"We migrated from BoardVantage several years ago, and I've found Diligent to be light-years better.Diligent Boards is much more user friendly, easier to navigate for both the administrators and the end users."
Executive Assistant to Chairman & CEO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Source: G2.com
Why settle for less? Diligent redefines board excellence.
Diligent offers top-tier security, ease of use, and seamless integrations. With 24/7 support, it’s simple for your board to stay informed and secure. See how Diligent outshines the competition.
Diligent delivers core features you deserve — with capabilities Boardvantage can’t match
A complete view of enterprise risk
To make smart decisions, your board needs to understand risk across the entire organization. Only Diligent gives directors a complete picture of risk — from internal and external inputs — all in one place through intuitive visualizations.
Exclusive GRC intelligence
Diligent gives your board powerful market intelligence on GRC considerations — from shareholder activism alerts to intel on proxy voting, executive compensation and more through our exclusive partnership with Glass Lewis.
A clear signal in the noise
Where Boardvantage provides raw data, Diligent pulls the signal out of the noise. Advanced analytics surface the risk and insights that directors need to avoid potential pitfalls and identify valuable risk-balanced business opportunities.
Leading AI & analytics capabilities
Diligent isn’t just talking about AI — we’re leading the way! Get AI summaries and comparisons of board meetings and materials. See exclusive AI-powered risk classifications, so you can focus on what’s most critical.
Efficiency you can measure
Cut down board meeting prep time by up to 60%. Collaborate on documents, communicate across teams and store files in a secure, cloud-based environment that seamlessly integrates with meeting technology tools like Microsoft and Zoom
From painful processes to enhanced efficiency with Diligent Boards
“By partnering with Diligent Boards, the number one takeaway for our organization is to provide the board with a very secure sense that their information is protected,” says Kim Tobin, Director of Corporate Governance for Coverys.
Coverys, a leading provider of medical professional liability services, improved board communication and collaboration, eliminated paperwork and ensured robust information security with the #1 board portal software — Diligent Boards.
Expert support, seamless integration
Unmatched support around the clock Understanding that board responsibilities can call for immediate action at any time, we ensure that our support is available 24/7/365. Effortless onboarding and seamless transition Whether you're new to board management software or moving from another solution, our dedicated onboarding and implementation experts are here to make the process run smoothly. Tailored training programs Enhance your skills alongside your peers in our live, instructor-led training sessions designed for both new and seasoned users.
Build a true board advantage with Diligent Boards.
Step up to comprehensive board management
Your board’s responsibilities don’t start and end with board meetings. You deserve more than Boardvantage’s point solution built only to drive meeting efficiency. Diligent Boards gives you comprehensive features that enable your directors at every step of the governance process — centralizing all GRC information in one easily accessible hub, accelerating efficiency with easy collaboration tools and highly automated workflows, and surfacing deep risk intelligence to make your board more effective across all your governance activities.
Competition Comparison
| Feature | Diligent | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
AI & Automation
Diligent AI summaries, risk scanning, smart minutes, agenda automation (GovernAI) Boardvantage Basic text-based summarization; fewer advanced analytics | ||
Ease of Use & Adoption
Diligent: Highly accessible for directors and admins; drag-and-drop book building, auto agenda updates, persistent annotations Boardvantage: Steeper learning curve; slower navigation; less flexible templates | ||
GRC Coverage
Diligent: Integrated GRC across audit, risk, compliance, board; exclusive Glass Lewis insights Boardvantage: Primarily a board management tool; point solution with limited risk/GRC coverage | ||
Time & Cost Savings
Diligent: 50–60% prep time reduction; $167K IT savings (Forrester TEI) Boardvantage: ROI less predictable | ||
Integrations
Diligent: Native integrations with Office 365, Teams, Zoom, DocuSign, Okta, NetSuite, S&P Global Boardvantage: Partial integrations | ||
Customer Satisfaction
Diligent: 95% 4–5 star ratings; 89% recommend (G2) Boardvantage: Varies | ||
Support & Onboarding
Diligent: 24/7/365 support, instructor-led training, migration and workshops Boardvantage: Standard coverage | ||
Security & Compliance
Diligent: Enterprise-grade certifications (FedRAMP, DoD IL-5, SOC2, GDPR, ISO) Boardvantage: Fewer enterprise compliance certifications | ||
Pricing & Contracts
Diligent: Transparent pricing; premium GRC suite Boardvantage: Varies by vendor |
Competition Comparison
AI & Automation Diligent AI summaries, risk scanning, smart minutes, agenda automation (GovernAI) Boardvantage Basic text-based summarization; fewer advanced analytics
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Competitors
Ease of Use & Adoption Diligent: Highly accessible for directors and admins; drag-and-drop book building, auto agenda updates, persistent annotations Boardvantage: Steeper learning curve; slower navigation; less flexible templates
Diligent
Competitors
GRC Coverage Diligent: Integrated GRC across audit, risk, compliance, board; exclusive Glass Lewis insights Boardvantage: Primarily a board management tool; point solution with limited risk/GRC coverage
Diligent
Competitors
Time & Cost Savings Diligent: 50–60% prep time reduction; $167K IT savings (Forrester TEI) Boardvantage: ROI less predictable
Diligent
Competitors
Integrations Diligent: Native integrations with Office 365, Teams, Zoom, DocuSign, Okta, NetSuite, S&P Global Boardvantage: Partial integrations
Diligent
Competitors
Customer Satisfaction Diligent: 95% 4–5 star ratings; 89% recommend (G2) Boardvantage: Varies
Diligent
Competitors
Support & Onboarding Diligent: 24/7/365 support, instructor-led training, migration and workshops Boardvantage: Standard coverage
Diligent
Competitors
Security & Compliance Diligent: Enterprise-grade certifications (FedRAMP, DoD IL-5, SOC2, GDPR, ISO) Boardvantage: Fewer enterprise compliance certifications
Diligent
Competitors
Pricing & Contracts Diligent: Transparent pricing; premium GRC suite Boardvantage: Varies by vendor
Diligent
Competitors
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