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EMI & unapproved options. Less than half the price.
An honest side-by-side for UK founders setting up EMI and unapproved option schemes. FounderCatalyst's share option scheme product versus Vestd's Guided plan.
Prices exclude VAT. Vestd pricing verified from vestd.com on 1 June 2026.
Save £2,750 a year, get everything you need
Both products cover EMI and unapproved option schemes for an unlimited number of employees. FounderCatalyst includes unlimited EMI valuations, expert review and the option-holder portal in a single annual fee.
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FounderCatalyst
£1,450
+ VAT per year - share option scheme
One annual fee, everything included. Unlimited EMI valuations and unlimited grants from day one, with expert support whenever you need it.
Competitor
Vestd Guided
£4,200
+ VAT per year - Guided plan
Vestd's mid-tier plan, required for unlimited EMI valuations and full scheme set-up support.
How we compare on share options
FounderCatalyst
Vestd Guided
Scheme set-up
Day-to-day administration
Pricing
Vestd Guided pricing taken from vestd.com on 1 June 2026. All prices exclude VAT.
Bundle share options with unlimited fundraising
Our Accelerate subscription combines unlimited funding rounds (Priced, Agile and ASA) with the full EMI and unapproved share option scheme - SEIS/EIS advance assurance, compliance and certificates included.
Accelerate subscription
£2,995
+ VAT per year
- No fundraising cap - Priced, Agile and ASA rounds
- EMI and unapproved share options included
- SEIS/EIS advance assurance included
- SEIS/EIS compliance and certificates included
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