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# Archer vs IBM OpenPages Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Archer** [

3.6/5(20)

](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews#reviews)

**IBM OpenPages** [

4.2/5(76)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Archer**
No pricing available

**IBM OpenPages**
 **Contact Us** 0 Pricing is based on the number of instances and Capacity Units (CU) · IBM OpenPages - SaaS

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Archer**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 6 responses

**IBM OpenPages**
8 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Archer**
18 months

Based on 5 responses

**IBM OpenPages**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Archer**
Not enough reviews yet

**IBM OpenPages**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Archer**
Not enough reviews yet

**IBM OpenPages**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Archer**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1733620&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Integrations (1)
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Difficult Customization (1)
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Inadequate Reporting (1)
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**IBM OpenPages**
[
Risk Management (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1973195&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Time-saving (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1299145&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1973248&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1298474&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Archer**
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**IBM OpenPages**
 ![IBM OpenPages screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1436540/OP1.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Archer**

8.7

8.715

**IBM OpenPages**

8.4

8.451

Ease of Use

**Archer**

6.8

6.815

**IBM OpenPages**

8.3

8.352

Ease of Setup

**Archer**

7.0

7.09

**IBM OpenPages**

8.0

8.033

Ease of Admin

**Archer**

7.5

7.56

**IBM OpenPages**

7.3

7.318

Quality of Support

**Archer**

6.6

6.615

**IBM OpenPages**

8.4

8.449

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Archer**

8.8

8.87

**IBM OpenPages**

7.9

7.918

Product Direction (% positive)

**Archer**

7.3

7.313

**IBM OpenPages**

8.2

8.252

Features

Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.7

8

Functionality

Customized Vendor Pages

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Centralized Vendor Catalog

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Questionnaire Templates

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

User Access Control

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

Risk assessment

Risk Scoring

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

4th Party Assessments

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

Monitoring And Alerts

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

AI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment

Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Management[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

12

Planning

Program Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Resource Modelling

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

Recovery Plans

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Templates

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Execution

Action Management

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

Emergency Notifications

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Workflows

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Business Impact Analysis

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Plan Reporting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

Recovery KPIs

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Integration

Integrated Risk Management

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

11

EMNS

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Vendor Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Business Continuity Management

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI- Business Continuity Management

Automated Plan Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Generated Post-Incident Reports and Summaries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

"What If" Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Response Checklists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Plan Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third Party & Supplier Risk Management[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.6

7

Risk Assessment

Scoring

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

7

AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Control

Reviews

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

7

Policies

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Workflows

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Monitoring

Vendor Performance

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Notifications

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

7

Oversight

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Reporting

Templates

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Centralized Data

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

360 View

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

7

Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

14

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflows - Audit Management

Audit Trail

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

14

Recommendations

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

14

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

14

Integrations

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

Audit Planning

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

13

Documentation - Audit Management

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Checklists

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

14

Audit Performance

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Industry Compliance

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

14

ISO Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

FDA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

OSHA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

19

Risk Management

Risk Identification

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

18

Risk Classification

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

16

Risk Methodology

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

15

KRI (Key Risk Indicator) Monitoring

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

14

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

KRI (Key Risk Indicator) Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Management

Recovery Plans

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

Procedure Templates

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Crisis Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

14

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reputational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exceptions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

15

Security & Privacy

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

15

Mobile Access

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

15

Flexibility

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

16

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Services

Implementation

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

16

Training & Learning

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

16

Customer Support

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

16

Professional Services

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

16

Additional Functionality

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Modeling & Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Risk Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Root Cause Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 9 feature categories with incomplete data

Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evidence Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

FDA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third Party

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Ratings

Not enough data

Not enough data

Investment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Public

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Finance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental, Quality and Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sustainability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Emissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Minerals Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Program Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Framework Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disclosure Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Survey/Poll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Actionable Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Enabled ESG Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Emission Calculations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benchmarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring - IT Risk Management

AI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Risk Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform AI Features - Policy Management

Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Renewal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expiration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attestation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Analysis

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AI Copilot

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Reviewers' Company Size

[![Archer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b09ead1c36668179828abda8c2145ff4/archer-technologies-archer.jpg "Archer")](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews)

Archer

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

5.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

70.6%

[![IBM OpenPages](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-openpages.svg "IBM OpenPages")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews)

IBM OpenPages

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

35.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

32.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

5.9%

31.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

35.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

70.6%

32.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Archer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b09ead1c36668179828abda8c2145ff4/archer-technologies-archer.jpg "Archer")](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews)
Archer

Financial Services

17.6%

Banking

17.6%

Media Production

5.9%

Management Consulting

5.9%

Information Technology and Services

5.9%

Other

47.1%

[![IBM OpenPages](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-openpages.svg "IBM OpenPages")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews)
IBM OpenPages

Banking

17.2%

Information Technology and Services

14.1%

Computer Software

10.9%

Financial Services

10.9%

Insurance

6.3%

Other

40.6%

FAQs

## Archer vs IBM OpenPages FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Archer vs IBM OpenPages?

IBM OpenPages stands out over Archer with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and more reviewer-cited strengths in risk management and automation.

| [Archer](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews) | [IBM OpenPages](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.6/5 (20 reviews) | 4.2/5 (76 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Ease of Use | Risk Management |

### How do the pricing models of Archer and IBM OpenPages compare?

IBM OpenPages is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness.

- **Archer:** In recent reviews, Archer is described as requiring significant investment for customization and ongoing support, with some reviewers noting the need for dedicated resources.
- **IBM OpenPages:** Reviewers highlight IBM OpenPages as cost-effective and pocket-friendly, with positive sentiment around its value for the features provided.

### What are the best alternatives to Archer and IBM OpenPages?

The top three alternatives to Archer and IBM OpenPages are ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Optro, and LogicGate.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Archer](https://www.g2.com/products/archer-technologies-archer/reviews) | 3.6/5 (20 reviews) | Enterprise | Requires significant investment for customization | Ease of Use |
| [IBM OpenPages](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-openpages/reviews) | 4.2/5 (76 reviews) | Enterprise | Cost-effective and pocket-friendly | Risk Management |
| [ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc/reviews) | 4.2/5 (113 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Optro](https://www.g2.com/products/optro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1623 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [LogicGate](https://www.g2.com/products/logicgate/reviews) | 4.6/5 (191 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) features should I prioritize when comparing Archer and IBM OpenPages?

Buyers comparing Archer and IBM OpenPages should prioritize risk management, automation, reporting, customization, and ease of use.

- **Risk Management:** IBM OpenPages is cited for risk management in 12 all-time reviews; Archer is cited for operational risk management in recent reviews.
- **Automation:** IBM OpenPages is mentioned for automation in 7 all-time reviews; Archer is not cited for automation.
- **Reporting:** Archer is cited for limited or poor reporting in 7 all-time reviews; IBM OpenPages is mentioned for reporting and dashboard usability in 4 all-time reviews.
- **Customization:** Archer is cited for difficult or limited customization in 2 all-time reviews; IBM OpenPages is cited for customizability in 5 all-time reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** IBM OpenPages is cited for ease of use in 7 all-time reviews; Archer is cited for ease of use in 1 all-time review.

### What are the pros and cons of Archer vs IBM OpenPages?

IBM OpenPages' headline strength is risk management and automation, while Archer's is ease of use.

- **Archer strengths:** Ease of use (1 all-time mention), easy integrations (1 all-time mention).
- **Archer trade-offs:** Difficult customization (1 all-time mention), inadequate or limited reporting (7 all-time mentions), limitations (1 all-time mention).
- **IBM OpenPages strengths:** Risk management (12 all-time mentions), time-saving (9), automation (7), ease of use (7), security (7), audit management (6), compliance management (6), efficiency (6), customer support (5), customizability (5), features (5), reliability (5), user interface (5), dashboard usability (4), implementation ease (4), intuitive (4), management ease (4), security management (4).
- **IBM OpenPages trade-offs:** Reviewers note a learning curve and complexity for new users, and some mention the user interface could be improved.

### Is Archer or IBM OpenPages better for small businesses?

IBM OpenPages is a better fit for small businesses, with reviewers describing it as cost-effective and user-friendly.

- **Archer:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note the need for dedicated resources and significant investment, which may not suit small businesses.
- **IBM OpenPages:** Largest segment is Enterprise; recent reviews highlight its cost-effectiveness and user-friendly interface, with positive sentiment from small-business reviewers.

### Which Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platform has better integrations?

Reviewers cite parity between Archer and IBM OpenPages for integrations, with both products mentioned for integration capabilities in recent reviews.

- **Archer:** Integrations are mentioned in recent reviews, with ease of integration cited as a strength.
- **IBM OpenPages:** Integration with other software is mentioned in recent reviews, but no specific third-party tools are named.

### How do Archer and IBM OpenPages compare on customer support?

IBM OpenPages scores materially higher than Archer on Quality of Support, with a 1.8-point advantage (8.4 vs 6.6).

- **Archer:** Reviewer sentiment on support is mixed, with some citing helpful support personnel and others noting the need for ongoing support resources.
- **IBM OpenPages:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, with 5 all-time mentions and multiple recent reviews highlighting responsive and helpful support experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, Archer or IBM OpenPages?

IBM OpenPages is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.0-point advantage (8.0 vs 7.0), and reviewers describe smoother implementation experiences.

- **Archer:** Reviewers note a learning curve and the need for dedicated resources during setup, with some describing the process as requiring significant investment.
- **IBM OpenPages:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and highlight the platform's user-friendly interface, with several citing ease of implementation and onboarding.

Alternatives

**Archer Alternatives**

 ![ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5da2564b9f2d3f982d8ee50298bc2b58/servicenow-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc.svg "ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)")

[
ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
](/products/servicenow-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc/reviews)

 ![LogicGate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33cc27d36ee3cc5b0fb173768621ff90/logicgate.png "LogicGate")

[
LogicGate
](/products/logicgate/reviews)

 ![Optro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8097120d5d97da2284759bf528fe5a60/optro.svg "Optro")

[
Optro
](/products/optro/reviews)

 ![TeamMate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/74213e9d3c43a55af352cbe5fd9bab26/teammate.svg "TeamMate")

[
TeamMate
](/products/teammate/reviews)

**IBM OpenPages Alternatives**

 ![ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5da2564b9f2d3f982d8ee50298bc2b58/servicenow-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc.svg "ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)")

[
ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
](/products/servicenow-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc/reviews)

 ![Optro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8097120d5d97da2284759bf528fe5a60/optro.svg "Optro")

[
Optro
](/products/optro/reviews)

 ![Diligent One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/93a163798200a858ff2197033325750f/diligent-one-platform.svg "Diligent One Platform")

[
Diligent One Platform
](/products/diligent-one-platform/reviews)

 ![LogicGate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33cc27d36ee3cc5b0fb173768621ff90/logicgate.png "LogicGate")

[
LogicGate
](/products/logicgate/reviews)

## Archer vs IBM OpenPages

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM OpenPages easier to use and set up. However, Archer is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Archer overall.

- Reviewers felt that Archer meets the needs of their business better than IBM OpenPages.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that IBM OpenPages is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IBM OpenPages over Archer.