Workiva review

Connected data linking controls testing to every dependent report.

Verdict

Workiva ranks second because its connected data platform ties controls testing directly to the reports that reference it, so a change to a number flows through every linked document and audit workpaper.

What customers praise

The linked-data model means SOX documentation, SEC filings, and ESG reports stay in sync automatically, removing the version-control chaos of spreadsheets.

What customers criticise

Its strength is reporting and collaboration; teams wanting deep risk-based audit planning and native data-testing analytics find those areas thinner than AuditBoard or Diligent.

Best for

Teams that want controls, audit, and financial or ESG reporting driven from one connected data source, with heavy collaboration on narratives and evidence.

At a glance

• Integrations: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft 365
• Compliance: SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
• Regions served: Global
• Typical onboarding: 60 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 Workiva, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Workiva vs Diligent.

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