Link copied to clipboard # Carta Equity Suite vs Certent Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/carta-equity-suite/certent/export.csv) Carta Equity SuiteCertent[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Carta Equity Suite** [ 4.3/5(232) ](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews#reviews) **Certent** [ 4.4/5(117) ](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Carta Equity Suite** Free Trial **Free** 25 Stakeholders Per Year ยท Carta Launch **Certent** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Carta Equity Suite** 2 monthsFaster Based on 29 responses **Certent** 4 months Based on 10 responses Return on Investment **Carta Equity Suite** 13 months8 months sooner Based on 27 responses **Certent** 21 months Based on 9 responses Perceived Cost **Carta Equity Suite** $$$$$ **Certent** $$$$$ Average Discount **Carta Equity Suite** 10%5% more **Certent** 5% ![Carta Equity Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8557be990b3513952cd67b5494d36ac8/carta-equity-suite.svg "Carta Equity Suite") ![Certent](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dfd3e422fa6c6b899c506b791b647db/certent.svg "Certent") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Onboarding Issues (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2261054&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Certent** [ Ease of Use (11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1483665&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Customer Support (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1485688&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ UX Improvement (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2099827&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Implementation (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2000222&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Carta Equity Suite** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_58f21922e25f1cf41919772fd94e79a9/rippling.png "Product Avatar Image") Rippling ](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/integrations) **Certent** Not enough data Screenshots **Carta Equity Suite** ![Carta Equity Suite screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/96576/productscreenshot1.png) **Certent** ![Certent screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/109386/Participant-Portal-_Employee-Self-Service_.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Carta Equity Suite** 8.7 8.7171 **Certent** 8.9 8.988 Ease of Use **Carta Equity Suite** 8.6 8.6184 **Certent** 8.6 8.692 Ease of Setup **Carta Equity Suite** 7.9 7.9139 **Certent** 7.5 7.571 Ease of Admin **Carta Equity Suite** 8.4 8.4107 **Certent** 8.6 8.669 Quality of Support **Carta Equity Suite** 8.2 8.2150 **Certent** 9.2 9.288 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Carta Equity Suite** 8.3 8.3101 **Certent** 9.1 9.168 Product Direction (% positive) **Carta Equity Suite** 7.8 7.8163 **Certent** 8.8 8.881 Features Equity Management[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.3 127 8.3 59 Platform Basics Reporting 8.2 107 8.7(won by 0.5) 58 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Investor Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Platform Data Visualization 8.3(tied score) 114 8.3(tied score) 55 Platform Search 8.0 105 8.5(won by 0.5) 54 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Dashboard 8.6(won by 0.1) 116 8.5 56 Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content File Sharing 8.1 89 8.4(won by 0.3) 45 Platform Additional Functionality Cap Table 8.9(won by 1.1) 110 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 35 409a 8.7(won by 1.1) 87 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 28 Public Equity 8.6(won by 0.2) 97 8.4 40 Agentic AI - Equity Management Autonomous Task Execution 7.5(won by default) 25 Not enough data Additional Functionality Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Vesting Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Portfolio Management Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Scenario Planning Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Grant Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Financial Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Financial Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Transaction History Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Deal Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Valuation Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Show 9 feature categories with incomplete data Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Evidence Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Operational Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Enterprise Risk Management Not enough data Not 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Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data FDA Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management[Hide 114 FeaturesShow 114 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Platform Reward Structuring Not enough data Not enough data Event Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Compensation History Not enough data Not enough data Automated Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Integration Not enough data Not enough data Embedded Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Internationalization Not enough data Not enough data 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Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Statements Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Automated Receipt Matching Not enough data Not enough data Organizational Charting Not enough data Not enough data Market Data Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Employee Reward Programs Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Plan Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization Not enough data Not enough data 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Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Individual Development Plans Not enough data Not enough data Career Development Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Learning & Development Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Salary Benchmarking[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Core Features - Salary Benchmarking Software Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Industry Benchmarking Not enough 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data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Statements Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Automated Receipt Matching Not enough data Not enough data Organizational Charting Not enough data Not enough data Market Data Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Employee Reward Programs Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Plan Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Planning[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Platform - Compensation Planning Compensation Budgeting Not enough data Not enough data Merit Cycle Planning Not enough data Not enough data Pay Transparency Not enough data Not enough data Automated Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Reward Structuring Not enough data Not enough data Compensation History Not enough data Not enough data Succession Planning Not enough data Not enough data Salary Planning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Features - Compensation Planning Reporting Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Duplicate Detection Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Statements Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Automated Receipt Matching Not enough data Not enough data Organizational Charting Not enough data Not enough data Market Data Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Employee Reward Programs Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Plan Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Stock Plan Administration[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Plan Management - Stock Plan Administration Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Trading & Settlement Not enough data Not enough data Equity Compensation Not enough data Not enough data Cap Table Not enough data Not enough data Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Compliance - Stock Plan Administration Security Not enough data Not enough data Tax Not enough data Not enough data Employee Self-Service - Stock Plan Administration Documents Not enough data Not enough data Education Not enough data Not enough data Analytics & Data Management - Stock Plan Administration Integration Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Accounting & Finance[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Carta Equity Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8557be990b3513952cd67b5494d36ac8/carta-equity-suite.svg "Carta Equity Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews) Carta Equity Suite Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 44.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 49.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 5.7% [![Certent](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dfd3e422fa6c6b899c506b791b647db/certent.svg "Certent")](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews) Certent Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 11.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 52.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 36.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 44.8% 11.2% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 49.6% 52.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5.7% 36.2% Reviewers' Industry [![Carta Equity Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8557be990b3513952cd67b5494d36ac8/carta-equity-suite.svg "Carta Equity Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews) Carta Equity Suite Computer Software 31.6% Financial Services 12.3% Information Technology and Services 8.8% Internet 5.3% Accounting 4.8% Other 37.3% [![Certent](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dfd3e422fa6c6b899c506b791b647db/certent.svg "Certent")](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews) Certent Biotechnology 11.2% Banking 10.3% Oil & Energy 9.5% Pharmaceuticals 6.0% Financial Services 6.0% Other 56.9% FAQs ## Carta Equity Suite vs Certent FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Certent vs Carta Equity Suite? Certent stands out for its higher Quality of Support score, while Carta Equity Suite is noted for its user interface and cap table management capabilities. | [Certent](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews) | [Carta Equity Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.4/5 (117 reviews) | 4.3/5 (233 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Mid-Market | | 7.5 | 7.9 | | 9.2 | 8.2 | | Customer Support | User Interface | ### How do the pricing models of Certent and Carta Equity Suite compare? Certent is viewed as a stronger value on price satisfaction compared to Carta Equity Suite. - **Certent:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention Certent as "expensive" but also highlight its robust features and support as justifying the cost. - **Carta Equity Suite:** Reviewers frequently cite Carta Equity Suite as "expensive" and note that its cost increases with program complexity, with some switching to competitors due to high pricing. - **Switching-reason:** Recent reviewers report moving from Carta Equity Suite to alternatives primarily due to cost and perceived reduction in value after platform changes. ### What are the best alternatives to Certent and Carta Equity Suite? The top 3 alternatives to Certent and Carta Equity Suite are Qapita, Shareworks by Morgan Stanley, and Ledgy. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Certent](https://www.g2.com/products/certent/reviews) | 4.4/5 (117) | Mid-Market | Expensive, but justified by features and support | Customer Support | | [Carta Equity Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/carta-equity-suite/reviews) | 4.3/5 (233) | Mid-Market | Frequently cited as expensive, especially as complexity grows | User Interface | | [Qapita](https://www.g2.com/products/qapita/reviews) | 4.6/5 (325) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Ease of Use | | [Shareworks by Morgan Stanley](https://www.g2.com/products/shareworks-by-morgan-stanley/reviews) | 3.8/5 (32) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Integration with Morgan Stanley | | [Ledgy](https://www.g2.com/products/ledgy/reviews) | 4.7/5 (75) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Intuitive Design | ### Which Equity Management features should I prioritize when comparing Certent and Carta Equity Suite? Buyers should prioritize Reporting, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Cap Table Management, and Integration capabilities when comparing Certent and Carta Equity Suite. - **Reporting:** Certent has 6 all-time mentions for reporting, while Carta Equity Suite has 5 all-time mentions for reporting efficiency and 7 for complex reporting. - **Ease of Use:** Certent and Carta Equity Suite both score 8.6 on Ease of Use, with 11 and 26 all-time mentions respectively. - **Quality of Support:** Certent scores 9.2 with 9 all-time support mentions; Carta Equity Suite scores 8.2 with 5 all-time support mentions. - **Cap Table Management:** Carta Equity Suite has 11 all-time mentions for cap table management; Certent does not have a comparable volume of mentions in this area. - **Integration capabilities:** Certent is noted for integration with HRIS and payroll platforms in recent reviews; Carta Equity Suite is cited for integration options with HRIS platforms. ### What are the pros and cons of Certent vs Carta Equity Suite? Certent's headline strength is customer support, while Carta Equity Suite is recognized for its user interface and cap table management. - **Certent strengths:** Customer Support (9 all-time mentions), Reporting Efficiency (7), Ease of Use (11), Integration Process (2), Reliability (2). - **Certent trade-offs:** UX Improvement (4), Limited Customization (2), Navigation Difficulty (2), Workflow Inefficiencies (2), Price cited as expensive in recent reviews. - **Carta Equity Suite strengths:** Ease of Use (26), Equity Management (24), User Interface (15), Cap Table Management (11), Transparency (9), Reporting Efficiency (5). - **Carta Equity Suite trade-offs:** Expensive (12), Onboarding Issues (9), Complex Reporting (7), Poor Customer Support (7), UX Improvement (6), Difficult Learning (5), Slow Performance (5). ### Is Certent or Carta Equity Suite better for small businesses? Certent is the better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and support experience. - **Certent:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight Certent as a strong option for startups and private companies, with particular praise for support and ease of use for smaller teams. - **Carta Equity Suite:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with recent reviews noting high cost and complexity as challenges for smaller companies. ### Which Equity Management platform has better integrations? Certent and Carta Equity Suite are at parity for integrations, with both products supporting HRIS and payroll integrations in recent reviews. - **Certent:** Recent reviews mention integration with Workday and Ceridian payroll platforms, as well as HRIS systems. - **Carta Equity Suite:** Recent reviews cite integration options with HRIS platforms and mention Excel and Google Drive compatibility. ### How do Certent and Carta Equity Suite compare on customer support? Certent leads Carta Equity Suite on Quality of Support by a full point (9.2 vs 8.2), a material difference per the Delta Rule. - **Certent:** Reviewers consistently praise Certent's customer support, citing responsiveness, knowledgeable representatives, and proactive problem-solving (9 all-time support mentions). - **Carta Equity Suite:** Reviewers note mixed experiences, with some citing good support but others reporting slow or limited responses, especially for smaller clients (5 all-time support mentions, 7 all-time mentions for poor support). ### Which is easier to implement, Certent or Carta Equity Suite? Certent and Carta Equity Suite are at near-parity on Ease of Setup, with Carta Equity Suite scoring 7.9 and Certent 7.5, below the materiality threshold. - **Certent:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning curve and some navigation challenges; support is frequently cited as helpful during implementation. - **Carta Equity Suite:** Reviewers report intuitive initial setup, though onboarding can be complex for advanced features; some mention that onboarding issues are more common for smaller clients. ### Which product has better Reporting? Certent is favored for Reporting, with more reviewer-cited strengths and higher mention counts than Carta Equity Suite. - **Certent:** Reporting is cited as a key strength with 6 all-time mentions, and reviewers highlight robust, flexible, and audit-ready reporting capabilities. - **Carta Equity Suite:** Reporting efficiency is mentioned in 5 all-time reviews, but complex reporting and rigid customization are noted as trade-offs in 7 all-time mentions. 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