Comparison
Slyced vs Carta
Carta is the most widely known cap table management tool, but at $2,800/year for their starter plan, it's increasingly hard to justify for early-stage startups watching every dollar.
Pricing comparison
Carta
Starter$2,800/yr
Growth$6,000–$12,000/yr
Free tier25 stakeholders (basic cap table only)
Slyced
Starter$190/yr
Growth$790/yr
Free tier25 stakeholders (full platform)
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Carta | Slyced |
|---|---|---|
| PricingStarter Plan | $2,800/yr | $190/yr |
| Growth Plan | $6,000–$12,000/yr | $790/yr |
| Free Tier | Basic cap table | Full platform |
| Cap TableShareholder tracking | ||
| Fully-diluted view | ||
| Share class management | ||
| Option pool tracking | ||
| Data RoomVirtual data room | $500+/mo extra (Docsend) | Included free |
| Viewer analytics | Via Docsend | Built-in |
| Watermarking | Via Docsend | Built-in |
| SignaturesE-signatures | Paid add-on | Free, unlimited |
| SAFE generation | ||
| Option grant generation | ||
| FundraisingFundraising CRM | ||
| Investor pipeline (Kanban) | ||
| Term sheet comparison | ||
| Round management | Yes + auto-convert | |
| Valuation409A valuation | Higher tiers only | AI estimates on Starter |
| ModelingScenario modeling | Limited | Full waterfall + dilution |
| OtherAI features | Limited | AI-first with Copilot |
| Carta import | N/A | Automated CSV import |
Why founders choose Slyced over Carta
15x cheaper at the starter level ($190/yr vs $2,800/yr)
Built-in virtual data room — no need for Docsend ($500+/mo saved)
Unlimited free e-signatures on every plan
Fundraising CRM with Kanban pipeline, term sheet comparison, and due diligence checklists
AI-powered 409A valuation estimates starting on the Starter plan
Full scenario modeling with exit waterfall analysis
Import from Carta in 30 seconds via CSV
Switch from Carta in minutes
No lock-in. Import your data and get started immediately.
1Export your cap table from Carta as a CSV file
2Sign up for Slyced (free, no credit card required)
3Use the import wizard to upload your Carta export
4Your stakeholders, share classes, and equity grants are imported automatically
5Verify your cap table and you're done — takes about 30 seconds
Frequently asked questions
Is Slyced a real alternative to Carta?
Yes. Slyced offers all core cap table management features that Carta provides — plus a built-in virtual data room, unlimited e-signatures, and a fundraising CRM that Carta doesn't have. The main difference is price: Slyced starts at $190/year versus Carta's $2,800/year.
Can I migrate from Carta to Slyced?
Yes. Export your data from Carta as a CSV, then use Slyced's import wizard to bring everything over in about 30 seconds. Your stakeholders, share classes, and equity grants transfer automatically.
What does Carta have that Slyced doesn't?
Carta has a larger enterprise offering for post-Series C companies, a fund administration product for VCs, and deeper third-party integrations. If you're a large, late-stage company or a VC fund, Carta may still be the better fit. For seed to Series A startups, Slyced covers everything you need at a fraction of the cost.
Why is Slyced so much cheaper than Carta?
Slyced is built by a small, focused team using modern technology. We don't have the overhead of a 1,000+ person company. We pass those savings to founders — because we believe cap table management shouldn't cost more than your first hire's monthly coffee budget.
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