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# Compare Diligent Boards vs BoardEffect

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Diligent Boards | BoardEffect |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 339 | 127 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **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), Chromebook (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) |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## 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.

### BoardEffect

It is designed for nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organizations, credit unions, community banks, and more.

## Key features

### Diligent Boards

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Approval Process Control
- Automatic Backup
- Calendar Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Committee Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Notes
- Member Directory
- Polls/Voting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Single Sign On
- Surveys & Feedback
- Workflow Management

### BoardEffect

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Approval Process Control
- Automatic Backup
- Calendar Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Committee Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Notes
- Member Directory
- Polls/Voting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Single Sign On
- Surveys & Feedback
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Diligent Boards Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/149069/diligent-boards)
- [View BoardEffect Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/151082/boardeffect)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/149069/151082/diligent-boards/vs/boardeffect)

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