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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Convene

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AConvene is the governance software brand of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd (SGX-listed), comprising Convene Board, ConveneAGM, Presgo, Convene Assure, and Convene Entities. It provides users with features to collaborate during virtual meetings to ensure structured meeting flow and productivity. Board administrators are able to build agendas and set up board meetings, record meeting minutes, and do post-meeting workflows. Convene also provides directors and executives with secure access to…N/A

    BoardEffect a Diligent Brand

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ABoardEffect, a Diligent brand, is an agile board management solution optimized for nonprofit, community healthcare, higher education and credit union organizations to deliver the right tools to drive more efficient, collaborative, and secure governance. Part of Diligent, a provider of modern governance solutions, BoardEffect boasts users among 55,000+ boards and communities, helping them access resources and information to meet the organization's most immediate challenges.N/A
    Pricing
    ConveneBoardEffect a Diligent Brand
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ConveneBoardEffect a Diligent Brand
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing follows a user-based subscription pricing model. Each Convene user is free to use the same license to log in to whichever device.—
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    ConveneBoardEffect a Diligent Brand
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    Azeus Systems Holdings
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    89%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    71%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    User Ratings
    ConveneBoardEffect a Diligent Brand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    9.2
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ConveneBoardEffect a Diligent Brand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Azeus Systems Holdings
    Azeus Convene's security and collaboration features can create a great business case to introduce technology to the executive management team for board-related matters, especially if they are currently using a 'pen and paper' system. Would recommend for larger companies / large executive teams with busy schedules that find it difficult to collaborate.
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    Diligent Corporation
    BoardEffect is well-suited for larger organizations and companies. I think it makes sense for people who have multiple boards, groups, or committees. I don't think it makes sense if it is a small board that doesn't meet frequently and doesn't share documents online. I think there are many features unnecessary for smaller boards/groups.
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    Pros
    Azeus Systems Holdings
    • Streamlined the way we prepare for, and hold board meetings.
    • Our board meetings, especially remote meetings became more interactive.
    • Instant distribution of updated documents.
    • Enhances real-time collaboration.
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    Diligent Corporation
    • Houses all the information needed for meetings.
    • Holds all the older information so we can access it if needed.
    • It's fairly easy to use for all our members.
    • That it is portable is a great bonus!
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    Cons
    Azeus Systems Holdings
    • Limited individual training sessions - The only clear and concrete advantage that Diligent has over Convene is that they have unlimited individual user training. But Convene is so intuitive and easy-to-use that you don't usually need to go beyond their free first 4 user/administrator training sessions.
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    Diligent Corporation
    • I would love to see BoardEffect work toward a more integrated collaboration system. For example, we have a master tracking document for recruiting new Trustees. It is helpful for everyone to have editing access to this document so that it can be routinely updated ahead of committee meetings.
    • It would be helpful if we could message workroom members through the platform while making the email/message appear as if it came directly from my account.
    • It would be useful for members of a workroom to be automatically notified when an event is created.
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    Usability
    Azeus Systems Holdings
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    Diligent Corporation
    I gave BoardEffect a Diligent Brand this usability rating because, in my experience, Some features are not as easy to access as others
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    Alternatives Considered
    Azeus Systems Holdings
    As our Board only had confidence in pen-and-paper prior to this implementation, the benefits are obvious (higher security, better collaboration, remote enablement)
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    Diligent Corporation
    BoardPAC had similar functionality several years ago, but BoardEffect has caught up. I think the editing feature and the ability to build packets that are not visible are great features of BoardEffect.
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    Return on Investment
    Azeus Systems Holdings
    • Low cost of running board meetings.
    • Open environment for discussion.
    • Better decision making.
    • Less time to prepare for meetings.
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    Diligent Corporation
    • Positive: Secure place to store documents.
    • Positive: Easy to navigate for new users.
    • Negative: Figuring out how to create a template was difficult.
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    ScreenShots

    Convene Screenshots

    Screenshot of the unified, customizable dashboard that allows access to meetings, decisions, and actions in one place to streamline board workflows.Screenshot of how Convene surfaces insights, context, and actions at the right time — enabling faster reviews and more informed decisions.Screenshot of Automated minutes with AI that turn agendas, transcripts, annotations, and board materials into structured minutes in just a few clicks.Screenshot of secure weighted votes which can be cast anytime—during meetings or between sessions. Accurately reflect each director’s voting weight and track every decision in one centralized platform.Screenshot of a strategic board. These might track member competencies, strengths, and gaps. Map directors’ skills in a clear dashboard to identify expertise and guide smarter recruitment and training decisions.Screenshot of some of the available integrations. Integrate digital signatures, document storage, and video conferencing to keep your board workflows smooth and connected.

    BoardEffect a Diligent Brand Screenshots

    Screenshot of From surveys to polls to discussion groups, communication between board members is secured.Screenshot of Create and disassemble ad hoc groups whenever needed. From executive searches to special event planning, the material is hosted on BoardEffect for as long as it is needed.Screenshot of Approve board meeting minutes, policies, and other important documents using the approvals tool. Board members can review documents, make comments, and sign to approve.Screenshot of From creating a board book in the book builder to annotating board meeting materials on a mobile device, online board books keep up with the board’s busy lifestyle.Screenshot of Using the task tool, board members can set reminders to accomplish specific tasks and check the box once complete. BoardEffect administrators can also assign tasks and send reminders to help board members and executives stay on track.