AuditBoard vs IBM OpenPages comparison

AuditBoard and IBM are both solutions in the GRC category. AuditBoard is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. AuditBoard holds a 3.8% mindshare in G, compared to IBM’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of AuditBoard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 71% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

IBM OpenPages

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71% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

IBM OpenPages and AuditBoard compete in the GRC software market, both offering unique advantages. AuditBoard generally prevails due to its comprehensive feature set, despite IBM OpenPages providing better pricing and support feedback.

Features: IBM OpenPages offers strong risk management capabilities, scalable solutions for large enterprises, and integrated drag-and-drop reporting tools. AuditBoard provides intuitive compliance tools, a unified platform for seamless audit and risk team communication, and real-time editing capabilities for work papers.

Room for Improvement: IBM OpenPages could benefit from simplified deployment, more intuitive user interfaces, and enhanced compliance tools. AuditBoard might improve with increased out-of-the-box reports, expanded integration options, and more robust risk management features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM OpenPages demands more complex deployment with extended integration time but offers thorough post-setup support. AuditBoard features a streamlined deployment model for quicker implementation with responsive customer service throughout the process.

Pricing and ROI: IBM OpenPages involves higher initial setup costs primarily targeting enterprises, with slower ROI realization. Despite its higher upfront expense, AuditBoard offers quicker ROI through its efficient deployment and comprehensive tools, leading to reduced operational disturbances.

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Categories and Ranking

AuditBoard

Ranking in GRC

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Vendor Risk Management (8th)

IBM OpenPages

Ranking in GRC

6th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Governance (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of AuditBoard is 3.8%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM OpenPages is 3.0%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

GRC Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM OpenPages	3.0%
AuditBoard	3.8%
Other	93.2%

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reviewer2562750

Vice President at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

Streamlined workflow and enhanced simplicity with an easy setup

I used AuditBoard primarily for risk assessment questionnaires in a very premature risk environment. I also have experience with IBM OpenPages, mostly for operational risk to track issues, to look at risks and controls The collaboration within my team had not yet significantly changed since…

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Gabriele Meneguzzi

GRC Practice Leader at Stratos Analytics

Have improved operational control and simplified internal workflows through a clear user interface

The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end. The workflow feature in IBM OpenPages is very flexible, easy to configure, and can help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic. The benefit of a centralized platform in risk management, such as IBM OpenPages, is that it allows sharing information and guarantees a central framework of risk and control. The dashboards in IBM OpenPages help with monitoring processes for different users and profiles, and we use the dashboard extensively to show the state of different processes to control them. IBM OpenPages integrates effectively with other tools and existing infrastructure for my customers as we integrate other tools, using APIs to match different information, though some other tools may better support integration. IBM offers Connect, an add-on for integration, but we do not use it, relying solely on API. The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature is that everybody can use the same tool. You can give a person permission to use AuditBoard and define their access to the Audit Table. For example, we can allow external auditors or clients to review our completed tests. The clients are attached to specific tests that happen regularly, like inventory counts and asset counts. Debt compliance is only done once annually."

"There are lots of features."

"The most valuable feature is the well-documented instruction."

"For AuditBoard, the simple workflow made it very easy to code with the group."

"I find the most significant elements of this solution are the out-of-the-box reporting, the ease of workflow, workflow management, and the ease of managing our audit process."

"AuditBoard has several solutions for governance, internal audit, and other categories."

"Its ability to share the data in real-time has helped us well."

"Considering the solution's return on investment, it has been extremely helpful since we were doing a lot of documentation. Previously, in our company, we were using an Excel sheet which made things quite messy."

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"The ability to keep a record of internal incidents in the company, and also the monitoring of Key Indicators."

"The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end, as noted by Ian Francis, an IBM expert lab, with the workflow feature being very flexible, easy to configure, and able to help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic."

"Everything about IBM OpenPages is valuable, particularly when compared to other solutions in the market like MetricStream, from which we switched due to its feasibility, user-friendliness, and performance."

"IBM OpenPages provides time savings in recording risk management components."

"IBM OpenPages saves time in my work as a developer."

"The most valuable features are the workflow engine, calculations, and security rules."

"The content, reporting, and workflow features stand out as the most valuable aspects."

Cons

"AuditBoard has the potential for improvement in a few key areas. Firstly, I have experienced instances where the platform has experienced technical issues and ceased to function effectively. Additionally, the editing tools provided within the platform can be slow and laggy, particularly when trying to access and edit important documents. This can be a hindrance to my workflow and efficiency. To address these issues, they should begin by improving the speed and reliability of the platform, as well as enhancing the search engine to make it easier to find specific controls and documents within the platform."

"Everything is there, and I have no disadvantage to note as of now."

"It is not easy to analyze the results of a survey as a whole."

"After sending out a request to my network for documents, it would be great to have a receipt that shows who received the request and who did not."

"The initial setup is somewhat difficult because it has multiple pieces that need to be stitched together. You have to integrate it with the business unit you want to test if you want to go down from the corporate level to the operational level."

"A handful of things in the solution need to be improved. One of them is better communication of updates to the system or tool itself."

"AuditBoard could benefit from the addition of video capabilities, although it is not a necessity. Small companies that cannot afford licenses for Microsoft Teams or Zoom would benefit greatly from this feature, as it would enhance the communication process."

"Some of that flexibility could be enhanced. When comparing Archer and TeamMate+, there is a little more open-ended in terms of certain of our audit processes and procedures. And there is significantly greater freedom in creating ad hoc audit processes and procedures, whereas AuditBoard is a little more limiting in this regard."

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"I believe there's room for improvement in establishing connections with external information."

"IBM OpenPages needs improvement in its UI. Currently, it is difficult to see the relationships (associations/parents) between all items unless you click on the item itself."

"IBM OpenPages could improve by adding more conditions to workflows, as some existing conditions might not work and can produce errors."

"Some self-relationships are not available in OpenPages' relationship model."

"The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages."

"IBM needs to work on pricing for organizations with around 100 users, as the licensing model is not competitive enough for SMEs."

"It would be useful to have more out-of-the-box functionality, especially triggers and calculations."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is variable, like with any technology, and is determined by how hard you wish to negotiate. You can get to a price you're willing to pay if you're willing to negotiate aggressively."

"I highly recommend this tool as the price is reasonable. However, consistent pricing is important, and having a loyalty program that rewards long-term customers with lower prices would be a great addition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

25%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with AuditBoard?

AuditBoard is overly simple in some instances and there needs to be flexibility to make it more robust. For IBM OpenPages, the reporting can be more robust as the summary report on each of the modu...

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What is your primary use case for AuditBoard?

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What advice do you have for others considering AuditBoard?

AuditBoard is recommended for smaller companies, particularly for its risk assessment module, which is simple and easy to use. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IBM OpenPages?

There is nothing in particular that needs improvement in IBM OpenPages, although reporting could be improved to make it easier to create reports.

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What is your primary use case for IBM OpenPages?

My customers' main use cases for IBM OpenPages include ICT risk, operational risk management, and regulatory and compliance management.

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM OpenPages?

For those planning to use IBM OpenPages, I recommend defining exactly what you want and understanding how IBM OpenPages can help you before starting to use it. I rate IBM OpenPages a nine out of ten.

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Overview

AuditBoard is the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, and compliance management. More than 35% of the Fortune 500 leverage AuditBoard to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. AuditBoard is top-rated by customers on G2, Capterra, and Gartner Peer Insights, and was recently ranked for the fourth year in a row as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America by Deloitte. To learn more, visit: AuditBoard.com.

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Enables customers to manage risk and compliance initiatives across the enterprise, helping businesses to reduce loss, improve decision-making about resource allocation, and optimize business performance.

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Nationwide, Process Innovation AG, OSRAM Licht AG, Dep‹sito Central de Valores (DCV), Delta Lloyd Group, Unum

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