BoardEffect grows you into Diligent.
Aprio stays your board portal.

BoardEffect's own pricing and platform pages point toward Diligent One suite. Aprio points to one thing: supporting your board.

24/7human support
20+years serving boards

What is Aprio worth to your board?

Aprio reviews on CapterraAprio on Software AdviceAprio on GetAppAprio named Best Support, Mid-Market on G2

Trusted by 500+ boards

Aprio vs. BoardEffect: the side-by-side comparison

Aprio
BoardEffect
PRICING MODEL
One plan, every featurePer-user licences. No add-on modules.
Two named tiers, Pro and PlusA published feature checklist with no dollar figures, and the meeting-mechanics tools gate to the upper tier.
SUPPORT
24/7, former board adminsThe same team, year after year. Included, never an upgrade.
24/7 support, unspecified staffingPublished as round-the-clock help for training and troubleshooting, with no named team or response-time commitment.
IMPLEMENTATION
1-on-1 guided onboardingWith unlimited group and individual training for both admins and directors.
Not publishedOnboarding is framed as self-directed, with no vendor-run process or fee described.
PRODUCT FOCUS
Purpose-built for boardsIncludes expense reporting, a feature BoardEffect's published feature list does not have.
Upsell into Diligent's GRC suiteBoardEffect markets itself as part of the Diligent One Platform, alongside risk, audit and compliance.
SECURITY
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, AES-256Encryption in transit and at rest, named certifications, remote wipe.
ISO 27001/27017/27018, SOC 1/SOC 2No Type 2 distinction, no encryption standard, and no data-residency claim published.

BoardEffect pricing vs. Aprio: two very different bills

A BoardEffect quote is a doorway

The tierPro or Plus. No dollar figures published
What Plus unlocksMinutes, Messenger, Data Integrations and Market Insights
ImplementationNot published. Onboarding is framed as self-directed
The platformThe Diligent One path: risk, audit and compliance bundled in

Four blocks. One of them is a whole other platform.

An Aprio quote is a line

One plan. Every feature. Per user.Voting, e-signatures, surveys, expense reporting, annotations, offline access, training and 24/7 support, all in.
ImplementationOne clearly quoted line item, one-on-one onboarding

Two numbers. You can check our math on a napkin.

Why boards stay with Aprio: the support

4.9/5
Customer service rating on Capterra

From verified reviews by the people who run board cycles every month.

24/7
Real admins answer, anytime

When you call, you reach a former board administrator.

20+
Years supporting boards

Board portal software since 2003. No pivots, no acquisitions to digest, no product line to be folded into.

Which one is right for your board?

Choose BoardEffect if…

  • You want a path into Diligent's risk, audit and compliance tools

  • You want video conferencing hosted inside the portal itself

  • You want the Plus tier's meeting tools and are comfortable with the higher price

Choose Aprio if…

  • You want 24/7 support from people who have run a board

  • You want every feature included in one price

  • You want 1-on-1 guided onboarding

  • You want unlimited training for both directors and admins

  • You want a vendor that earns your renewal every year, not one that locks it in

See what that costs

What administrators say after switching.

Aprio, they really listen to you!

The best thing about Aprio is their client support. It is hands down the best in the business, and I find it very easy to use, as do my directors.
Pam P.Corporate Secretary, Financial Services

User friendly

As a new user, and new in my role, Aprio has been very easy to use. The team responds quickly and is always ready to help.
Kaya Y.Executive Assistant, Child Day Care Services

Excellent board portal

An outstanding board portal, secure, intuitive, and exceptionally well designed. Aprio's support team is one of the most responsive in the industry.
Patricia K.Consultant, Financial Services
Capterra4.7
20+Years serving boards
500+Boards & committees served
24/7Human support

Get Aprio’s pricing for your board

  • Human support, period.

    The same team from onboarding to renewal, not a call center.

  • One price, every feature.

    An annual price you can predict and budget for.

  • Secure by certification.

    SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and your choice of data residency: Canada or the US.

Aprio reviews on CapterraAprio on Software AdviceAprio on GetAppAprio named Best Support, Mid-Market on G2

What buyers ask us

Is BoardEffect part of Diligent?
Yes. BoardEffect markets itself as part of the Diligent One Platform, and every page on its site carries a Diligent Corporation copyright line. Its own platform page frames BoardEffect as a way to gain a consolidated view of governance alongside risk, audit and compliance, not as a standalone board portal.
What does BoardEffect's Plus tier add?
BoardEffect publishes two tiers, Pro and Plus, and the meeting tools sit in the upper one: the Minutes module, Messenger, data integrations and market-insight reporting are Plus-only. Aprio has no tiers to compare. Minutes, voting, e-signatures, surveys, annotations and expense reporting are in every licence, so the question of which tier your board needs never comes up.
How does switching from BoardEffect to Aprio work?
Aprio's support team guides your administrator through the transition, helps set up your first board cycle with you, and offers one-on-one training sessions for both administrators and directors.
Where does Aprio host data?
You choose: Canada or the US, whichever fits your board's requirements.
Which is right for a nonprofit board?
Both companies serve nonprofit boards, and there is no universal answer. BoardEffect groups nonprofits, associations and foundations among its named markets and offers a path into Diligent's wider risk, audit and compliance suite if your organization needs one. Aprio is built to do one job, run board meetings well, at one price with no tiers to grow into. If your board only needs a portal, that is worth weighing honestly before you buy more platform than you use.
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