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At a Glance
BoardEffect
BoardEffect
Star Rating
(239)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards
Star Rating
(443)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Diligent Boards
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Diligent Boards excels in Document Management with a score of 8.8, while BoardEffect received a slightly higher score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Diligent Boards offers robust features for organizing and sharing documents, but BoardEffect's superior document management capabilities make it a preferred choice for many users.
  • Reviewers mention that BoardEffect shines in Meeting Scheduling with a score of 7.7 compared to Diligent Boards' 6.8. Users on G2 appreciate BoardEffect's intuitive scheduling tools that streamline the process, making it easier to coordinate meetings.
  • Users say that Diligent Boards has a more comprehensive approach to Meeting Minutes, scoring 7.3, while BoardEffect scored lower at 6.5. Reviewers highlight Diligent Boards' ability to capture detailed minutes effectively, which is crucial for accurate record-keeping.
  • G2 users report that BoardEffect offers better Polls and Questionnaires functionality with a score of 7.6, compared to Diligent Boards' 7.1. Users mention that BoardEffect's polling features are more user-friendly and facilitate better engagement during meetings.
  • Reviewers mention that Diligent Boards provides a solid E-Signature feature with a score of 7.5, while BoardEffect's E-Signature integration scored lower at 6.5. Users appreciate Diligent Boards' seamless e-signature process, which enhances document approval workflows.
  • Users report that Diligent Boards has a slight edge in Quality of Support with a score of 9.0, while BoardEffect scored 9.2. However, reviewers mention that both platforms are highly rated for their customer support, with BoardEffect being noted for its responsiveness and helpfulness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BoardEffect
No pricing available
Diligent Boards
No pricing available
Free Trial
BoardEffect
No trial information available
Diligent Boards
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
215
9.0
403
Ease of Use
8.6
223
8.9
418
Ease of Setup
8.8
200
8.8
349
Ease of Admin
8.8
198
8.9
240
Quality of Support
9.1
210
9.0
357
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
190
9.0
230
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
215
8.4
407
Features by Category
7.4
3,152
7.7
3,806
Meeting Management
7.7
188
7.1
211
8.0
191
7.6
231
6.5
179
7.5
221
9.0
190
8.8
249
7.4
178
7.8
219
7.6
181
7.4
219
6.9
173
6.8
204
Board Tools
6.5
176
7.7
225
8.1
182
8.1
225
7.4
177
7.9
223
7.0
180
6.5
201
8.7
189
8.9
236
7.8
176
7.8
214
6.2
165
6.5
192
6.9
170
7.5
211
7.4
174
7.4
200
6.3
163
7.3
205
8.4
30
8.7
35
7.8
31
8.6
35
6.7
30
8.6
34
Generative AI - Board Management
6.4
29
6.6
16
Not enough data
7.7
1,383
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.8
140
Not enough data
7.7
140
Not enough data
8.3
153
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.4
142
Not enough data
7.7
143
Not enough data
7.7
137
Not enough data
8.2
143
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
7.5
129
Not enough data
7.0
124
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BoardEffect
BoardEffect
Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards
BoardEffect and Diligent Boards are categorized as Board Management
Unique Categories
BoardEffect
BoardEffect has no unique categories
Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards is categorized as Social Networks, Meeting Management, and Decision-Making
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BoardEffect
BoardEffect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.1%
Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.1%
Reviewers' Industry
BoardEffect
BoardEffect
Non-Profit Organization Management
32.9%
Hospital & Health Care
13.1%
Higher Education
8.0%
Education Management
4.6%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
37.1%
Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards
Banking
10.4%
Financial Services
9.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
64.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
BoardEffect
BoardEffect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

The most helpful thing is the huge meeting books and attachments that don't need to be sent out via emails to my board of directors. Going to one place, a porta,l helps keep the meeting materials secure and private. Board Directors can make annotations...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
GN
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Antiquated, clunky, and slow system, that most of our board members refuse to use (meaning they continue to email the board liaison for all their needs). Also expensive for what it is. Doesn’t provide any sort of dashboard for administrators to easily view...

Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AC
alyssa c.
Verified User in Legal Services

Easy to use for busy partners regardless of technology experience. Secured content for board members. Easy to verify new devices and give access to new members or devices.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Utilities

Poor administrator experience and lack of planned enhancements in this space. We are a government entity and subject to financial efficiency expectations and premium cost of Diligent despite its lack of solid time-saving features for administrators is a...

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Discussions
BoardEffect
BoardEffect Discussions
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Diligent Boards
Diligent Boards Discussions
Where can I find more information on pricing or get a quote for my organization?
1 comment
Official Response from Diligent Board Portal
Our pricing is available on our website! https://www.boardpaq.com/Pricing Fill out our schedule demo form or email sales@boardpaq.com with your anticipated...Read more
Does BoardPaq offer Training for directors and administrators?
1 comment
Official Response from Diligent Board Portal
Yes, BoardPaq provides both director and admin training. Live training sessions are held via screenshare and can be done for individuals or groups. BoardPaq...Read more
Does BoardPaq offer support?
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Official Response from Diligent Board Portal
BoardPaq offers 24/7 toll free phone support. We also provide Admin support through email, phone, or screen share during business hours. All support is...Read more