Cake Equity
7.5#2 in startup founder toolsFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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OptionTrax
5.9#14 in equity compensation management softwareFrom $449 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Cake Equity | OptionTrax |
|---|---|---|
| Cap table | The platform manages cap tables and provides audit logs and reporting. | The cap table module supports securities and shareholder records, funding and capitalization reporting, and corporate action processing. |
| Founded | 2017 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Venice, California, United States | The contact page lists the office at 1001 Conshohocken State Road, Building 1, Suite 205, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428. |
| Purpose | Cake describes itself as an equity management platform for growing startups, covering cap table accuracy, compliance readiness, and employee ownership. | OptionTrax provides software and services for employee equity plan administration. |
| Support | The Pro plan includes priority support through a dedicated Slack channel. | For self-administration, the company says it provides implementation training, support, and guidance, and remains available for questions. |
Cake Equity plans
- FreeFree
- Build$1,000 a year
- Team$2,750 a year
- ProPriced on request
OptionTrax plans
- Private companies$449 a month
- Public companies$649 a month
Pick Cake Equity if…
Cake suits startup founders and finance teams managing equity, fundraising, and compliance, as well as employees, investors, and attorneys who need access to equity or investor information.
Pick OptionTrax if…
OptionTrax suits public or private companies managing employee equity awards and related reporting. Its service choices accommodate teams seeking self-administration as well as those wanting customized or outsourced administration.