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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per User/Month or Annual
AuditBoard
Star Rating
(1,569)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AuditBoardEssential ERM
Star Rating
(39)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per User/Month or Annual
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AuditBoard excels in its "Audit Trail" feature, with a score of 9.1, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive tracking of changes and actions taken during audits, enhancing accountability.
- Reviewers mention that Essential ERM shines in "Customer Support," scoring an impressive 9.9, with users on G2 highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team as a key advantage.
- G2 users indicate that Essential ERM's "Business Continuity Management" features, particularly "Recovery Plans" and "Crisis Management," are standout elements, scoring 9.5 and 9.4 respectively, which users say are crucial for effective risk management.
- Users say that AuditBoard's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.2, which some reviewers find less favorable compared to Essential ERM's score of 9.3, indicating that users may face challenges during initial implementation.
- Reviewers mention that Essential ERM's "Flexibility" and "Mobile Access" features, both scoring 9.4, are highly praised, with users on G2 appreciating the ability to access the platform on-the-go and customize workflows to fit their needs.
- Users report that while AuditBoard has a solid "Quality of Support" score of 8.8, Essential ERM's 9.8 rating in this area suggests a more robust support system, with reviewers noting quicker resolution times and more thorough assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AuditBoard
No pricing availableEssential ERM
Professional Edition
Contact Us
Per User/Month or Annual
Suitable for multi user team accounts
- All Essentials features, plus:
- Action Plan workflow module
- Voting & data collection
Free Trial
AuditBoard
No trial information availableEssential ERM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,316
9.5
29
Ease of Use
8.8
1,356
9.6
30
Ease of Setup
8.1
970
9.4
25
Ease of Admin
8.4
745
9.6
22
Quality of Support
8.6
1,281
9.8
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
753
9.9
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
1,321
10.0
28
Features by Category
Case Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Investigation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audit Management
8.3
352
Feature Not Available
7.9
338
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
355
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
336
Feature Not Available
8.8
344
|
Verified
9.6
14
Regulatory Change Management
7.9
319
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
323
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
323
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
320
|
Verified
9.3
19
8.3
322
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
302
|
Verified
9.2
17
Risk Management
8.1
325
|
Verified
9.6
25
8.2
324
|
Verified
9.5
25
8.1
323
|
Verified
9.6
25
7.8
300
|
Verified
9.2
22
Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
7.4
249
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.3
247
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
240
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.2
230
|
Verified
8.9
14
Business Continuity Management
7.4
227
|
Verified
8.5
9
7.7
246
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.2
219
|
Verified
8.3
8
Ethics and Compliance Learning
7.6
251
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
251
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.2
227
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
240
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.0
156
Not enough data
7.0
156
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
271
|
Verified
8.2
11
8.3
286
|
Verified
9.4
21
6.9
258
|
Verified
9.2
15
8.2
291
|
Verified
9.3
23
Services
7.9
302
|
Verified
9.9
23
8.3
306
|
Verified
9.4
24
8.4
305
|
Verified
9.9
24
8.1
285
|
Verified
9.6
17
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
7.6
29
Not enough data
Data Collection
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.0
28
Not enough data
Reporting
7.9
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
28
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Assessment
8.3
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Risk Control
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
5.9
9
Not enough data
5.4
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
81
Not enough data
Monitoring - IT Risk Management
6.9
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Risk Management
6.7
26
Not enough data
7.3
26
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
449
Not enough data
7.5
450
Not enough data
Workflows - Audit Management
8.5
420
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
8.2
407
Not enough data
7.4
397
Not enough data
7.6
399
Not enough data
Documentation - Audit Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
407
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management
7.9
409
Not enough data
8.3
404
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Regulatory Change Management
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AuditBoard and Essential ERM are categorized as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Regulatory Change Management, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Unique Categories
AuditBoard is categorized as Security Compliance, Third Party & Supplier Risk Management, Audit Management, and IT Risk Management
Essential ERM is categorized as Investigation Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AuditBoard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Essential ERM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
11.2%
Accounting
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Insurance
6.0%
Banking
5.4%
Other
64.6%
Management Consulting
13.2%
Financial Services
10.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.9%
Medical Devices
7.9%
Oil & Energy
5.3%
Other
55.3%
Discussions
Is there any possibility of reviewing the work papers within tool rather than downloading them.
2 Comments
KK
You need install the SyncApp - once you do that, you can open the document in the Excel, Word, Adobe, etc.Read more
What is Soxhub?
1 Comment
KF
Tool for internal controls documentation and Sarbanes Oxley required testing of controlsRead more
What is audit management software?
1 Comment
RM
Software to help organize your workpapers for audits and projects along with surveying and follow-up tools with your clients. It also can help you with your...Read more
Essential ERM has no more discussions with answers
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