Shareworks (formerly Solium) is Morgan Stanley's equity compensation management platform, designed to help companies administer stock plans, RSUs, options, and other equity awards. Pricing for Shareworks is typically customized based on participant count, plan complexity, and service level, with most contracts structured as annual subscriptions that include platform access, participant support, and compliance tools.
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This guide combines Shareworks' published pricing with Vendr's dataset and analysis to break down Shareworks pricing in 2026, including:
Whether you're evaluating Shareworks for the first time or preparing for renewal, this guide is designed to help you budget accurately and negotiate with clearer market context.
Shareworks pricing is not published on a standard rate card. Instead, Morgan Stanley structures contracts based on participant count (active equity holders), plan complexity (number of equity plans, grant types, and jurisdictions), service tier, and optional modules such as financial planning integration, tax services, and advanced reporting.
Most Shareworks contracts include:
Pricing Structure:
Shareworks typically quotes pricing as an annual subscription with tiered participant bands (e.g., 0–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–2,500, 2,500+). Per-participant costs generally decrease as participant count increases. Implementation fees are quoted separately and vary based on plan complexity and migration scope.
Observed Outcomes:
Based on Vendr transaction data, buyers with 500–1,500 participants often see total annual contract values in the range of $30,000–$80,000, including platform fees and standard support. Larger deployments (2,500+ participants) can reach $150,000+ annually, particularly when bundled with tax advisory or financial planning services. Discounting is common, especially for multi-year commitments or when competitive alternatives are in play.
Benchmarking context:
Shareworks pricing varies significantly by participant count, plan complexity, and service tier. Vendr's pricing benchmarks provide percentile-based ranges for similar deployments, helping buyers assess whether a given quote aligns with recent market outcomes.
Shareworks does not publish distinct "tiers" in the traditional SaaS sense. Instead, pricing is structured around participant count bands and service levels. Below are the common deployment profiles and associated pricing considerations.
Pricing Structure:
For companies with fewer than 500 equity holders, Shareworks typically quotes an annual platform fee plus implementation. This tier is often suited to late-stage private companies or smaller public companies with straightforward equity plans.
Observed Outcomes:
Vendr data shows that small deployments often see annual platform fees in the $20,000–$50,000 range, with implementation fees of $5,000–$15,000. Total first-year cost (platform + implementation) commonly falls between $25,000 and $65,000.
Benchmarking context:
Small deployments have the most pricing variability. See what similar companies pay to understand where your quote sits relative to recent deals for comparable participant counts and plan complexity.
Pricing Structure:
Mid-sized deployments typically include multiple equity plans, international participants, and more complex compliance requirements. Shareworks quotes annual platform fees based on participant bands within this range, with optional modules for tax services and financial planning.
Observed Outcomes:
Based on anonymized Shareworks transactions in Vendr's platform, mid-sized deployments commonly see annual platform fees of $50,000–$120,000, with implementation fees of $15,000–$40,000. Buyers who commit to multi-year terms often achieve 10–20% lower annual pricing compared to one-year contracts.
Benchmarking context:
Mid-sized deployments benefit from volume-based pricing leverage. Vendr's free pricing analysis and negotiation tool surfaces percentile benchmarks and negotiation patterns for similar scope, helping buyers target competitive pricing.
Pricing Structure:
Large deployments often include global equity plans, complex vesting schedules, integration with HRIS and payroll systems, and dedicated account management. Shareworks typically bundles platform access with premium support, tax advisory, and financial planning services.
Observed Outcomes:
Vendr transaction data shows that large deployments commonly see annual platform fees of $120,000–$250,000+, with implementation fees of $40,000–$100,000+ depending on migration complexity and customization requirements. Multi-year contracts and bundled services often drive better per-participant pricing.
Benchmarking context:
Large deployments have the most negotiation leverage, particularly when evaluating alternatives or renewing. Compare Shareworks pricing with Vendr to see how your quote compares to recent market outcomes for similar participant counts and service levels.
Understanding the cost drivers behind Shareworks pricing helps buyers budget accurately and identify negotiation opportunities.
Benchmarking context:
Shareworks pricing is highly customized. Vendr's pricing benchmarks help buyers understand which cost drivers matter most for their deployment and where negotiation leverage exists.
Beyond the base platform subscription, Shareworks contracts often include additional costs that can materially impact total budget.
Benchmarking context:
Hidden costs can add 20–40% to total contract value over the term. Vendr's pricing analysis helps buyers identify common fee structures and negotiate caps or bundled pricing.
Shareworks pricing varies widely based on participant count, plan complexity, and service level. Based on anonymized Shareworks deals in Vendr's dataset, here's what buyers commonly pay:
Discount patterns:
Vendr data shows that buyers often negotiate 10–25% off initial quotes, particularly when:
Benchmarking context:
These ranges are directional. Vendr's pricing benchmarks provide percentile-based pricing for your specific participant count, plan complexity, and service requirements, helping you assess whether a given quote is competitive.
Shareworks pricing is highly negotiable, particularly for buyers who prepare early, understand market benchmarks, and leverage competitive alternatives. These strategies are based on anonymized Shareworks deals in Vendr's dataset and recent negotiation outcomes.
Shareworks sales cycles can be lengthy, particularly for complex deployments. Engaging 90–120 days before your decision deadline gives you time to evaluate alternatives, gather internal requirements, and negotiate without time pressure.
Anchor early to a budget range based on market benchmarks, not Shareworks' initial quote. Frame budget as a constraint tied to board approval, finance sign-off, or competing priorities. Vendr data shows that buyers who anchor to budget early often achieve 15–25% better pricing than those who negotiate reactively.
Competitive benchmarks:
Vendr's pricing benchmarks provide percentile-based ranges for similar deployments, helping you establish a credible budget anchor before engaging Shareworks.
Shareworks competes directly with Carta, Certent (Equity Compensation Management), E*TRADE Equity Edge, and Computershare. Evaluating at least one alternative—and making that evaluation visible to Shareworks—creates pricing pressure.
Buyers do not need to run a full RFP, but signaling that you are comparing options (e.g., "We're also evaluating Carta and Certent for this scope") often unlocks better pricing and terms. Vendr data shows that buyers who reference competitive alternatives during negotiation commonly achieve 10–20% lower pricing than those who negotiate with Shareworks alone.
Competitive context:
Compare Shareworks pricing with Vendr to see how Shareworks stacks up against alternatives for similar participant counts and service requirements.
Shareworks strongly prefers multi-year contracts (2–3 years) and typically offers 10–20% lower annual pricing for longer commitments. If your equity plan is stable and you expect participant growth, a multi-year deal can deliver meaningful savings.
However, multi-year contracts reduce flexibility. Negotiate annual true-ups or participant band adjustments to avoid overpaying if participant count decreases. Confirm whether pricing is locked for the full term or subject to annual increases, and negotiate caps (e.g., 3–5% maximum annual increase).
Implementation fees are often quoted as a fixed package, but they are negotiable. Request a detailed breakdown of implementation scope (data migration, plan configuration, training, integrations) and confirm what is included vs. optional.
Buyers with straightforward migrations or internal technical resources can often negotiate 20–40% lower implementation fees by reducing scope or handling certain tasks internally. Vendr data shows that buyers who negotiate implementation separately from platform fees often achieve better overall pricing.
If you need tax advisory, financial planning, or compliance services, bundling these with the platform subscription often unlocks better pricing than purchasing them separately. Shareworks typically offers 10–15% discounts on bundled services compared to à la carte pricing.
However, confirm that bundled services are actually needed and that pricing is competitive. In some cases, third-party providers (e.g., independent tax advisors) may offer better value for specific services.
Shareworks contracts often include 3–7% annual price increases and participant band overages. Negotiate caps on annual increases (e.g., 3% maximum) and confirm how participant growth is handled.
Some contracts include participant bands with hard cutoffs (e.g., 501–1,000 participants), meaning that adding one participant can trigger a significant price increase. Negotiate flexible bands or true-up pricing based on actual participant count to avoid overpaying.
Shareworks operates on Morgan Stanley's fiscal calendar (December year-end). Buyers negotiating in Q4 (October–December) or at quarter-end often have more leverage, as sales teams are incentivized to close deals before period-end.
Similarly, buyers renewing contracts have leverage if they signal willingness to evaluate alternatives or reduce scope. Vendr data shows that renewal negotiations often achieve 10–20% better pricing than initial purchases, particularly when competitive pressure is present.
These insights are based on anonymized Shareworks deals in Vendr's dataset across a wide range of company sizes and contract structures. Buyers can explore these insights directly using Vendr's free pricing and negotiation tools:
Shareworks competes primarily with Carta, Certent (Equity Compensation Management), E*TRADE Equity Edge, and Computershare. Below are pricing-focused comparisons to help buyers evaluate alternatives.
| Pricing component | Shareworks | Carta |
|---|---|---|
| List pricing | Not published; custom quotes | Not published; custom quotes |
| Typical annual platform fee (500–1,500 participants) | $50,000–$80,000 | $40,000–$70,000 |
| Implementation fee | $15,000–$40,000 | $10,000–$30,000 |
| Participant support | Included (standard tier) | Included (standard tier) |
| Tax advisory services | Optional add-on ($10,000–$50,000+/year) | Optional add-on ($10,000–$40,000+/year) |
| Estimated total first-year cost (1,000 participants) | $65,000–$120,000 | $50,000–$100,000 |
Benchmarking context:
Vendr's pricing benchmarks provide side-by-side comparisons of Shareworks and Carta pricing for your specific participant count and service requirements.
| Pricing component | Shareworks | Certent |
|---|---|---|
| List pricing | Not published; custom quotes | Not published; custom quotes |
| Typical annual platform fee (1,000–2,500 participants) | $70,000–$120,000 | $60,000–$110,000 |
| Implementation fee | $20,000–$50,000 | $15,000–$40,000 |
| Participant support | Included (standard tier) | Included (standard tier) |
| Advanced reporting and analytics | Optional add-on | Often included in base platform |
| Estimated total first-year cost (2,000 participants) | $90,000–$170,000 | $75,000–$150,000 |
Benchmarking context:
Compare Shareworks and Certent pricing to see how each vendor's pricing aligns with recent market outcomes for similar deployments.
| Pricing component | Shareworks | E*TRADE Equity Edge |
|---|---|---|
| List pricing | Not published; custom quotes | Not published; custom quotes |
| Typical annual platform fee (1,000–2,500 participants) | $70,000–$120,000 | $50,000–$90,000 |
| Implementation fee | $20,000–$50,000 | $10,000–$30,000 |
| Participant support | Included (standard tier) | Included (standard tier) |
| Brokerage integration | Limited (Morgan Stanley brokerage) | Seamless (E*TRADE brokerage) |
| Estimated total first-year cost (2,000 participants) | $90,000–$170,000 | $60,000–$120,000 |
Benchmarking context:
Vendr's pricing analysis provides percentile-based benchmarks for both Shareworks and E*TRADE Equity Edge, helping buyers assess which vendor offers better value for their specific requirements.
Based on anonymized Shareworks transactions in Vendr's platform over the past 12 months:
Negotiation guidance:
Vendr's negotiation playbooks provide supplier-specific tactics, timing leverage, and framing strategies to help buyers unlock better pricing.
Based on Vendr transaction data:
Implementation scope typically includes data migration, plan configuration, training, and integrations. Buyers with straightforward migrations or internal technical resources often negotiate 20–40% lower implementation fees by reducing scope or handling certain tasks internally.
Benchmarking context:
Vendr's pricing benchmarks help buyers assess whether implementation fees are competitive for their deployment size and complexity.
Yes. Common hidden costs include:
Based on Vendr transaction data, hidden costs can add 20–40% to total contract value over the term.
Negotiation guidance:
Vendr's free pricing analysis helps buyers identify common fee structures and negotiate caps or bundled pricing.
Based on anonymized transactions in Vendr's platform:
Vendr data shows that buyers who evaluate both vendors commonly achieve 10–25% better pricing through competitive negotiation.
Competitive benchmarks:
Compare Shareworks and Carta pricing to see how each vendor's pricing aligns with recent market outcomes for your participant count and service requirements.
Based on Shareworks transactions in Vendr's dataset:
Negotiation guidance:
Vendr's negotiation playbooks provide timing-specific tactics and framing strategies to help buyers maximize leverage.
Yes. Renewal negotiations often achieve 10–20% better pricing than initial purchases, particularly when:
Based on Vendr transaction data, buyers who negotiate renewals with competitive pressure commonly achieve 10–25% off renewal quotes.
Negotiation guidance:
Vendr's renewal playbooks provide supplier-specific tactics and framing strategies to help buyers secure better renewal pricing.
The Shareworks base platform typically includes:
Optional add-ons include tax advisory services, financial planning integration, mobile app enhancements, and custom integrations.
Yes. Shareworks supports international equity plans across multiple jurisdictions, including compliance, tax reporting, and regulatory filings. However, international support often increases annual fees by 10–25% depending on the number of jurisdictions and complexity of local regulations.
Yes. Shareworks offers integrations with common HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors). Custom integrations may incur additional one-time or recurring fees. Confirm integration scope and cost during contract negotiation.
Based on analysis of anonymized Shareworks deals in Vendr's dataset, pricing is highly customized and varies significantly by participant count, plan complexity, and service level. Recent data from Vendr shows that buyers who prepare carefully and evaluate alternatives often secure meaningfully better pricing.
Key takeaways:
Regardless of platform choice, the most important step is clearly defining requirements, understanding total cost drivers, and benchmarking pricing against comparable deals before committing.
Vendr's pricing and negotiation tools analyze anonymized transaction data to surface percentile-based benchmarks, competitive comparisons, and observed negotiation patterns, helping buyers assess how a given Shareworks quote compares to recent market outcomes for similar scope.
This guide is updated regularly to reflect recent Shareworks pricing and negotiation trends. Consider revisiting it ahead of any new purchase or renewal to account for changing market conditions. Last updated: February 2026.