BoardEffect a Diligent Brand vs. BoardSpot

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BoardEffect a Diligent Brand
Score 8.6 out of 10
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BoardEffect, 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
BoardSpot
Score 8.9 out of 10
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BoardSpot is a board management software built with integrated governance best practices and designed for non-technical board members as well as busy administrators. BoardSpot does not charge a per-user fee, so as the size of the board changes costs remain predictable. The company offers four plans, each optimized for a specific size of nonprofit. Personalized administrator training is included at all levels. The Essentials Plan is ideal for small nonprofits. It supports up to 30…
$95
per month per installation
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Essentials
$95
per month per installation
Standard
$225
per month per installation
Professional
$425
per month per installation
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BoardEffect a Diligent BrandBoardSpot
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$300 one-time fee per installation
Additional DetailsThere is no per-user fee. BoardSpot offers a grant program for small nonprofits.
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
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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BoardSpot
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Pros
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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BoardSpot
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Cons
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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BoardSpot
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Usability
Diligent Corporation
It’s very easy to use for both the author and the participants.
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Alternatives Considered
Diligent Corporation
BoardPaq was pretty clunky software and didn't have many capabilities. BoardEffect has been easier to use and has templates for reoccurring meetings.
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Return on Investment
Diligent Corporation
  • It is saving me so much time that I do not have to mail or email materials to our members.
  • It is saving us money because we do not have to rent AV equipment at our meetings because people can look in BoardEffect a Diligent Brand on their laptop/tablet.
  • It's environmentally friendly! No paper!
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BoardSpot
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ScreenShots

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.

BoardSpot Screenshots

Screenshot of a single page where RSVPs are collected, attendances are tracked , and that shows when quorum has been met.Screenshot of The meeting and agenda system.Screenshot of the dashboard that gives board members a quick snapshot of upcoming meetings, organizational goals, and key governance information.