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Head-to-head · Agenda Tools

OnBoard vs Diligent Boards

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score OnBoard #3 in Agenda Tools 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit OnBoard
Diligent Boards #6 in Agenda Tools 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Diligent

OnBoard leads on 0 checks, Diligent Boards 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 scoreOnBoard · 8.8/10

OnBoard scores higher on our rubric for agenda tools: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

OnBoard is the better fit for boards needing secure mobile access and AI assistance. Diligent Boards is the better fit for large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows.

  • OnBoard fits best

    Boards needing secure mobile access and AI assistance

  • Diligent Boards fits best

    Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows

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Side by side

Feature OnBoard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Diligent Boards 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #3 in Agenda Tools #6 in Agenda Tools
Best for Boards needing secure mobile access and AI assistance Large boards using Microsoft and governance workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows
Support Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 90+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OnBoard 2/4 · Diligent Boards 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
  • Build agendas and board books with reusable templates and meeting cloning.
  • Track votes, approvals, decisions, and assigned follow-up actions.
  • Use offline mobile reading, annotations, biometric authentication, and remote wipe.
  • 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
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
  • Minutes Builder and Microsoft 365 integration start at Premium.
  • Single sign-on integration and board assessments require Ultimate.
  • 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

OnBoard brings board, committee, and leadership meeting work into a governance workspace for organizations that need structured preparation and follow-through. It combines reusable agenda and board-book templates with meeting cloning,…

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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. OnBoardAgenda Tools 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Diligent BoardsAgenda Tools 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OnBoard — where it wins

    • Build agendas and board books with reusable templates and meeting cloning.
    • Track votes, approvals, decisions, and assigned follow-up actions.
    • Use offline mobile reading, annotations, biometric authentication, and remote wipe.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
    • Minutes Builder and Microsoft 365 integration start at Premium.
    • Single sign-on integration and board assessments require Ultimate.

  • 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
  • OnBoard8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A board-meeting workspace with AI drafting, decision tracking, and secure mobile access.

    Visit OnBoardFull 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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