Private Equities

Fundwave vs Juniper Square

A side-by-side comparison of Fundwave and Juniper Square — two options for fund administration & accounting. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.

Fundwave

4.5
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Juniper Square

4.5
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Category
Fund Administration & Accounting
LP & Investor Relations
Rating
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5
Pricing
From $1,000/mo
Enterprise / Custom
Best for
Emerging managers and solo GPs who want software-priced fund accounting
GPs modernizing LP experience and reporting
Key features
  • Capital calls, distributions, and investor equalizations
  • NAV allocations on commitment with a fund policies engine
  • Multi-close and transfer commitment handling
  • Investor portal and custom reporting
  • Cashflow, IRR, and portfolio tracking modules
  • Branded LP portal
  • Investor CRM and communications
  • Digital subscription documents
  • Capital calls and distributions
  • Fund administration services
Pros
  • Rare transparent, published pricing in fund administration
  • Modular: buy only admin, portal, or portfolio as needed
  • Cost-effective for emerging managers and SPV-heavy structures
  • Polished, modern LP experience
  • Combines software with fund admin
  • Strong in real estate and PE
Cons
  • Software only — you still need in-house or outsourced accountants to run it
  • Smaller vendor with a lighter services bench than full-service administrators
  • Onboarding fees ($2,000-$4,500+) on top of the subscription
  • Enterprise pricing
  • Migration from legacy admins takes effort