Ideagen Pentana Audit vs AuditBoard

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

AuditBoard ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams. Connected audit, SOX, and risk with the highest control-owner adoption.

At a glance

Ideagen Pentana AuditAuditBoard
Top 11 rank#8 / AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026#1 / AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026
Score (out of 9.4)7.89.1
Best forRisk-based audit for mid-marketConnected internal audit and SOX
Pricing$$$ (custom quote)$$$$ (custom, typically $30,000+/yr)
HQNottingham, UKCerritos, USA
Founded19932014

Ideagen Pentana Audit

Solid risk-based audit planning with UK and EU strength.

www.ideagen.com

See full entry in AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026

AuditBoard

Connected audit, SOX, and risk with the highest control-owner adoption.

www.auditboard.com

See full entry in AuditBoard vs Workiva vs Diligent: 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026

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