ServiceNow IRM vs Ideagen Pentana Audit
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit). Last verified July 9, 2026.
The short answer
ServiceNow IRM ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #8) for Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams. Audit and risk native to the ServiceNow operations platform.
At a glance
| ServiceNow IRM | Ideagen Pentana Audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit) | #8 / 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Audit on the ServiceNow platform | Risk-based audit for mid-market |
| Pricing | $$$$ (custom, add-on to ServiceNow) | $$$ (custom quote) |
| HQ | Santa Clara, USA | Nottingham, UK |
| Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
ServiceNow IRM
Audit and risk native to the ServiceNow operations platform.
www.servicenow.com/products/integrated-risk-management.htmlSee full entry in 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit)
Ideagen Pentana Audit
Solid risk-based audit planning with UK and EU strength.
www.ideagen.comSee full entry in 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit)
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