Not sure if Aprio or BoardEffect is the better choice for managing your board? The right board portal can transform the way your board operates, facilitate more informed decision-making and streamline board communication.
If you’re evaluating Aprio and BoardEffect – how do these two leading solutions stand up against each other in meeting these needs? Here are some key differences to consider when evaluating these two board portals.
How does Aprio compare to BoardEffect?
BoardEffect, a Diligent brand, offers board portal software for mission-driven companies including nonprofits, community healthcare organizations and community banks. Aprio is the #1 choice of credit unions and banks, education and health organizations.
Both Aprio and BoardEffect deliver board portals that enable boards to organize meetings, secure board packet distribution efficiently, engage directors and keep them up to date. However, there are some standout differences to consider.
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Benefits |
Aprio | BoardEffect |
| Easy-to-use interface and navigation
Aprio’s user-friendly and straightforward navigation system reduces board member confusion and annoyance. Customer reviews of Aprio’s board portal indicate how easy it is for board members to log in and get started. Customer reviews of BoardEffect indicate some board members can find it difficult to navigate and use certain features. |
Yes | Maybe |
| Seamless onboarding
From day one, Aprio helps every customer set up their board meeting software. You’ll work directly with experienced board portal administrators to help make setup a breeze. Some customer reviews note that BoardEffect’s implementation process could be improved as it is more self-directed. |
Yes | No |
| Industry-leading security
Aprio offers the most robust encryption for complete security to keep board and company information secure, with certifications from independent, third-party security auditors – and includes multi-factor authentication, single sign on and remote wiping. BoardEffect also offers excellent security for its users. |
Yes | Yes |
| Agenda management
While both BoardEffect and Aprio offer agenda management tools to speed up board package creation, customer reviews indicate BoardEffect agendas can be difficult to use, edit and customize. |
Yes | Yes |
| Minute builder
Aprio helps you record and distribute meeting minutes faster with our Minute builder tool. Start with your agenda and add new sections as needed. Track motions and action items and assign a co-author. Export your minutes as a PDF and add them as a quick link to the next meeting agenda. BoardEffect has handy tools but not a minutes builder. |
Yes | No |
| Granular user management & permission levels
While BoardEffect allows you to create and disassemble ad hoc groups whenever you need them, Aprio offers advanced user permission with customized access to board portal features to provide layers of advanced security. For example, administrators can grant auditors and legal counsel temporary access. |
Yes | No |
| 24/7 expert support
While both BoardEffect and Aprio offer 24/7 technical support, Aprio offers responsive expert service from experienced board administrators who deeply understand the needs of boards. Customer reviews of Aprio indicate our customer service team is responsive, helpful and patient, and go the extra mile to assist and resolve any questions. |
Yes | No |
Aprio vs. BoardEffect Features
Aprio and BoardEffect offer similar board meeting features like:
- One central library to store board materials and documents
- Easy file sharing features
- Digital board meeting package creation and distribution
- Surveys and polls to improve board engagement and decision making
- Directory of board members and committees or other sub-groups
- Task management tools to help board members stay on top of action items
However, Aprio offers more comprehensive board meeting features and board management tools than BoardEffect. For example, Aprio offers meeting minute builder, expense reporting, attendance tracking, remote meeting integrations and much more.
Aprio vs. BoardEffect Pricing
When comparing the cost of board portal software, it’s important to get customized quotes to truly compare. Ask about all the possible add-on fees, including for additional administrators, committees, reports, training, and for data storage. Better technology and service can come at a bit higher price, so be sure to consider your goals and all the features you need, not just grab the cheapest deal.
BoardEffect pricing
BoardEffect is licensed as an annual subscription where fees are based on tiers of users, not individuals.
Aprio pricing
In a “you get what you pay for” market, we offer a premium product that is as intuitive as it is robust. We offer the ability to hide features and scale your software at a pace that works for your board.
Aprio’s subscription includes 12 user licenses – any number of which can be administrators — and unlimited committees at no extra cost. And every Aprio customer gets unlimited training and support and red-carpet onboarding.
Our pricing model ensures you won’t pay for more users than you need. And you’ll get all of the premium tools and features you need to better manage your board: a library of current and past board materials, minutes builder, agenda builder, calendars, annotations, audit reports, decision tracking, desktop and remote access, attendance reports, and much more – with access to both desktop and mobile applications. If you wish to simplify your portal, you can hide the extra features you won’t use right now. Unhide them and set up training so that you can scale at no extra cost when it works for you.
Aprio vs. BoardEffect Service
Not all board portals offer the same caliber of responsive service. Because a board portal is used by some of the most influential and time-starved people in your organization, it is paramount that product support is highly professional and useful.
BoardEffect offers 24/7 technical support, a self-serve online knowledge base and webinars to keep users up to date on the platform.
What’s different about Aprio’s service? We offer expert service unmatched in our industry. When you call us, you’ll talk with a former board administrator who knows firsthand the stresses and urgencies of boards—24/7, 365 days a year.
Unlike other board portals such as BoardEffect, with Aprio you won’t deal with hard-to-reach call centers or have to search for your answer in an online knowledge base. We’re committed to being first in service with our customers and continuing our track record of excellence in customer support and training, achieving a 95% customer loyalty rate.
Aprio vs. Board Effect: Worth the switch?
Aprio stands out in the industry for providing unmatched expert service and an easy-to-use, secure board portal that works the way a board works. In addition to a seamless onboarding experience, the Aprio board management system provides unlimited on-demand training.
We have you covered no matter what. We offer the best customer loyalty and service satisfaction in the industry and top-level industry-standard security. We work hard to win your trust and keep it.
Curious about switching board portal providers? Here’s what you can expect with Aprio.
Aprio vs. Board Effect: See the difference
For boards seeking an intuitive and secure board portal with comprehensive board management tools (including a meeting minute builder and expense reporting), along with responsive expert customer support and highly-supported onboarding – consider Aprio.
We help many customers like you daily to lighten the work of getting ready for meetings by providing expert support and technology to directors. See firsthand why thousands of board members love Aprio’s board of directors software.
Evaluating board management software and making the switch in a few weeks is possible! We’re happy to help assess your needs and the fit with Aprio. Take the first step – talk to our sales team about your needs.
See how Aprio compares to other board portals:
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this blog is current as of January 24, 2024, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Our insights are derived from publicly available sources, such as product review websites, as well as direct conversations with customers. This information is intended to provide a general comparison and may not reflect the most recent updates or changes in the products mentioned.
