Head-to-head · Business Filing and Compliance Management
EnGlobe vs Inform Direct
EnGlobe leads on 0 checks, Inform Direct on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEnGlobe · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Inform Direct
EnGlobe scores higher on our rubric for business filing and compliance management: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
EnGlobe is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise governance teams. Inform Direct is the better fit for UK companies and advisers managing statutory records.
- EnGlobe fits best
Mid-market and enterprise governance teams
- Inform Direct fits best
UK companies and advisers managing statutory records
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Side by side
| Feature | EnGlobe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Inform Direct 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Business Filing and Compliance Management | #8 in Business Filing and Compliance Management |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise governance teams | UK companies and advisers managing statutory records |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | £0.08/unit/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat | |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features EnGlobe 0/3 · Inform Direct 0/3 | ||
| Annual report filing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| License and permit tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Entity limit | Not checked yet | 10 entities |
| Jurisdictions supported | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | For corporate secretarial, legal, compliance and finance teams managing complex corporate groups, EnGlobe brings entity records and governance work into one platform. It tracks legal entities through their lifecycle, ownership structures,… Read the review → |
Inform Direct is a browser-based company secretarial platform for UK businesses, accountants and professional advisers. It brings statutory registers, shareholder and officer records, PSC information, filing deadlines and company paperwork… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EnGlobe — where it wins
- Tracks entities, ownership, directors and officers across jurisdictions
- Combines minute books, filings, board work and recurring compliance tasks
- Offers cloud, self-hosted and mobile deployment with configurable workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is contact-sales, with no public plan tiers
- Support is limited to email
- Its broad governance scope may exceed simpler filing needs
Inform Direct — where it wins
- Free standard features cover up to 10 companies and online registers
- Submit supported filings electronically to Companies House
- Portfolio subscriptions add unlimited users at lower per-company rates
Where it doesn't
- Filing support is focused on Companies House and one jurisdiction
- The first-company subscription costs £10 per month
- Pay as You Go charges apply to chargeable transactions
- EnGlobe8.5/10 · Pricing on request
Entity records, filings and governance workflows for complex corporate groups.
Visit EnGlobeFull verdict → - Inform Direct8.1/10 · Free plan
A browser-based company secretarial service with free registers and tiered portfolio pricing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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