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Head-to-head · Digital Governance Software

MetricStream vs Diligent One

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score MetricStream #3 in Digital Governance Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MetricStream
Diligent One #4 in Digital Governance Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Diligent One

MetricStream leads on 0 checks, Diligent One 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 scoreMetricStream · 8.9/10

MetricStream scores higher on our rubric for digital governance software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

MetricStream is the better fit for enterprises managing regulatory compliance at scale. Diligent One is the better fit for mid-size and large teams with broad GRC needs.

  • MetricStream fits best

    Enterprises managing regulatory compliance at scale

  • Diligent One fits best

    Mid-size and large teams with broad GRC needs

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Side by side

Feature MetricStream 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Diligent One 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #3 in Digital Governance Software #4 in Digital Governance Software
Best for Enterprises managing regulatory compliance at scale Mid-size and large teams with broad GRC needs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs, Community Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001
Integrations 3 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Enterprise, Mid-market Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MetricStream 0/4 · Diligent One 0/4
Policy management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated evidence Not checked yet Not checked yet
Risk register Not checked yet Not checked yet
Approval workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Compliance frameworks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit-log retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Maps regulatory obligations to controls and supports compliance assessments.
  • Automates evidence collection and continuous control monitoring.
  • Connects compliance work with policy, remediation, and vendor-risk workflows.
  • Maps controls across frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2 and SOX
  • Connects evidence, audit requests, findings and remediation workflows
  • Integrates with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce and Microsoft
Cons
  • Pricing inquiries go through a sales needs-assessment process.
  • Framework coverage varies by product and content package.
  • Deployment is cloud-based; no other deployment option is specified.
  • Pricing is quote-based, with no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams with narrow GRC requirements
  • Capabilities and integrations may depend on subscribed applications
Our verdict

MetricStream is a cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance platform for organizations coordinating regulatory compliance, enterprise risk, audits, cybersecurity, third-party risk, and resilience. Its compliance tools cover regulatory…

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Diligent One brings governance, risk and compliance work together in a cloud platform for GRC practitioners, executives, boards and organizations managing complex programs. Its scope includes enterprise risk assessment and mitigation,…

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  1. MetricStreamDigital Governance Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Diligent OneDigital Governance Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MetricStream — where it wins

    • Maps regulatory obligations to controls and supports compliance assessments.
    • Automates evidence collection and continuous control monitoring.
    • Connects compliance work with policy, remediation, and vendor-risk workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing inquiries go through a sales needs-assessment process.
    • Framework coverage varies by product and content package.
    • Deployment is cloud-based; no other deployment option is specified.

  • Diligent One — where it wins

    • Maps controls across frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2 and SOX
    • Connects evidence, audit requests, findings and remediation workflows
    • Integrates with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce and Microsoft

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based, with no free plan
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams with narrow GRC requirements
    • Capabilities and integrations may depend on subscribed applications

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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