Diligent review

Audit joined to board governance and ACL data analytics.

Top 11 rank

#3 of 11

Score

8.7/9.4

Pricing

$$$$ (custom, typically $30,000+/yr)

HQ

New York, USA

Verdict

Diligent ranks third because it pairs internal audit with board governance and the ACL data-analytics engine, giving large enterprises continuous testing and a single risk picture up to the board.

What customers praise

The inherited ACL scripting and data-testing capability is stronger than most audit-only tools, supporting real continuous auditing on transaction data.

What customers criticise

The product is assembled from several acquisitions (Galvanize, ACL, Steele), and the pieces do not always feel like one cohesive experience.

Best for

Enterprises wanting audit alongside board governance, enterprise risk, and the data-analytics testing that came from the Galvanize and ACL acquisition.

At a glance

  • Integrations: SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Workday, Microsoft 365
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR
  • Regions served: Global
  • Typical onboarding: 75 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-09. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Diligent, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Diligent vs LogicGate.

Source: Top 11 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit), verified July 9, 2026 — no paid placement.