Diligent Boards

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Software for handling board and committee meetings

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4.7 /5
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Value for Money
4.4/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Customer Support
4.8/5

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Robert
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  • Industry: Chemicals
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Essential platform for board governance.

Reviewed on 2022/09/13

It was quite positive. Before this software creating board packs was extremely manual and needed a...

It was quite positive. Before this software creating board packs was extremely manual and needed a lot of user intervention. Any updates that came in late were in risk of not making it in. there was always the possibioity of incorrect packs being used by members. Storing them was also a pain.

Pros

It allows you to signup for only the modules that you need. It is cloud based and can be used on any device with a browser as well as native iOS apps. It is very easy to create and update books and to keep them updated across all users to ensure the most recent pack is available.

Cons

Some of the user/committee setup needs to be done by customer service. While they are quite responsive it seems unneccessary and they are improving on this. If you have a small board/irregular meetings it may be costly for you.

Nubia
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Efficient Way to Create Board Books

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

It has saved me many many hours when it comes to compiling and distributing board books before each...

It has saved me many many hours when it comes to compiling and distributing board books before each meeting. Especially love that you can replace/edit a document rather quickly and easily without disrupting the order/pagination of the book like it would have occurred when compiling a book using Word or Adobe.

Pros

Makes creating board books easy and efficient.

Cons

Would like a better graphic user interface (GUI).

Alternatives Considered

BoardPaq

Reasons for Switching to Diligent Boards

CEO had used Diligent on another board he serves on and liked the ease of it.
Kathy
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Implementation Communication Lacking/Many Opportunities for Improvement

Reviewed on 2024/12/19

The contact pre-contract signing communication was relentless, since signing it's difficult to get...

The contact pre-contract signing communication was relentless, since signing it's difficult to get timely responses, and have not received any responses from sales team since signing.

Pros

Uploading of documents is easy; dashboard is a nice feature.

Cons

Does not have the capabilities that were confirmed in pre-contract discussions/demos; unable to edit or rename documents directly in Diligent Boards portal; admin module is not user friendly.

Kevin
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  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Must have products for boards

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Great product for supporting several boards

Great product for supporting several boards

Pros

Ease of use. Secure place to keep board materials.

Cons

Price per user. Difference between app and web version.

Lily
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great system, easy to use and sleek

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

I've had a good experience using Diligent Boards as an administrator. The users I support have...

I've had a good experience using Diligent Boards as an administrator. The users I support have never expressed frustration using the system as it's very straightforward. The changes I make apply right away (I know some systems require an overnight update to display changes).

Pros

The portal is easy to use (e.g., creating books; adding or removing users).

Cons

Limited number of users (would cost more); downloaded presentation has extra borders I find annoying

Alternatives Considered

Google Drive

Reasons for Switching to Diligent Boards

Diligent is easier to use - we were thinking of cost savings measures, but decided to renew Diligent Boards.
Linda
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy tool for Board packages

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

Pros

The organization of the resources on the dashboard, being able to administer user profiles, and the ease of uploading documents for the Board package.

Cons

I don't have anything that I dislike about the platform.

Kristina
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Kristina Osborne review of Diligent Boards

Reviewed on 2025/01/08

As mentioned above, we are very satisfied with Diligent and often recommend to others in the same...

As mentioned above, we are very satisfied with Diligent and often recommend to others in the same industry.

Pros

Very intuitive, easy to use and we receive great technical support from the team

Cons

Would like to have ability to keep notes if document is replaced after feature has been used. Happy to provide more information about this.

Andrea
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Diligent Boards has been a professional life-saver!

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

It has made our D&O Questionnaire process so much simpler and efficient. Truly a life-saver at year...

It has made our D&O Questionnaire process so much simpler and efficient. Truly a life-saver at year end!

Pros

It is incredibly user-friendly and comprehensible, so much so, that I rarely need to reach out for assistance regarding functionality. Further, the customer service is responsive with impressive follow-through.

Cons

Occasionally there will be an unexpected update to the system, but only once did this cause and issue and it was quickly remedied by the team.

Anshul
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  • Industry: Food Production
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Diligent Customer Satisfaction Feedback

Reviewed on 2024/12/19

Good and makes my everyday work effecient and effective. Also I am used to Diligent so much that it...

Good and makes my everyday work effecient and effective. Also I am used to Diligent so much that it is part if daily office work

Pros

User friendly, easy accessibility and prompt customer service

Cons

Sometimes it becomes too slow in performance and there is lag in performance

Thomas
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Diligent Service

Reviewed on 2024/12/21

I am very happy with Diligent -- I have no complaints with it

I am very happy with Diligent -- I have no complaints with it

Pros

Easy sign on, intuitive to navigate and good customer support when needed

Cons

I don't have any issues with Diligent -- nothing problematic comes to mind

John
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  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Diligent Board Portal

Reviewed on 2024/08/26

It has been an incredible experience. The platform itself is second to none and the customer...

It has been an incredible experience. The platform itself is second to none and the customer service support team is incredible.

Pros

How intuitive it is to use for new users.

Cons

The shift away from an always answered 24/7 customer service centre.

Alternatives Considered

Nasdaq Boardvantage

Reasons for Switching to Diligent Boards

Overall functionality and superior customer service.
Margarita
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great product and service

Reviewed on 2024/08/28

Great customer service and product, Board is happy with the easy of navigation

Great customer service and product, Board is happy with the easy of navigation

Pros

Easy to browse for board members, easy administration

Cons

View of committees, sometimes there is too much to view

Yazmin
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  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Diligent Boards just want you need

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Overall my experience with Diligent has been great

Overall my experience with Diligent has been great

Pros

Diligent is easy to navigate and it has all the functionality we need, no more no less

Cons

There is nothing I dislike, pobably the only think that can be improve is the calendar. I would prefer to set up a meeting and on that window having the options to select a specific committee instead of jumping from one committee to the other when setting up meetings.

John
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Diligent makes Board Books easy

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Diligent has been an invaluable tool for our company and for our team. It makes it possible for us...

Diligent has been an invaluable tool for our company and for our team. It makes it possible for us to construct and distribute documents for our Board in a quick and efficient manner, from wherever we may be working.

Pros

The ease of use from any location. The straightforward manner of loading documents. The outstanding technical support.

Cons

Adding QuickLinks - it's involves opening a folder, then another folder, then another, and finally finding the doc you'd like to link to. It becomes tedious.

Karen
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Easy, Intuitive, Solid Aesthetic

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Easy, Intuitive, solid aesthetic; I'm happy with the product and call myself a fan.

Easy, Intuitive, solid aesthetic; I'm happy with the product and call myself a fan.

Pros

What I like the absolute most about Diligent is how much my Board likes it. They are all on multiple Boards and portals, and every one of them says how easy and intuitive Diligent is. Personally, I find it so easy to use; to create my books, make changes, etc.

Cons

There's been a shift in their support approach that I find frustrating, but if I persist - and I am persistent - I get the end result I need. I'm just not always up to what it takes to get there.

Alternatives Considered

Nasdaq Boardvantage

Reasons for Switching to Diligent Boards

Ease of use, aesthetic, and it's intuitive
Tracey
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  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Highly recommend

Reviewed on 2024/08/26

Fantastic! I highly recommend the product.

Fantastic! I highly recommend the product.

Pros

The ease of use for directors and administrators. Plus it is so widely used that most directors are familiar with it.

Cons

The web app needs the ability to lock material down by full tab.

Brian
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Helped organize information to our Board

Reviewed on 2024/10/20

Our Board has been utilizing Diligent for twelve years. It was a easy learning curve for our Board...

Our Board has been utilizing Diligent for twelve years. It was a easy learning curve for our Board and an effective method of secure communication. Was a wise governance decision.

Pros

Allows our Board to vote and sign documents outside of an in-person meeting.
Utilize the reference center to keep key reference material available to our Board members. Utilize Questionnaires section for various Board reporting items such a expense reports and Conflict of Interest Disclosures.

Cons

When using Questionnaires for Disclosures the printouts are difficult to read (can have page breaks through responses, etc.)

Jason
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Board Books

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

Overall good. Be sure to download material when you have WiFi

Overall good. Be sure to download material when you have WiFi

Pros

Nice having all meeting materials in one place to access

Cons

Getting locked out and difficulty getting back in

Toby
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great platform for Governance professionals

Reviewed on 2024/08/25

Pros

Easy to use, features to assist with good governance practices, always trying to innovate, great customer service support

Cons

Waiting for AI features to assist with both admins and users!

Linda
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very happy with Diligent

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

I am very happy with the change to Diligent. It has made meeting prep portable and more easily...

I am very happy with the change to Diligent. It has made meeting prep portable and more easily accessible.

Pros

I honestly like not having to lug materials to meetings. It is also a game changer for the executive assistants' board meeting preparations. And it is great for the environment.

Cons

Password - I wish I didn't have to change it as often

Rita
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Sr. Corporate Paralegal

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

Purchased Diligent several years ago when a platform was needed for our Board. We upload very...

Purchased Diligent several years ago when a platform was needed for our Board. We upload very sensitive documents to the platform with comfort.

Pros

I can be confident about the security that Diligent offers.

Cons

Downloading documents for our official company records.

Jennie
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Nice portal

Reviewed on 2024/08/26

Great demo, staff acknowledged the complexity of our environment.

Great demo, staff acknowledged the complexity of our environment.

Pros

Lots of great tools, love the AI exec summary.

Cons

A little bit Overwhelming but worth it. Just need to take it as a journey to a new board portal.

Michael
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  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Michael Bruckner AVITA Review

Reviewed on 2024/12/18

My experience with Diligent Board has been extremely positive. We our very happy with the software...

My experience with Diligent Board has been extremely positive. We our very happy with the software and it is a massive upgrade from what we were previously using.

Pros

I love the simplicity and how user-friendly the software is

Cons

I wish that we had the ability to edit documents within diligent once they've been uploaded

ron
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Love Dilligent Boards

Reviewed on 2024/10/18

I have used DB on four different boards it is by far the best application on the market

I have used DB on four different boards it is by far the best application on the market

Pros

Ease of use, the application is simple to navigate…and the security of information

Cons

No recommendations for improvement this is just a terrific application

Robert
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  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great product

Reviewed on 2024/08/26

It has been great for our boards. We have found that both members and staff appreciate the product.

It has been great for our boards. We have found that both members and staff appreciate the product.

Pros

Security and ease of use. Staff and new members onboard quickly

Cons

Not applicable. We don’t have any major concerns about the product.