AuditBoard vs Workiva
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 and Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026. Last verified July 9, 2026.
The short answer
Workiva ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #1) for Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams / Sustainability, finance, and compliance teams choosing software to collect ESG data and file disclosures. Best assured disclosure tied to financial controls.
At a glance
| AuditBoard | Workiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 | #1 / Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Connected internal audit and SOX | Assured, filing-ready ESG disclosure |
| Pricing | $$$$ (custom, typically $30,000+/yr) | $$$$ (enterprise, custom quote) |
| HQ | Cerritos, USA | Ames, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2008 |
AuditBoard
Connected audit, SOX, and risk with the highest control-owner adoption.
www.auditboard.comSee full entry in AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026
Workiva
Best assured disclosure tied to financial controls.
www.workiva.com/solutions/esg-reportingSee full entry in Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026
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