10 tools publish a paid price; median cheapest paid plan $58.29/mo.

Toolradar data

The entity management tools market in numbers

Toolradar data: Toolradar tracks 11 entity management tools as of November 4, 2026. 36% of the entity management tools on Toolradar are free, freemium or open source. Toolradar re-checked the pricing of 64% of entity management tools in the last 90 days. Toolradar aggregates 501 public user reviews (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites) across 4 rated entity management tools. The most cross-shopped entity management tool is Carta, listed as an alternative to 36 other tools on Toolradar. The most compared entity management tool on Toolradar over the last 90 days is Carta, with 113 side-by-side comparisons. Computed from the Toolradar catalog and on-site activity.

  • 11 entity management tools tracked
  • 36% are free, freemium or open source
  • 64% of prices re-checked in the last 90 days
  • 501 public user reviews aggregated across 4 rated tools
Most cross-shopped entity management tools on Toolradar, as of November 2026 Listed as an alternative to the most other tools on Toolradar
Rank Tool Listed as an alternative to
1 Carta 36 tools
2 Pulley 6 tools
3 Tailor Brands 4 tools
Most compared entity management tools on Toolradar, last 90 days to November 2026 Side-by-side comparisons by visitors, last 90 days
Rank Tool Comparisons
1 Carta 113
2 Pulley 32
3 Stripe Atlas 26

Source and method: live entity management tools statistics

How the top entity management tools compare

3 of the 10 entity management tools listed here have a free plan (LegalZoom, ZenBusiness, Tailor Brands); the other 7 (Pulley, DiliTrust, Carta, Corporify, Stripe Atlas, Clerky, Tealbook) are paid only. Teams on a budget should start with LegalZoom, our free pick.

Rankings are computed from G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions. Editorial policy

Top entity management tools

Order: Toolradar ranking score, which is the public review volume times the average rating on G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites, plus media mentions (recent ones count more). Paid placements are labelled and never change the score. How we rank.

1
Pulley logo

Pulley

Paid

Equity management for startups

4.7 /5 on G2 · 135 ratings, Sep 2026

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. Startups managing equity use Pulley for cap table and equity administration.

Used Pulley? Rate it
  • Pro: Modern cap table management
  • Pro: More affordable than Carta
  • Pro: Good UX
  • Con: Smaller than Carta
  • Con: Less features
Good value

Pulley's Starter tier at $1200/year is fair for early-stage startups needing essential cap table management and 409A valuations.

2
DiliTrust logo

DiliTrust

Paid

AI-native platform simplifying and connecting all dimensions of legal work for corporate legal teams.

4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 99 ratings, Sep 2026

DiliTrust is an AI-native, fully integrated platform designed to transform corporate legal departments from back-office functions into strategic growth centers. It offers a comprehensive suite of five integrated modules: Board Portal, Contracts, Entities, Matter Management, and Dataroom. These modules empower legal teams to move faster, reduce risk, and drive business decisions by streamlining various legal operations, from board meeting management and contract lifecycle oversight to centralizing legal data and securely sharing confidential documents. The platform is built for in-house legal professionals, General Counsels, Legal Operations, Legal Affairs, board members, executives, and operational teams. It focuses on improving contract management, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and risk management. DiliTrust emphasizes ease of use with an intuitive interface, mobile application, and AI automation for mundane tasks. It also highlights its robust security, meeting ISO 27001 standards, and offers 24/7 multilingual customer support and unlimited training.

Used DiliTrust? Rate it
  • Pro: Legal tech platform
  • Pro: Contract management
  • Pro: Active development
  • Con: Expensive
  • Con: Enterprise focus
Fair value

DiliTrust's 'Custom' pricing, with its 'Contact us' model, is typical for enterprise-grade legal tech solutions.

Watch out

Implementation and onboarding fees

3
Carta logo

Carta

Paid

Equity management and cap table software

3.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 238 ratings, Sep 2026

Carta manages cap tables, equity, and valuations for startups and private companies. Instead of spreadsheets that break and confuse, Carta maintains accurate ownership records and handles the complexity of equity compensation. 409A valuations are built in. Employee equity management handles grants, vesting, and exercises. Fund administration serves investors too. Startups with employees or funding use Carta because cap table errors are expensive and equity administration is more complex than spreadsheets can handle.

Used Carta? Rate it
  • Pro: Cap table management leader
  • Pro: 409A valuations
  • Pro: Equity management
  • Con: Expensive
  • Con: Per-stakeholder pricing
Good value

Carta's pricing is quite generous for early-stage startups with its free 'Launch' tier, offering essential cap table and basic 409A.

Watch out

Potential overage fees for stakeholders beyond tier limits.

4
Corporify logo

Corporify

Paid

Centralize and streamline legal entity and shareholder management for enhanced compliance and efficiency.

4.6 /5 on Capterra · 29 ratings, Sep 2026

Corporify is a comprehensive legal entity and shareholder management platform designed to consolidate all legal information and documents into a single, accessible source. It eliminates the need for disparate drives, spreadsheets, and paper records, providing a unified view of an organization's legal structure. The platform is ideal for legal professionals, corporate M&A teams, and businesses managing multiple legal entities. It digitizes share registers, tracks capital increases, share transfers, and distributions, and enables the creation of visual organizational charts. Corporify also facilitates the generation of reports and legal documents in seconds, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Security is a core feature, offering encrypted private cloud storage via ISO27001-certified hosting providers and granular access control for sensitive legal data. By centralizing data, automating document generation, and providing secure access, Corporify helps companies manage information about their legal entities more effectively, improve team collaboration, and streamline interactions with stakeholders. Its flexible REST API allows for seamless integration into existing workflows.

Used Corporify? Rate it
Corporify screenshot
  • Pro: Eliminates scattered legal data across various sources
  • Pro: Automates time-consuming tasks like document and report generation
  • Pro: Enhances data accuracy and reliability for legal compliance
  • Con: Pricing is not transparent and requires a demo for a personalized offer
  • Con: Requires integration effort for full utilization of the API
5
Stripe Atlas logo

Form your Delaware C-corp or LLC online

Stripe Atlas incorporates a company in Delaware as a C corporation or an LLC, then handles the company tax ID, founder equity issuance and the 83(b) election filing. It is aimed at startup founders who want the formation steps handled online, with access to Stripe banking and product credits.

Used Stripe Atlas? Rate it
  • Pro: One published fee covers state filing fees and the first year of registered agent service.
  • Pro: Offers both C corporation and LLC formation in Delaware.
  • Pro: The fee is returned when a certain amount is deposited into a Stripe Treasury account within a specified period.
  • Con: Incorporation is in Delaware only, per the pricing page.
  • Con: Registered agent service renews annually after the first year.
Good value

At $500 one-time, Stripe Atlas is a fair deal for early-stage founders: it covers Delaware incorporation, state fees, first-year registered agent, tax ID, equity issuance, and 83(b) filing, plus $2,500 in Stripe credits that effectively offset the cost.

6
LegalZoom logo

LegalZoom

Free plan

Form LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and DBAs online

LegalZoom forms LLCs, corporations, nonprofits and DBAs online. Its LLC plans add a business advisor, attorney review, tax filing and bookkeeping on top of the state filing. It is aimed at founders who want a guided filing and a choice of support levels.

Used LegalZoom? Rate it
  • Pro: Basic is $0 plus state filing fees, and the contents of each plan are listed on the page.
  • Pro: Plan contents are shown side by side on the LLC overview page.
  • Pro: Covers LLCs, corporations, nonprofits and DBAs.
  • Con: State filing fees are charged on top of every plan price.
  • Con: Advisor subscriptions auto-renew after 30 days, at a monthly rate for Managed Service or Expert Service.
Good value

LegalZoom's pricing spans from free to $999, offering solid value for those who need legal guidance.

Watch out

State filing fees not included in any tier

7
Clerky logo

Clerky

Paid

Startup legal documents for incorporation, fundraising, and hiring

Clerky incorporates Delaware C corporations and provides startup legal documents for post-incorporation setup, fundraising, hiring, commercial agreements and company maintenance. It is aimed at startup founders who want templated documents, priced per use or through a lifetime package.

Used Clerky? Rate it
  • Pro: The lifetime package itemizes its Delaware filing and registered agent fees.
  • Pro: Per-use prices are listed for each document, so the cost of a single product is visible before purchase.
  • Pro: Pre-filled 83(b) election forms and instructions are included with post-incorporation setup.
  • Con: Formation is listed for Delaware C corporations only, and the pricing page shows no LLC option.
  • Con: Foreign qualification and some Maintenance products carry third-party fees on top of the package price.
Good value

Clerky's pricing is fair for a premium service that bundles Delaware incorporation with ongoing legal templates, but it is on the expensive side compared to basic incorporation services.

8
ZenBusiness logo

ZenBusiness

Free plan

Form your LLC, manage compliance, and build your business

ZenBusiness forms LLCs and corporations and offers registered agent service, compliance filings, EIN setup, bookkeeping and a website builder. It is aimed at small business owners who want the state filing handled for them, with free planning tools available before any purchase.

Used ZenBusiness? Rate it
  • Pro: The Starter package has no service fee, and the page lists only state fees.
  • Pro: Package prices and renewal terms are shown side by side on the formation plans page.
  • Pro: A checker on the site shows state fees and filing times for each state.
  • Con: State fees are charged on top of every package price.
  • Con: Starter includes one free year of Worry-Free Compliance, which renews at a paid price.
Good value

The Starter plan at $0 plus state fees is a fair entry point for budget-conscious founders, but the Pro ($199/year) and Premium ($299/year) tiers are priced competitively against rivals like LegalZoom and IncFile for ongoing compliance and extras.

Watch out

Rush processing costs an extra $79 on Starter

9
Tealbook logo

Tealbook

Paid

The most trusted source for verified supplier data, powering procurement decisions.

TealBook is an AI-powered supplier data platform that transforms fragmented supplier records into a trusted, unified data source. It is designed for procurement organizations that struggle with unreliable vendor master data, duplicate records, and manual data cleansing processes. By leveraging legal entity resolution, hierarchy mapping, and continuous data enrichment, TealBook provides a reliable data foundation for strategic procurement decisions. The platform automatically collects, verifies, and distributes supplier data across existing systems like SAP Ariba, Coupa SIM, and Oracle. This enables organizations to improve operational efficiency, enhance negotiating power, strengthen supplier relationships, and accelerate strategic initiatives by ensuring accurate and continuously updated supplier information. TealBook helps procurement, finance, and IT teams make data-driven decisions, manage risk, and ensure compliance with a comprehensive view of over 225 million global supplier profiles.

Used Tealbook? Rate it
  • Pro: Significantly reduces manual effort for supplier data management and cleansing.
  • Pro: Provides a highly accurate and continuously updated single source of truth for supplier data.
  • Pro: Enhances strategic decision-making in sourcing, spend analysis, risk management, and compliance.
  • Con: Requires integration with existing procurement systems, which may involve initial setup.
  • Con: The full benefits are realized with a commitment to leveraging the enriched data across the organization.
10
Tailor Brands logo

Tailor Brands

100% free

Simplify your business journey from launch to success with an AI-powered business builder.

Tailor Brands is an AI-powered business builder designed to help entrepreneurs set up, manage, and grow their businesses. It provides a comprehensive platform that integrates various tools and services needed at every stage of a business's lifecycle, from initial formation to ongoing operations and expansion. The platform aims to simplify complex administrative tasks and provide personalized guidance. The product is ideal for both new entrepreneurs just starting out and existing business owners looking to streamline their operations and expand their reach. It offers services like LLC formation, registered agent services, EIN application, and assistance with licenses and permits, making the legal and administrative aspects of starting a business more accessible. Beyond formation, Tailor Brands helps with managing finances through business bank accounts and budget planners, and growing the business with website builders, domain registration, logo creation, and marketing tools. Its AI co-founder, Navi, assists with filings, deadlines, and growth strategies, providing an all-in-one solution for business development.

Used Tailor Brands? Rate it
Tailor Brands screenshot
  • Pro: Comprehensive suite of services covering all stages of business.
  • Pro: Simplifies complex legal and administrative processes.
  • Pro: AI-powered guidance for filings, deadlines, and growth.
  • Con: Pricing model is not explicitly stated as free or freemium, implying paid services.
  • Con: Reliance on AI might not suit all users' preferences for human interaction.
Great value

The 'LLC formation' tier at $0 + state fee is very fair and generous, especially considering it includes an EIN, registered agent, and legal compliance.

Watch out

State filing fees are not included.

Why other entity management tools didn't make our top 10

We evaluated 11 tools in this category and these 1 ranked 11 through 11. They're solid options that fell short on one or two axes (review depth, pricing transparency, feature parity), but worth a look if the leaders don't fit your stack or budget.

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How we ranked these entity management tools

We rank by real-world signal: G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions (volume and recency). Pricing is re-checked and the ranking refreshed monthly.

Tools evaluated
11
With free plan
36%
Last updated
November 2026

Toolradar Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best entity management tool in 2026?

Based on our analysis of 11 entity management tools, Pulley is our overall entity management pick. The next tools on the list are DiliTrust, Carta, Corporify. Rankings use G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions.

What are the top 3 entity management tools?

The top 3 entity management tools in 2026, ranked by Toolradar, are: 1) Pulley, Equity management for startups. 2) DiliTrust, AI-native platform simplifying and connecting all dimensions of legal work for corporate legal teams. 3) Carta, Equity management and cap table software.

Are there free entity management tools?

Yes. LegalZoom is our free entity management pick (free plan alongside paid plans). 3 of the 10 tools on this page have a free plan. Among the 11 entity management tools we rank, 4 have a free plan.

How do I choose the right entity management tool?

Start by defining your team size, budget, and must-have features. Pulley is our overall entity management pick. LegalZoom is our free entity management pick. Compare all 11 options side by side on Toolradar.

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