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# Compare Diligent Boards vs Ideals Board

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> Detailed comparison between Diligent Boards and Ideals Board. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Diligent Boards | Ideals Board |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 339 | 3 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### Diligent Boards

Board members and executives at public, private and nonprofit organisations looking to digitally transform and integrate governance, risk, audit and compliance functions across the organisation.

### Ideals Board

Ideals Board is used by board directors, secretaries, governance professionals, nonprofits, corporations, advisory boards, and committees.

## Key features

### Diligent Boards

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Approval Process Control
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- Electronic Signature
- File Sharing
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Notes
- Member Directory
- Minutes Management
- Notes Management
- Polls/Voting
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

### Ideals Board

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Approval Process Control
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- Electronic Signature
- File Sharing
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Notes
- Member Directory
- Minutes Management
- Notes Management
- Polls/Voting
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Diligent Boards Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/149069/diligent-boards)
- [View Ideals Board Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/198652/idealsboard)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/149069/198652/diligent-boards/vs/idealsboard)

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