BoardEffect
BoardEffect: A web-based board portal combining AI summaries, governance workflows and reporting. Ranked #31 of 32 in Board Portal Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for boards prioritizing AI and governance reporting.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forBoards prioritizing AI and governance reporting
- Free planNo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- AI board book summaries and AI-assisted minutes
- Secure workrooms with permissions, voting and certified signatures
- Integrations with Zoom, Microsoft 365, Salesforce and custom APIs
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires contact with sales
- The Pro plan supports 1 board
- Available on the web platform only
Our verdict on BoardEffect
BoardEffect is board management software from Diligent Corporation for nonprofits, educational institutions and other mission-driven organizations. It brings meeting preparation, collaboration and governance administration into one web-based environment. Boards can build, approve and distribute agendas; create digital board books; schedule meetings; send notifications; assign action items; manage workrooms and permissions; vote; approve documents; and run virtual or hybrid meetings. Director dashboards, assessments and reports extend the platform beyond meeting administration.
Pricing is quote-based, with Pro and Plus plans published. Pro includes 1 board, AI Board Book Summarization, an audit log, Microsoft Integration, survey templates and SSO/MFA. Plus adds unlimited boards, minutes, Messenger, data integrations, Market Insights and unlimited certifications. The plan structure makes the distinction between a focused board setup and a broader governance environment clear, while AI capabilities are included in Pro rather than reserved only for the higher tier. Buyers comparing plans should assess whether they need multiple boards, expanded integrations, minutes, messaging or certifications.
BoardEffect’s standout area is the connection between board books, AI-assisted summaries and minutes, action tracking, reporting and governance workflows. Its ecosystem includes Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, custom APIs and SSO, supporting organizations that need meeting tools and business systems to connect with board operations. The strongest fit is for mission-driven boards prioritizing AI and governance reporting in a structured portal. Organizations that need more than a web-based board-management environment should compare alternatives with different platform requirements.
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BoardEffect pricing
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BoardEffect fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Board book builder | Not verified |
| Meeting agendas | Not verified |
| Minutes management | Not verified |
| Voting and approvals | Not verified |
| Secure messaging | Not verified |
| Director capacity | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Custom APIs … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | boardeffect.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
BoardEffect integrations
BoardEffect lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Zoom
- GoToMeeting
- Google Drive
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Custom APIs
- SSO
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Alternatives to BoardEffect
- OnBoardA full-featured board portal combining meeting workflows, governance records, and mobile access.9.4
- Aprio Board PortalA broad board portal covering governance workflows, collaboration, reporting, and mobile access.9.3
- SherpanyA focused board portal for recurring meetings, decisions, documents, and follow-up.9.2
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