| Feature | Abax | Carta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat $5,000/fund/year | AUM-based, custom quote |
| Published starting price | $5,000/fund/year, listed | Not published — sales quote required |
| Typical cost, ~ 0–25M fund | $5,000/year | Publicly reported ranges run well into five figures |
| Capital calls & distributions | ||
| LP investor portal | ||
| Fund accounting / books of record | ||
| K-1 data package for your CPA | ||
| Purpose-built for funds under $50M | ||
| Also serves 00M– B+ funds | ||
| Typical onboarding | Days, guided migration | Varies by plan and fund complexity |
Carta figures reflect publicly reported pricing information as of 2026, not a quote obtained directly from Carta. Confirm current pricing with Carta for your specific fund.
Abax is a good fit if
- Your fund is under $50M, or you're launching Fund I at that size
- You want one flat, published price instead of a custom AUM quote
- You'd rather not pay more in admin fees as your portfolio marks up
- You want to be onboarded in days, not months
Carta is a good fit if
- Your fund is well above $50M, or spans venture, PE, and credit
- You want fund administration bundled with cap table and 409A tools
- You're already deep in the Carta ecosystem for other products
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