Comparisons
Free vs Paid
We're not trying to replace enterprise software. We're giving founders what they need without the price tag.
| Feature | PureBuild | Paid Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 Forever | $100-2,000/mo |
| Sign-up Required | ||
| Data Privacy | Browser-only | Cloud stored |
| Quick Calculations | ||
| Cap Table Management | Basic | Full |
| Investor Reporting | ||
| Legal Documents |
Use PureBuild When
- You need quick calculations
- You're exploring scenarios
- You're pre-funding or bootstrapped
- Privacy matters (data stays local)
- You hate sign-up forms
Consider Paid Tools When
- You need legal documents
- You have 10+ employees with equity
- Investors require specific platforms
- You need 409A valuations
- You need investor portals
Detailed Comparisons
Equity
PureBuild vs Carta
Full cap table management vs quick equity calculations
Equity
PureBuild vs Captable.io
Free dilution modeling vs paid cap table software
Metrics
PureBuild vs ChartMogul
Quick calculations vs full analytics platform
Finance
PureBuild vs Runway Financial
Simple runway projection vs comprehensive financial planning
General
Free vs Paid Startup Tools
When free tools are enough and when to upgrade
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