Workiva vs Diligent
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
Workiva ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams. Connected data linking controls testing to every dependent report.
At a glance
| Workiva | Diligent | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit) | #3 / 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Controls and connected reporting | Audit plus GRC and analytics |
| Pricing | $$$$ (custom, typically $35,000+/yr) | $$$$ (custom, typically $30,000+/yr) |
| HQ | Ames, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2001 |
Workiva
Connected data linking controls testing to every dependent report.
www.workiva.comSee full entry in 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit)
Diligent
Audit joined to board governance and ACL data analytics.
www.diligent.comSee full entry in 11 Best Audit Management Software 2026 (Ranked for Internal Audit)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.