Diligent vs Ideagen Pentana Audit
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026. Last verified July 9, 2026.
The short answer
Diligent ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams. Audit joined to board governance and ACL data analytics.
At a glance
| Diligent | Ideagen Pentana Audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 | #8 / AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Audit plus GRC and analytics | Risk-based audit for mid-market |
| Pricing | $$$$ (custom, typically $30,000+/yr) | $$$ (custom quote) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Nottingham, UK |
| Founded | 2001 | 1993 |
Diligent
Audit joined to board governance and ACL data analytics.
www.diligent.comSee full entry in AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026
Ideagen Pentana Audit
Solid risk-based audit planning with UK and EU strength.
www.ideagen.comSee full entry in AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026
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