Best Software for 2025 is now live!
Save to My Lists
Claimed
Claimed

Top Rated Archer Alternatives

Archer Reviews & Product Details

Verified User in Consumer Goods
GC
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

We use Archer to manage vendor relationships, vendor contacts, vendor contracts, risk/policy exceptions, and various other vendor risk uses. It is used enterprise-wide and is a key part of doing any work with a third party. We have used different versions of RSA Archer over the years and the team is trying to get the application to the most current platform/release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

There are a couple limitations that does not benifeit or assist with our company that ca. Be improved but it’s a very great tool we use and we believe we will see updates in the near future Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

It provides a central point to store all IT Risk Policies and any active exceptions to those policies. This allows the user to manage their exceptions and submit new items as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archer Overview

What is Archer?

Archer helps organizations manage risk in the digital era—uniting stakeholders, integrating technologies and transforming risk into reward.

Archer Details
Discussions
Archer Community
Show LessShow More
Product Description

Archer, you can manage risks, demonstrate compliance, and automate business processes.


Seller Details
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
Overland Park, Kansas
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
831 employees on LinkedIn®

PP
Overview Provided by:

Recent Archer Reviews

VM
Vaishali M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Easy to use and deploy"
integration with other software. Easy to use
BO
Ben O.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
1.5 out of 5
"Archer is a Cadillac do not buy if you need a KIA"
Outside of the box, Archer is just ok compared to the newer platforms- Zen, Auditpoint, Hyperproof, ect.
Shaharyar A.
SA
Shaharyar A.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Enterprise Risk Management"
Great Dashboards that showcase operational risk and eGRC capabilities.It helps with the high-level overview of RCSA results and statuses within our...
Security Badge
This seller hasn't added their security information yet. Let them know that you'd like them to add it.
0 people requested security information

Archer Media

Answer a few questions to help the Archer community
Have you used Archer before?
Yes

19 out of 20 Total Reviews for Archer

3.6 out of 5
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
Search reviews
Popular Mentions
The next elements are radio elements and sort the displayed results by the item selected and will update the results displayed.
Hide FiltersMore Filters
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
The next elements are filters and will change the displayed results once they are selected.
19 out of 20 Total Reviews for Archer
3.6 out of 5
19 out of 20 Total Reviews for Archer
3.6 out of 5

Archer Pros and Cons

How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Cons

Overall Review Sentiment for ArcherQuestion

Time to Implement
<1 day
>12 months
Return on Investment
<6 months
48+ months
Ease of Setup
0 (Difficult)
10 (Easy)
Log In
Want to see more insights from verified reviewers?
Log in to view review sentiment.
G2 reviews are authentic and verified.
VM
Analyst
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Archer?

integration with other software. Easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Limited reporting capabilities compared to others present in the market Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

in terms of BIA Templates and dashboarding feature Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BO
GRC Senior Lead
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Archer?

Outside of the box, Archer is just ok compared to the newer platforms- Zen, Auditpoint, Hyperproof, ect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

If you make any custome design or changes that are not out of the box you will be dissapointed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Archer maintains our security exceptions in one centralized location. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shaharyar A.
SA
Director / Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer - Insider Threat
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

Great Dashboards that showcase operational risk and eGRC capabilities.It helps with the high-level overview of RCSA results and statuses within our organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

System can be a but more intuitive and streamlined. There is a learning curve due to many drop-downs and buttons that lead to several places. A more simple and friendly design would be sufficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Assists with the Operational Risk Management within the organization and brings together risk mitigation, key risk indicators, key performance indicators, risk control self assessments, SOX 404, and the COSO framework regulatory compliance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services
AI
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
(Original )Information
What do you like best about Archer?

Flexibility and level of customization, Dashboard & Report functionality. Workflow is based and strong access controls Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Look and feel can be improved and can be made more user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Archer:

Good Product, Customizable, workflow based, rich in functionality, effective access controls. The dashboard capability allows for a wide range of customization for multiple users types and levels. This software helps in tracking Audit, risk, compliance requirement & Management Systems. Tool to effectively manage GRC activities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Policy & Program Management, Audit Management, Compliance management, Risk Management, IT Control Assurance, Information Security Management & Business Resiliency Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael B.
MB
Senior Account Director
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

RSA Archer met my team's needs for building out a Vendor Risk Management program, allowing full control and build out of our customized workflows for all SMEs and stakeholders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Although the platform allowed for customization and met our team's needs, it was very nuanced to create the custom dashboards + necessary approval workflows and required multiple resources on our end including hiring a full-time dedicated Archer RSA expert on our team, who dually worked as the primary admin, and contracting with multiple consulting firms for many years to assist in the build out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Archer:

Do your due diligence to best understand what likely are the capital budgeting requirements to onboard and implement this system for your program needs, especially the ongoing support needs + costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Creating a full end to end vendor risk management program allowing for systematic review, documentation repository, approval, annual risk review and renewal capabilities with workflows to all relevant SMEs by vendor type and risk score weighting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Divakar R.
DR
Associate
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
What do you like best about Archer?

User-friendly interface, data visualisation is very helpful, one can track Project status, budget spendings, identified risks using dashboards and ivews and notifications can be configured to alert users on possible risks and issues identified, RSA Archer provides OOTB solutions which can be tailored to meet the organisation process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Custom coding is not fully supported and field id changes has to be made with each change migration to Test and Production environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

we use archer to automate approvals and workflow for following domains: Issues Management, Project Management, Strategic planning and Exam Management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erich W.
EW
Web Developer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

It was pretty fast to navigate through the application and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Hard to develop customized applications that were not out of the box. It also became complication to figure out the structure of the application once it grew to a larger scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Archer:

If you need an application for tracking capiblities, RSA Archer can get you there, but if you're looking for something with more customization not out-of-the-box, I would look elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

I utilized it to track vulnerabilities for the government's cyber security team. It was beneficial for our team because it provided simple to use interface for tracking issues. The ability to use workflows helped as well for efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MN
Information Security Manager
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

Comprehensive assessment tracking from A to Z. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Not so user friendly. Certain customization has to be made in order for it to be useful and understandable. Also, sometimes it would not work on IE even though it states that the most compatible Internet Browser to be used is IE. I have to jump among IE, Chrome, and Firefox sometimes in order to make certain function works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Archer:

RSA Archer is a powerful tool from GRC perspective. However, additional customization may have to invest in order for this tool to be more user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Security Governance and Compliance. This tool is helpful when conducting comprehensive security assessments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
CB
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

UI, navigation, configuration is pretty easy to pick up on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

Limited reporting, integrations can be difficult, silverlight Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

Automating business processes and creating connectivity to company’s assets, risks, controls, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Individual & Family Services
GI
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
More Options
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Archer?

My favorite thing was being able to easily access and update controls related to individual business units Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Archer?

There wasn't anything I can identify that I disliked Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Archer:

RSA Archer is a good program to assist an Internal Audit group with the oversight and management of controls related to individual business units. I would recommend this as a great starting point for any and all Internal Audit functions, seeking an adequate software / database for control identification and management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Archer solving and how is that benefiting you?

My favorite thing was being able to easily access and update controls related to individual business units Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.