AuditBoard vs Methodware Kairos comparison

AuditBoard and Methodware are both solutions in the GRC category. AuditBoard is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while Methodware is ranked #50. AuditBoard holds a 7.0% mindshare in G, compared to Methodware’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of AuditBoard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Methodware users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Methodware Kairos and AuditBoard are key players in the audit and compliance management sector. AuditBoard often leads due to its extensive features, whereas Methodware Kairos is favored for its affordability and excellent customer service, appealing to budget-conscious organizations.

Features: Methodware Kairos features customizable dashboards, robust risk management, and adaptability for in-depth analysis. AuditBoard provides a user-friendly interface, seamless integration with existing software, and streamlined auditing processes. These features highlight Methodware Kairos's focus on flexibility and detail, contrasted with AuditBoard's emphasis on user experience and integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Methodware Kairos offers a straightforward deployment model that minimizes downtime and a responsive support team. AuditBoard delivers cloud-based deployment, a structured implementation path, and extensive training resources. Methodware Kairos is noted for quick setup, while AuditBoard's systematic onboarding process enhances customer experience.

Pricing and ROI: Methodware Kairos is cost-effective, supports flexible pricing, and delivers value for budget-limited businesses, ensuring good ROI. AuditBoard's higher upfront costs are balanced by its advanced features, appealing to organizations aiming for strategic advantages. Methodware Kairos is ideal for cost-sensitive buyers, while AuditBoard suits those seeking comprehensive features, justifying its investment.

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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 (9th)

Methodware Kairos

Ranking in GRC

50th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the GRC category, the mindshare of AuditBoard is 7.0%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Methodware Kairos is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

GRC

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Gopichand Rajbhar

IT GRC Manager at Capgemini

User-friendly, simple to implement, and has lots of features

There are lots of features. We like the reviewer and auditor, where they support you if you want to upload evidence. At the same time the reviewer or auditor can also put their remark. The solution is user-friendly. It's easy to set up. You can easily find out how to proceed for reassessment, how to upload that evidence, and how you can put in a remark. Everything is a single console where you can easily track what you need. It's stable. The product is scalable. They provide a demo to customers to allow them to explore the tools.

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Sumeet Malhotra

Managing Partner at Tata Consultancy

Meeting industry standards now and for the future, straightforward setup, with reliability

The most valuable feature is the user-friendly mechanism that makes it possible to easily integrate its data with external, contextually important data, so that wholistic data analytics can be performed from a GRC perspective. At TCS, we have created add-ons to allow this software to be able to import and export data using industry standards like OMG’s XMI (XML Metadata Interchange).

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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."

"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 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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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"The most valuable feature is the ability to import and export using industry standards like XMI and XML metadata interchange managing the data in and data out."

Cons

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 are currently working on making Essence one hundred percent compliant and we are not there yet."

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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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AuditBoard?

It consolidates the E2E process in one single solution, and in a very user friendly environment.

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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?

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 ...

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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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Kairos is a fully integrated and comprehensive governance, risk and compliance solution

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