How popular isShareworks?
In September 2026, people searched for Shareworks by name about 33,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 53.2% of all global equity management platform searches, placing Shareworks first out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about equity management platforms, Shareworks appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Shareworks is the most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
ShareworksShare of searches 53.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LedgyShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
QapitaShare of searches 13%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Global SharesShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Cake EquityShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top equity management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shareworks was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shareworks is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Carta1st
Pulley2nd- Shareworks3rd
- Ledgy4th
Eqvista5th- Cake Equity6th
- Qapita7th
- Global Shares–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Ledgy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Carta5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pulley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Shareworks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cake Equity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Eqvista3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Qapita2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Global Shares0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about equity management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which equity management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best equity management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best equity management platform for cap table management?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“equity management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cap table software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which equity management platforms compete with Shareworks?
Share of searches by month for Shareworks, Ledgy, Qapita, Global Shares, Cake Equity, Eqvista, Carta. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shareworks | Ledgy | Qapita | Global Shares | Cake Equity | Eqvista | Carta | Pulley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.3% | 10% | 14.7% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.7% | 11% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.5% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 54% | 13.3% | 13.2% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8.1% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 52.1% | 12.9% | 15.6% | 9% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.1% | 13.1% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 11.9% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.2% | 13.2% | 13% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 0.34% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.2% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -5.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 13.2% | 8.2K | 0% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 4.6K | +20.9% | +1.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.7% | 2.9K | +81.3% | +2.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.4% | 1.5K | +29.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.34% | 210 | +133.3% | +0.2 points |
53.2%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
2.
Ledgy13.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 8.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
3.
Qapita13%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
7.4%
Held 4th. 4.6K estimated branded searches, +20.9% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
5.8%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
Eqvista4.7%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +81.3% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
7.
Carta2.4%
Held 7th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +29.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
8.
Pulley0.34%
Held 8th. 210 estimated branded searches, +133.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Shareworks and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Shareworks
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Shareworks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Shareworks worldwide held steady at 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shareworks’ share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide increased from 49.3% to 53.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shareworks’ share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide peaked at 58.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 49.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for equity management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Ledgy overtook Qapita to rank 2nd among equity management platforms worldwide, with 13.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Eqvista gained share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide, from 2.3% to 4.7%.
In September 2026, Global Shares gained share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide, from 5.5% to 7.4%.
In September 2026, Carta gained share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide, from 1.7% to 2.4%.
In September 2026, Cake Equity gained share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide, from 5.2% to 5.8%.
In September 2026, Shareworks lost share of searches among equity management platforms worldwide, from 58.8% to 53.2%.
How are Shareworks’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shareworks’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- shareworks
Who owns Shareworks?
Shareworks is owned by Morgan Stanley. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Morgan Stanley.
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Where does Shareworks compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap table management platforms | 2nd of 6 | 27.7% | Show ranking |
| Equity management platforms | 1st of 8 | 53.2% | Shown above |
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