AuditBoard vs MetricStream comparison

AuditBoard and MetricStream are both solutions in the GRC category. AuditBoard is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.0, while MetricStream is ranked #10. AuditBoard holds a 3.9% mindshare in G, compared to MetricStream’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of AuditBoard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of MetricStream users who would recommend it.

AuditBoard

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92% willing to recommend

MetricStream

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1,542 Views
1,280 Comparison Views

75% 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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AuditBoard vs. MetricStream

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AuditBoard

Ranking in GRC

5th

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MetricStream

Ranking in GRC

10th

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of AuditBoard is 3.9%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MetricStream is 3.1%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

GRC Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
AuditBoard	3.9%
MetricStream	3.1%
Other	93.0%

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Featured Reviews

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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John Quant

Owner at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Centralized risk libraries have streamlined audits and now highlight clunky workflows and upgrades

MetricStream can be improved in several areas. Sometimes the overall flow of the application can seem a bit clunky, based on feedback from clients. From my understanding and what I have heard from developers within MetricStream during my deeper use of the application, the application seems to have been developed within silos, and the interaction of certain applications internally could definitely be improved in terms of the overall coding that exists between applications within the solution. The only improvement I suggest for MetricStream is to gather a collaborative think tank from several of the largest clients and compile feedback to prioritize suggested enhancements from multiple organizations.

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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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

More AuditBoard pros

"Since implementing MetricStream, audit teams have shaved about two weeks off of annual planning across various teams, allowing audit departments of about 140 auditors across maybe 10 teams to squeeze in 10 extra audits, one audit per each team, if not additional testing."

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

"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."

Cons

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

More AuditBoard cons

"MetricStream's scalability is adaptable, though the biggest issue I have encountered with clients has been around upgrades that require re-implementing customizations to the out-of-box solutions after significant upgrades."

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

"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."

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

14%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Financial Services Firm

22%

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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Sample Customers

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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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