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We performed a comparison between ACL Analytics and AuditBoard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two GRC solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of ACL Analytics is its powerful data control capabilities.""It is very flexible and has hundreds of functions.""It improved my organization using ​an automated audit revision with scripts.""I like the fact that in the duplicate section, I can find matches, and I can find situations where certain cells or certain cell points match, but there's a difference as well between two different records.""The tool's most valuable feature is its ability to import files from other software packages. Its reporting and visualization capabilities have made our reporting easier. Importing results into spreadsheets or other documents for incorporation into reports is particularly helpful.""Initial setup is straightforward."

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"There are lots of features.""In AuditBoard, there are all the audit steps, including documentation, archiving, and tracking the progress of audits.""AuditBoard is very user-friendly compared to other audit management software I have used in the past.""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.""The most valuable feature of AuditBoard is its ability to facilitate the editing of work papers in a seamless and efficient manner. This is achieved through a built-in tool that allows for real-time editing without the need for downloading the working paper. This feature has proven to be incredibly time-saving for me as it eliminates the step of having to download the file and make changes, instead providing an easy-to-access "edit work paper" option. Overall, this feature has greatly improved my experience with AuditBoard and has been a significant contributor to its success in my opinion.""Its ability to share the data in real-time has helped us well.""The most significant feature of AuditBoard is its community tools. It provides an internal communication platform that enables users to communicate within the system rather than relying on external tools such as Outlook or Microsoft products. By communicating within the system, all interactions are centralized and accessible, promoting a streamlined workflow.""The most valuable feature is the well-documented instruction."

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Cons
"It would be beneficial if the software could improve its capabilities when extracting data from databases, particularly for those who may not be familiar with SQL queries.""The product's pricing has increased over the years.""The ease of use could be better.""​Reporting and presentation of information directly to solutions, such as PowerPoint.​"

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"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.""The layout for the end user could be improved.""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.""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.""It is not easy to analyze the results of a survey as a whole.""Everything is there, and I have no disadvantage to note as of now.""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing for me as an individual seems a lot. For our organization, the price is okay. It's about $6,000 a year. I don't know of any additional costs."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is its ability to import files from other software packages. Its reporting and visualization capabilities have made our reporting easier. Importing results into… more »
    Top Answer:The licensing cost for ACL Analytics is around $6,000, which includes both SCA and hybrid functionalities. There are no extra fees.
    Top Answer:The product's pricing has increased over the years.
    Top Answer:It consolidates the E2E process in one single solution, and in a very user friendly environment.
    Top Answer:I believe the license is based on the number of key controls that will be tested regularly. You can also pay extra for additional modules, like risk testing and operational audits, etc.
    Top Answer:The layout for the end user could be improved for the control owners and people from whom I request information. If you have a good knowledge of internal auditing, you know there are internal controls… more »
    Ranking
    6th
    out of 86 in GRC
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    2,900
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    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    350
    Rating
    9.3
    2nd
    out of 86 in GRC
    Views
    1,252
    Comparisons
    568
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    847
    Rating
    8.6
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    Overview
    ACL Analytics connects you to any data source, and lets you run sophisticated risk analytics and detect anomalies or patterns that you simply can't illuminate with any amount of random sampling, spreadsheet ninjutsu or generic business intelligence. It's designed for you, the GRC professional.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Essar Group, Dean Foods, Lafarge North America, Austrian Ministry of Finance
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    University8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company44%
    Non Profit22%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    University11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    ACL Analytics vs. AuditBoard
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ACL Analytics vs. AuditBoard and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,346 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ACL Analytics is ranked 6th in GRC with 5 reviews while AuditBoard is ranked 2nd in GRC with 11 reviews. ACL Analytics is rated 9.4, while AuditBoard is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of ACL Analytics writes "Helps to find matches and also the situations where certain cell points match, but there's a difference between two different records". On the other hand, the top reviewer of AuditBoard writes "User-friendly, simple to implement, and has lots of features". ACL Analytics is most compared with Galvanize HighBond, SAS Enterprise GRC, RSA Archer, Workiva Wdesk and MEGA HOPEX, whereas AuditBoard is most compared with Workiva Wdesk, OneTrust GRC, RSA Archer, IBM OpenPages and LogicGate. See our ACL Analytics vs. AuditBoard report.

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