Diligent Boards vs. Govenda

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Diligent Boards
Score 9.1 out of 10
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Diligent’s Board & Leadership Collaboration solution is built to provide organizations everything they need to drive digitization and operational excellence for board, committee, and executive meetings. Directors and executives can leverage real-time communication, secure collaboration, governance approval workflows and intelligence to power smart decisions. More broadly, Diligent solutions aim to provide a growth trajectory on the path to good governance and bundle capabilities that support…N/A
Govenda
Score 9.9 out of 10
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Govenda (formerly BoardBookit) is a board portal software built to be the trusted technology partner for mid to large-size organizations and corporations in meeting modern governance challenges. The vendor states that by offering unmatched ROI, a user-experience focused design, and premium support, they hope to position Govenda supports complex governance. The vendor's approach includes an unlimited user model and free account migration services. Govenda is designed to be the governance tool…N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsWith Diligent’s Board & Leadership Collaboration solution, organizations can drive digitization and operational excellence for board, committee, and executive meetings. Directors and executives will leverage real-time communication, secure collaboration, and governance intelligence to power smart decisions. More broadly, our solutions provide a path to good governance by bundling capabilities that support the evolution of forward-looking boards and leadership teams. Essential: Built for organizations looking to embrace governance best practices and digital transformation Pro: Built for organizations that are looking to embrace end-to-end security around key governance processes like board meeting preparation, communication, and questionnaires. Enterprise: For high performing boards looking to maximize effectiveness of committees and prepare for proxy season efficiently.
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User Ratings
Diligent BoardsGovenda
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(39 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.7
(4 ratings)
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Usability
8.6
(5 ratings)
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Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
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Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
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Support Rating
8.5
(36 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(1 ratings)
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Implementation Rating
8.2
(4 ratings)
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Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
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Ease of integration
9.1
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Product Scalability
9.1
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Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
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Vendor pre-sale
9.1
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Diligent Corporation
Diligent is pricey, so it is suitable for large-size organizations with sufficient funding. Universities and colleges would be good clients. Diligent is not suitable for small organizations or not-for-profit organizations due to the pricing. There are other options to distribute and share documents, such as Google format, so I think pricing is the key to expand the market for Diligent.
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Govenda
BoardBookit is well suited for the following scenarios: - Brown Act compliance - Board members who attend meetings remotely It is less appropriate for the below scenarios: - Situations where you don't need a formal board meetings - Board members who are not tech-savvy
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Pros
Diligent Corporation
  • Easy end-user interface - for boards with maybe less technological experience, the format was very user friendly.
  • Facsimile signature - eliminates trying to coordinate schedules to obtain signatures to written consents.
  • Customer Service - Diligent Boards trained employees, not a call center, available 24/7.
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Govenda
  • Document Management -- very easy to add attachments and push out
  • Meeting Scheduling -- very easy to add meetings and get RSVPs to make sure we have a quorum
  • Historical data -- storing of historical documents and meeting minutes is super easy.
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Cons
Diligent Corporation
  • I am using one click, it would be nice to see what board members see
  • I mentioned before I would like to be able to sort documents by various parameters like importance, date, type
  • Talking to other assistance i find that everyone knows something different about quicker ways to load, maybe a weekly/monthly tip would be beneficial.
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Govenda
  • Voting -- there should be a mechanism for board members to vote through the system
  • Minutes -- meeting minutes should automatically be generated based on attendance and online voting
  • Public Facing Page -- we need to publish our agendas and minutes on our website. I would like it if there was a way we can put links on our website to BoardBookit.
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Likelihood to Renew
Diligent Corporation
Because it is a great product--safe, secure and reliable. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!
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Govenda
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Usability
Diligent Corporation
It is very easy to use
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Govenda
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Reliability and Availability
Diligent Corporation
Great service!
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Govenda
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Performance
Diligent Corporation
Quick service, specially on loading.
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Govenda
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Support Rating
Diligent Corporation
As previously stated, I applaud how effective the customer service team was during the onboarding process. They communicated effectively and offered around-the-clock assistance. The training sessions are also useful and allow you to learn at your own pace. They are also willing to set up time to discuss any concerns.
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Govenda
Other than initial setup, we haven't really needed support. I do wish that they would roll out more features.
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Online Training
Diligent Corporation
The training was executed through a Deligent meber.
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Govenda
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Implementation Rating
Diligent Corporation
I think our Diligent Boards implementation went well
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Govenda
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Alternatives Considered
Diligent Corporation
It was the end user interface that ultimately sold me on Diligent Boards. I also appreciated the customer service center being Diligent employees, the high level of security features, and the single username and password for directors with multiple Diligent Boards sites.
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Govenda
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Scalability
Diligent Corporation
It is really worth it.
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Govenda
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Return on Investment
Diligent Corporation
  • Increases productivity and efficiency for the admin, such as myself, who can quickly develop the book
  • Houses confidential material
  • Can accommodate extremely large books effortlessly
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Govenda
  • Board meetings are more organized.
  • It makes me, as the Executive Director, present a professional image during board meetings.
  • BoardBookit works particularly well when board members are not all in the same room for meetings.
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ScreenShots

Diligent Boards Screenshots

Screenshot of Preparation for board, committee and executive meetings, whether in person, virtual or a hybrid of the two.Screenshot of Collaboration on sensitive documents across the organisation in preparation for the board meeting, while safeguarding information in Diligent’s secure ecosystem.Screenshot of Adds an additional layer of security to known processes with key integrations like Microsoft 365. Documents can be shared and users can collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.Screenshot of The centralized platform where users can take, record, review and share minutes.Screenshot of Simplified board evaluations and questionnaires.Screenshot of D&O questionnaire requirements are managed in a single application experience.