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Cost Calculator Carta vs Cake: 3-Year Cost Comparison
See how equity management costs stack up over three years, based on your current Carta plan, stakeholder count, and the features your company uses.
Your details
Number of stakeholders
30
1 stakeholder500 stakeholders
Enter a number between 1 and 500
Which Cake plan are you considering?
BuildTeamPro
$1,000/yr — 25 stakeholders included, $60/stakeholder/yr after that
Company stage
SeedSeries ASeries BSeries C+
Used to look up your current Carta costs
Features you need
- 409A valuations: Add-on on Carta (+$1,500/yr). Included in Cake Team and Pro.
- International stakeholders: Add-on on Carta (+$1,200/yr). Included in all Cake plans.
- Investor portal: Add-on on Carta at Seed (+$800/yr). Included from Series A. Included in all Cake plans.
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At this scale, pricing is negotiated directly. Book a call with the Cake team to get a custom quote.
3-year cumulative saving with Cake
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Assumes 30% annual stakeholder growth. Cake per-head pricing: $60/stakeholder/yr above the included threshold. Carta pricing based on publicly available rates as of May 2026.
| Platform | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake | $X1 | $X2 | $X3 |
| Carta | Contact Carta | Contact Carta | Contact Carta |
409A valuations are included in Team. Upgrading removes the $1,500/yr add-on and often pays for itself within the first year.
Pro pricing starts at $7,500/yr. The figures above use the list price as a baseline. Contact Cake for a custom quote.
At Series C+, Carta pricing is negotiated directly. The Carta column shows "Contact Carta" — reach out to them for a quote.
Cake migration
$0
Cake's team handles data migration at no cost.
Carta data export
Varies
Exporting cap table data from Carta may involve fees or professional services costs.
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This tool provides general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Carta pricing based on publicly available rates as of May 2026 — verify current pricing at carta.com. Cake pricing confirmed April 2026. Stakeholder growth modeled at 30% per year. Actual costs may vary based on contract terms, usage, and negotiated rates. Consult a qualified advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Disclaimer
This tool is for informational purposes only. Results are based on estimations and publicly available data and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.