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Head-to-head · Agenda Tools

Diligent Boards vs Convene

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Diligent Boards #6 in Agenda Tools 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Diligent
Convene #8 in Agenda Tools 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Convene

Diligent Boards leads on 0 checks, Convene on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDiligent Boards · 8.5/10

Diligent Boards scores higher on our rubric for agenda tools: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Diligent Boards is the better fit for large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows. Convene is the better fit for boards needing self-hosting and broad meeting integrations.

  • Diligent Boards fits best

    Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows

  • Convene fits best

    Boards needing self-hosting and broad meeting integrations

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Side by side

Feature Diligent Boards 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Convene 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Agenda Tools #8 in Agenda Tools
Best for Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows Boards needing self-hosting and broad meeting integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 90+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Diligent Boards 2/4 · Convene 2/4
Agenda templates ✓ ✓
Recurring agendas Not checked yet Not checked yet
Action-item tracking ✓ ✓
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines board books, reusable agendas, minutes and follow-up actions
  • AI assists with drafts, summaries, preparation insights and minutes
  • Lists 90 integrations and support through email, phone, chat and tickets
  • Tracks recurring meetings, decisions, approvals, and assigned actions.
  • Connects with SharePoint, Dropbox, Zoom, Teams, and calendar services.
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment across desktop and mobile.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a tailored quote rather than a public plan comparison
  • Governance breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple agenda software
  • 24-hour support is described at the company level, not specifically for Boards
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Lite is limited to meetings, secure cloud hosting, and permission-based access.
  • Enterprise features such as Workspaces and Enterprise Search require the top tier.
Our verdict

Diligent Boards brings board books, agendas, documents, minutes, approvals, voting, messaging and follow-up actions into one governance workspace. It is aimed at directors, executives, corporate secretaries and governance teams,…

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Convene brings board meeting preparation and governance workflows into one system for directors, company secretaries, committees, and governance teams. It covers agenda creation with document attachments, invitations and reminders, remote…

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  1. Diligent BoardsAgenda Tools 8.5Pricing on request
  2. ConveneAgenda Tools 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Diligent Boards — where it wins

    • Combines board books, reusable agendas, minutes and follow-up actions
    • AI assists with drafts, summaries, preparation insights and minutes
    • Lists 90 integrations and support through email, phone, chat and tickets

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a tailored quote rather than a public plan comparison
    • Governance breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple agenda software
    • 24-hour support is described at the company level, not specifically for Boards

  • Convene — where it wins

    • Tracks recurring meetings, decisions, approvals, and assigned actions.
    • Connects with SharePoint, Dropbox, Zoom, Teams, and calendar services.
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment across desktop and mobile.

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Lite is limited to meetings, secure cloud hosting, and permission-based access.
    • Enterprise features such as Workspaces and Enterprise Search require the top tier.
  • Diligent Boards8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A governance-focused board workspace with agenda, minutes, voting and action workflows.

    Visit DiligentFull verdict →
  • Convene8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Convene connects board agendas, documents, decisions, and follow-up across cloud or self-hosted deployments.

    Visit ConveneFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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