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At a Glance
IRIS CARBON®
IRIS CARBON®
Star Rating
(83)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IRIS CARBON®
Workiva
Workiva
Star Rating
(1,329)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workiva
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Workiva excels in its "Audit Trail" feature, providing a comprehensive log of changes and actions, which enhances accountability and transparency. In contrast, IRIS CARBON® also offers an "Audit Trail" but reviewers mention that its implementation is less intuitive, making it harder to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that Workiva's "Collaboration Tools" are highly effective, allowing multiple users to work simultaneously on documents, which streamlines the workflow. On the other hand, users on G2 indicate that while IRIS CARBON® has collaboration features, they are not as robust, leading to occasional confusion during team projects.
  • G2 users highlight Workiva's "Data Visualization" capabilities as a standout feature, enabling users to create dynamic and insightful reports easily. Conversely, users report that IRIS CARBON®'s "Data Visualization" tools are functional but lack the depth and flexibility that Workiva offers.
  • Reviewers say that Workiva's "Budgeting" functionality is comprehensive and user-friendly, making it easier for teams to manage financial planning. In contrast, users mention that IRIS CARBON®'s budgeting tools are less flexible, which can hinder detailed financial analysis.
  • Users report that Workiva's "Integration" capabilities are superior, allowing seamless connections with various third-party applications, which enhances overall productivity. Meanwhile, reviewers mention that IRIS CARBON® has limited integration options, which can restrict its usability in diverse environments.
  • Reviewers mention that Workiva's "Quality of Support" is consistently rated high, with responsive customer service that assists users effectively. In comparison, users on G2 indicate that while IRIS CARBON® provides support, it can be slower to respond, leading to frustration during critical times.
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Entry-Level Pricing
IRIS CARBON®
No pricing available
Workiva
No pricing available
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Free Trial is available
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
74
8.9
561
Ease of Use
9.1
74
8.8
988
Ease of Setup
9.5
18
8.3
626
Ease of Admin
9.8
10
8.8
143
Quality of Support
9.8
74
9.0
536
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
10
9.1
143
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
68
9.2
542
Features by Category
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.6
528
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.2
32
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Forecasting
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
7.5
21
Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.4
1,277
Reconciliation
Not enough data
8.3
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
8.7
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
166
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
147
|
Verified
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features
Not enough data
8.6
984
Audit Management
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
35
Regulatory Change Management
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.7
31
Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
25
Business Continuity Management
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.1
26
Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.9
40
Services
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.0
32
Corporate Performance Management (CPM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.6
119
8.6
553
Financial Planning
9.2
6
8.4
35
9.2
8
9.1
43
8.3
8
8.5
42
Financial Insight
6.9
9
7.9
35
7.9
8
8.0
34
7.9
8
7.9
37
Data
8.3
10
8.3
40
8.5
8
8.5
41
8.7
9
9.0
39
9.4
9
8.2
39
Status Communication
9.5
10
9.5
45
9.8
8
9.3
44
8.8
10
9.3
45
8.5
8
8.7
34
Sustainability ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.8
209
Resource Management
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.8
17
Compliance Management
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.8
17
Administrative
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.6
31
Not enough data
8.9
18
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
9.5
130
7.6
418
Data Collection
9.7
11
8.0
28
9.7
11
8.0
31
9.6
9
7.0
28
Reporting
9.5
10
7.5
27
9.8
9
7.8
26
9.7
11
7.8
27
Integration
10.0
9
8.0
27
9.8
10
8.1
29
9.6
8
7.5
29
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
9.7
6
8.3
21
9.3
5
7.9
20
9.3
5
7.7
19
9.3
5
7.8
20
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
9.3
5
7.1
18
9.3
5
7.6
19
9.3
5
7.1
21
9.4
6
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
8.7
314
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflows - Audit Management
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.3
30
Documentation - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
32
Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
58
Emissions Tracking - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Decarbonization - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Analytics - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Categories
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IRIS CARBON®
IRIS CARBON®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.9%
Workiva
Workiva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
57.7%
Reviewers' Industry
IRIS CARBON®
IRIS CARBON®
Accounting
9.6%
Real Estate
8.4%
Oil & Energy
7.2%
Mining & Metals
6.0%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
63.9%
Workiva
Workiva
Accounting
12.5%
Financial Services
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Oil & Energy
5.3%
Insurance
5.3%
Other
61.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
IRIS CARBON®
IRIS CARBON®
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

-excellent customer support - very nice user interface

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Nothing. Sometimes it doesn't work perfectly under you clean up the cookies.

Workiva
Workiva
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Theresa R.
TR
Theresa R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

This is our 6th fiscal year using the SEC Reporting workspace in Wdesk. When we adopted Workiva, we moved from a competitor that had about an 1/8th the capability of Workiva at that time. We have never regretted our switch. With each year, Workiva has...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Susan T.
ST
Susan T.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Only complaint is on ESG platform. Not user friendly. Data tables, running chains, complex formulas. Would rather just to factbook to doc.

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Discussions
IRIS CARBON®
IRIS CARBON® Discussions
I would like to hear other users' about their experience with IRIS Carbon as well
1 comment
Vivek N.
VN
Hey Alex we are currently rated at 4.8 out of 5 by our users on G2. Thanks Read more
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Workiva
Workiva Discussions
Can i ise this for upload charts?
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The Workiva platform includes the ability to import files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We import charts in Word and PowerPoint files as images...Read more
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