Diligent vs Onionskin

Which Board Management Solution is Better?

Choosing between Diligent and Boardly? Discover why Boardly is the smarter, more affordable choice for modern boards, especially for growing companies.
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Features

Feature Comparison

Get enterprise-grade features without going over budget. Fully self-serve, easy to implement and designed to check all your governance reporting requirements.
Diligent Boards
Boardly
Target Audience
Large enterprises, public companies
Startups, SMEs, nonprofits, councils, growing organizations
Pricing
High cost, up to $30-$80k annually, depending on the number of users. Get custom quotes from Sales team.
Transparent, affordable, starting at $39 per user / month
Implementation
Complex, requires IT support
Easy, self-serve setup
User Interface
Complex risk management modules
Intuitive and user-friendly
Meeting Minutes
Manual or requires add-ons at a cost
Advanced AI for meeting transcription and minutes generation
Report Writing
Manual, collection of PDF attachments
Done directly in the app, PDFs not required. Advanced AI model to help you draft, proofread, or refine board reports.
Action Item Tracking
Yes
Yes, with automated reminders. Due dates self-managed by Action Owners.
Document Management
Yes
Yes
Customer Support
Dedicated Support Team (often at add-on cost)
Responsive customer support team at no additional cost
Mobile Access
Yes
Yes
Scalability
Enterprise only
Startups, small, medium and large enterprises
Customers

The smarter choice for small and
medium organizations

Boardly stands out in functionality, AI capabilities, ease of use, and value for money.
Solution

Why Choose Boardly?

The smart choice for small and medium governance teams. Discover how we offer more value for less compared to platforms like Diligent and OnBoard.

Affordable & Transparent

Boardly offers straightforward and affordable plans designed for growing organizations. Know upfront what you're paying for.

Easy to Implement

Intuitive interface that makes it easy for everyone on your board to adopt and use, without the need for costly training sessions.

AI-Driven Efficiency

Automate time-consuming tasks like report writing and meeting minute creation, freeing up your team to focus on other matters.

Built for All Team Sizes

Boardly scales with your business, so you can start with the features you need today and add more as your organization grows.
Use cases

One platform, multiple use cases

From startups, to medium and established organisations.

Board

Manage board reporting cycles efficiently across all organisation sizes, from startups to established enterprises.

Management Committees

Streamline management committee reporting and enable teams and action owners to self-manage deadlines.

Risk & Compliance

Track risk metrics aligned with board and management goals. Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to address off-track metrics.

Strategy & Transformation

Enable steering committees to oversee project performance, identify issues, and centralise key project discussions and decisions.

Get started for free.

Free to create an account so you can play around it first. Buy additional seats later.
No credit card required, no need to talk to a sales team.
Rated 5 of 5 in Capterra and Software Advice.
FAQ

Got Questions? We've Got Answers.

What is Boardly?

Boardly is an all-in-one board management platform designed to simplify your board meetings and improve governance.  We help you streamline reporting, automate meeting minutes, manage documents, and track action items, all in one secure and easy-to-use platform. It's perfect for startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and any organization looking to make their board more efficient.

How much does it cost?

Boardly offers transparent and affordable pricing, starting with a free account that includes your first user.  Paid plans begin at just $39 per user per month, and you can easily add or remove users as needed.  There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts.  See our full pricing details here.

How easy is it to get started?

Boardly is designed for ease of use. You can create your free account in minutes and start using the platform right away, without any training. Our intuitive interface and helpful onboarding resources will guide you through every step. Plus, our support team is always available to answer any questions.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. Data security is our top priority. Boardly uses industry-leading encryption and robust access controls to protect your sensitive information. We do not use your data for any purposes other than providing you with the Boardly service, and we never share or sell your data.

Do I need to be tech-savvy to use Boardly?

Not at all! Boardly is designed to be user-friendly for everyone, regardless of their technical expertise.  Our intuitive interface and simple workflows make it easy for anyone to manage board meetings and documents effectively.

Can I try Boardly before committing?

Yes! You can create a free Boardly account today and explore the platform's features. Your first user is always free.  This allows you to see how Boardly can benefit your board before making a purchase. When you are ready, you can purchase additional seats without needing to speak to Sales.