Diligent ESG vs Salesforce Net Zero Cloud
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026. Last verified July 20, 2026.
The short answer
Diligent ESG ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Sustainability, finance, and compliance teams choosing software to collect ESG data and file disclosures. Best when ESG reports to the board and GRC.
At a glance
| Diligent ESG | Salesforce Net Zero Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026 | #7 / Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Best for | ESG tied to board governance and GRC | ESG tracking native to Salesforce |
| Pricing | $$$ (enterprise, custom quote) | $$$ (per-org subscription) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2021 |
Diligent ESG
Best when ESG reports to the board and GRC.
www.diligent.com/solutions/esgSee full entry in Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026
Salesforce Net Zero Cloud
Best ESG option for Salesforce-native orgs.
www.salesforce.com/products/net-zero-cloud/See full entry in Workiva vs Watershed vs Persefoni: 11 Best ESG Reporting Software 2026
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