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Astrella vs. Carta.

Who is Better Astrella or Carta?

Why Choose Astrella?

When it comes to regulatory-compliant technology, blockchain-driven cap tables, and white-glove support from the best and brightest in the industry, Astrella is second to none.

So, when it comes to your business, who is better: Astrella or Carta?



Support

Implementation

Training

Pricing

Cap Table Management

Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain

Exit Modeling/

Waterfall Distributions/Next Round

Support LLCs + LPs

ASC 718

409A

$29

ONE TIME FEE

Unlimited support for ALL clients, regardless of pricing model. Access to CEPs and experienced private company professionals.

Full-service regardless of pricing model. This includes data conversion and upload. No need to reissue stock option or SAFE documents.

Full, in-person training provided according to your schedule.

Transparent pricing provided on website. Can be monthly or annual subscription programs with well-communicated pricing schedule so there are no unexpected surprises as you grow.

YES

YES. Support for data uploads and additional admin tasks.

YES. Secure, private, immutable ledger on all transactions.

Extensive calculations validated by an external, U.S. accounting firm supporting both VC and PE ownership models.

Fully supported in same system.

Extensive reporting to support both ASC 718 and IFRS (50+ reports). Verified by public accounting firms; same reports are used by public company clients.

Astrella partners with external valuation providers to avoid possible conflict of interest. This is seamless for customer as the process is managed via the implementation manager.

$49

ONE TIME FEE

High turnover of staff with little training. Low G2 satisfaction scores.

Self-service onboarding. Client must format documentation to Carta’s layout. Required to reissue stock option and SAFE documents.

Online webinars or videos are provided. Expectation is that your legal advisor will train you.

Not transparent with pricing or price increases. Clients have noted that fees can double or triple after a low, first-year price. Subscriptions are only available on an annual basis.

YES

NO

NO

Basic calculations. Not verified by external party.

Limited LLC functionality and unable to support LPs.

Limited reporting (4 reports) and not verified by public company auditors.

Carta provides the 409A valuation using Carta employees. Conflict of interests can easily occur. For larger companies, concern from auditors about the quality of the reports.

The Power Behind Our Products

Robust Platform, Robust Pricing Plan



Accounts

Free Trial

Projects

SSL

Storage

Domains

Domains

BASIC

FREE

30-Day Free Trial

Cap Table Management

Employee Stock Administration

Single Company Access

Robust Reporting Capabilities



PLUS

$5*

per month /
per stakeholder


Over 100 Stakeholders, contact us for a quote!


Good for Startups and
Small Businesses

Everything in Basic

Round Modeling

Robust Reporting Capabilities

Employee/Shareholder Access

Simplified M&A and IPO Exit Modeling


No Minimum Subscription

PRO

$10*

per month /
per stakeholder


Over 100 Stakeholders, contact us for a quote!


Great for More Mature Private Companies

Everything in Plus

ASC718 / IFRS 2

Extended Exit, Round and Reverse Modeling

Annual 409a Valuation *

Stock Split Functionality

Audit Logging

Min. Subscription $4,000/year

ENTERPRISE

SAVE $1

Call us for pricing


Great for Large Private Companies or Portfolio Owners

Everything in Pro

Multi-Company Access






* Complex cap tables or more frequent valuations may result in additional fees.

FPO
Implementation