Detailed Board Portal Comparison
BoardCloud vs Other Board Portals (Total Cost Reality Check)
Pricing below reflects like-for-like board pack capability (annotations) and highlights common hidden costs (implementation, add-ons, seat minimums).
| Vendor | Pricing model | Published? | Typical cost | Implementation / onboarding | Notes that change total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best Value
BoardCloud
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Per user / year | ✅ Transparent | $188 | Included | Includes member/committee import, historical packs, CoSec + member onboarding & training. |
| Diligent Boards | Per user / year (quote) | ❌ Quote-only | $800–$1,400 / user / year | Often extra | Enterprise packaging + modules can increase TCO. |
| BoardEffect | Tiered by # of users (quote) | ❌ Quote-only | $600–$1,200 / user / year | Often extra | Pricing varies by tier + term length. |
| BoardPro | Per board / year | ✅ Published | $1,650–$4,400 / board / year | Optional packages | Unlimited users; committees are add-ons. (Normalize by board size.) |
| Azeus Convene | Per user / year | ⚠️ Varies | $250–$450 / user / year | Varies | Country/framework pricing differs; request quote for exact. |
| Boardable | Per user / month | ⚠️ Partly public | $324 / user / year* | Varies | *Professional plan often required for full board pack workflows. |
| iBabs | Per user / month | ⚠️ Third-party listed | $100–$200 / user / year | Sometimes extra | Starting prices vary by region and bundle. |
| OnBoard | Per user / year (quote) | ❌ Quote-only | Request quote | Varies | Pricing depends on needs/tier. |
| Nasdaq Boardvantage | Enterprise (quote) | ❌ Quote-only | Request quote | Varies | Often bundled with broader governance suites. |
Footnotes: Published sources: BoardPro annual per-board pricing :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}. Quote-only vendors: Diligent request pricing :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}, BoardEffect tiered pricing :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}, OnBoard quote pricing :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}, Boardvantage request pricing :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.