AuditBoard vs MetricStream comparison

AuditBoard and MetricStream are both solutions in the GRC category. AuditBoard is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while MetricStream is ranked #9. AuditBoard holds a 3.8% mindshare in G, compared to MetricStream’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of AuditBoard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of MetricStream users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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1,075 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

MetricStream and AuditBoard are competing products offering governance, risk, and compliance solutions. MetricStream appears to have an advantage in scalability, while AuditBoard might be preferred for its intuitive design.

Features: MetricStream is recognized for its comprehensive risk management, compliance frameworks, and audit programs. It offers extensive integration capabilities suitable for complex environments. AuditBoard prioritizes ease-of-use through streamlined audit management and compliance tracking, making it less complex for users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: MetricStream's deployment model supports scalability and customization, catering to intricate business processes, with a higher deployment effort ideal for larger enterprises. AuditBoard provides a straightforward deployment focusing on faster implementation, supported by prompt customer service ensuring quicker resolution times.

Pricing and ROI: MetricStream involves a substantial initial investment, delivering ROI for organizations requiring extensive compliance management by balancing complexity with value over time. AuditBoard offers cost efficiency with lower initial setup costs, promising ROI through enhanced productivity and quick deployment.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AuditBoard

Ranking in GRC

7th

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

8th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MetricStream

Ranking in GRC

9th

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

17th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Continuous Controls Monitoring (9th), IT Governance (4th)

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 MetricStream is 3.0%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

GRC Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AuditBoard	3.8%
MetricStream	3.0%
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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AdhishP

Practice Lead Cybersecurity at Finesse Global

Reasonably priced, stable, with out of the box deployment, and has good local support

They have now reworked it. The interface is mobile-friendly and it is getting a good response from our customers. It's a very good feature that the product offers. It is also available as a cloud option, which is getting a lot of interest from customers who are looking into the GRCC. It is very useful, especially in the solution platform. It has good features and good functionality, and our customers feel there is a lot of merit in that. I think that the portal is constantly improving. They do their own enhancements very often. They keep doing those enhancements from their site itself.

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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 the well-documented instruction."

"There are lots of features."

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

"AuditBoard is very user-friendly compared to other audit management software I have used in the past."

"In AuditBoard, there are all the audit steps, including documentation, archiving, and tracking the progress of audits."

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

"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."

"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."

More AuditBoard pros

"Key features are usability and ease of configuration. It allows us to have all the information in a single place and provide real-time indicators and information for our executives."

"The interface is mobile-friendly and it is getting a good response from our customers."

Cons

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

"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."

"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."

"They should improve the solution's test sheets feature for ease of use."

"The layout for the end user could be improved."

"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."

"AuditBoard is overly simple in some instances and there needs to be flexibility to make it more robust."

"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."

More AuditBoard cons

"We would like to have more dashboards and reports, such as geographical and trend reports in the next version. Also, an improvement in the mobile version would be helpful."

"I would like to see out-of-the-box integration with more security, it would be helpful."

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."

"They are flexible in terms of customers' needs."

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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

24%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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

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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 are the main differences between RSA Archer, MetricStream and IBM OpenPages?

RSA Archer, IBM OpenPages and MetricStream are the top GRC software solutions in the market today. Out of the 3, IBM OpenPages has a slightly upper hand as IBM has come up with powerful Artificial ...

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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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Provides advanced capabilities such as risk calculators and risk heat maps for risk analysis and monitoring.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, ACCO Brands Corporation, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, AIB International, Associated Banc-Corp, BAE Systems, Barclaycard, Dell Inc, DIRECTV, Energizer, Fresenius Kabi, Hasbro, Goodyear, HudsonCity Savings Bank, Infigen Energy, Kaydon, Leroy Merlin, Mountry Financial Corp., Nicholas Piramal, Pepco, Pfizer, Societe Generale, Whitney Bank

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