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Head-to-head · Agenda Tools

Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) vs Diligent Boards

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) #2 in Agenda Tools 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Granicus
Diligent Boards #6 in Agenda Tools 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Diligent

Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) leads on 0 checks, Diligent Boards on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGranicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresDiligent Boards · 2 of 4

Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) scores higher on our rubric for agenda tools: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) is the better fit for government teams managing public agendas and minutes. Diligent Boards is the better fit for large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows.

  • Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) fits best

    Government teams managing public agendas and minutes

  • Diligent Boards fits best

    Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows

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Side by side

Feature Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Diligent Boards 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #2 in Agenda Tools #6 in Agenda Tools
Best for Government teams managing public agendas and minutes Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Email Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Tickets · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) 1/4 · Diligent Boards 2/4
Agenda templates ✓ ✓
Recurring agendas Not checked yet Not checked yet
Action-item tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform support Web_only Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Templates and custom item forms support different meeting documents.
  • Sequential or parallel approvals route agenda items with notifications.
  • Digital packets and a searchable portal support public access.
  • 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
Cons
  • Web-only access limits teams that need a desktop application.
  • Pricing requires contacting Granicus rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Email is the listed support channel.
  • 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
Our verdict

Granicus Agenda Management, also called Agenda PE, helps government clerks and staff prepare and publish meeting agendas and minutes. Granicus positions it for small to medium-sized government organizations. Its scope centers on the…

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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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  1. Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE)Agenda Tools 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Diligent BoardsAgenda Tools 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE) — where it wins

    • Templates and custom item forms support different meeting documents.
    • Sequential or parallel approvals route agenda items with notifications.
    • Digital packets and a searchable portal support public access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits teams that need a desktop application.
    • Pricing requires contacting Granicus rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Email is the listed support channel.

  • 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
  • Granicus Agenda Management (Agenda PE)9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused workflow for preparing, approving, and publishing public meeting materials.

    Visit GranicusFull verdict →
  • Diligent Boards8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit DiligentFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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