Are you trying to decide between Aprio and OnBoard for managing your board’s communication? Here are some key differences to consider when comparing these two board portals.
At their core Aprio and OnBoard board portals do similar things – helping boards with organizing meetings, securely distributing board packages, and engaging and keeping directors up to date. But there are some standout differences to consider as you decide which to buy.
Benefits |
Aprio | OnBoard |
Easy-to-use interface
Customer reviews of Aprio’s board portal indicate how easy it is for board members to log in and get started from day one. With Aprio’s intuitive navigation, board members can easily find files, links, and everything else they need. Some reviews of OnBoard indicate that the learning curve for new users can be steep and difficult to find what you’re searching for. |
Yes | No |
Virtual meeting readiness
While both Aprio and OnBoard integrate with Zoom, Aprio integrates with all major video conferencing tools including Webex, GoToMeeting and Microsoft Teams. Board members can join in just one click. |
Yes | Yes |
Full-service onboarding for all
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. OnBoard includes onboarding guidance for premium or ultimate customers only. |
Yes | No |
Unlimited training and support included
With Aprio, 24/7 training and support are included for every customer. We patiently help board directors one-on-one to use the platform, even those who are tech-averse. And we expertly guide board admins. This level of support is only available through OnBoard’s ultimate package. |
Yes | No |
Complete reporting
Aprio provides nine standard reports to track board activity, attendance, login behaviour, groups, and audit reporting. OnBoard tracks meeting and engagement analytics such as total meeting views, board book views and what’s being read. |
Yes | No |
Aprio and OnBoard offer similar board management features like:
However, be wary that many of the above features are not included in OnBoard’s basic package, so you’ll need to upgrade your package in order to gain access. For example, task management tools, voting & approvals and e-signatures are not included in the base package.
Like with OnBoard, you can get started simply with Aprio but you get more out of the gate. We offer all the standard tools and features 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 as part of our base subscription.
When comparing the cost of board portal software, it’s important to get customized quotes to truly compare. 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 best deal.
OnBoard offers three-tier packages that offer different advanced features and varying levels of onboarding, training and support. For example, guided onboarding and private training sessions are only available in the premium and higher packages.
We offer a premium product in a “you get what you pay for” market, 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.
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.
OnBoard offers 24/7 technical support available via phone or email along with an online knowledge center.
Aprio’s customer support goes above and beyond OnBoard, but don’t take our word for it. Try to call each support line to see which you’d rather have. Do you get a call center? Wait on hold?
Unlike other board portals such as OnBoard, with Aprio you won’t get directed to an online knowledge center, deal with hard-to-reach call centers or find automated-chat answers. 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.
We’re proud to offer unmatched expert service and continue our track record of excellence in customer support and training, achieving a 95% customer loyalty rate.
Aprio stands out in the industry for providing red carpet service and the most full-featured, easiest-to-use board portal available. With Aprio, every customer gets unlimited training and support and expert onboarding help, even if you’re starting simply with our platform.
We lead the industry in customer loyalty and service satisfaction and have you fully protected with top-level industry-standard security. We’ll work hard to win your trust and keep it.
Evaluating board management software and making the switch in a few weeks is possible! We help many customers like you daily to lighten the work of getting ready for meetings by providing expert support and technology to directors.
We’re happy to help assess your needs and the fit with Aprio. Take the first step – request a demo.
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