AuditBoard vs SAP BusinessObjects GRC comparison

AuditBoard and SAP are both solutions in the GRC category. AuditBoard is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while SAP is ranked #12 with an average rating of 6.7. AuditBoard holds a 3.8% mindshare in G, compared to SAP’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of AuditBoard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

SAP BusinessObjects GRC

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555 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

SAP BusinessObjects GRC and AuditBoard are governance, risk, and compliance management tools. AuditBoard has an advantage in usability, whereas SAP BusinessObjects GRC offers depth in features.

Features: SAP BusinessObjects GRC supports detailed analytics, integrates robustly with other systems, and meets complex regulatory standards. AuditBoard provides easy navigation, automated workflows, and efficient risk assessment tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AuditBoard, with its cloud-based setup, enables quick deployment and features proactive customer support. SAP BusinessObjects GRC requires more extensive resources for deployment, suited for well-equipped IT environments.

Pricing and ROI: SAP BusinessObjects GRC typically comes with higher initial costs but is justified by its comprehensive capabilities. AuditBoard offers flexible pricing with a faster ROI, appealing to budget-conscious organizations.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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 (8th)

SAP BusinessObjects GRC

Ranking in GRC

12th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

4.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Continuous Controls Monitoring (2nd)

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 SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 1.5%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

GRC Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AuditBoard	3.8%
SAP BusinessObjects GRC	1.5%
Other	94.7%

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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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Vishal Guthula

Sr Advanced Analytics Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Experienced security and easy understanding with advanced customization enhances efficiency

Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data without proper permissions. Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong. Having prevention alerts immediately when someone triggers unauthorized actions would allow us to address these situations proactively.

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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

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

"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 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."

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

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

"There are lots of features."

"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."

"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."

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"The best features are the scalability and flexibility to implement applications on top of the BW."

"The stability of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is acceptable."

"The customization options in the dashboards inside SAP BusinessObjects GRC are highly valuable, and the real-time monitoring feature performs effectively, allowing teams to maintain data security by restricting domain visibility."

"We have enterprise clients for the product."

"It is wonderful from the control perspective. The GRC tools help you in knowing what are the risk controls, how to mitigate risks, and how to ensure that there are no conflicts between the roles. From the user perspective, you get to know what are the permission risks and access risks. You get a lot of useful information."

"Initial setup was straightforward. It took maybe one week."

"The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports"

Cons

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

"It is not easy to analyze the results of a survey as a whole."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

More AuditBoard cons

"Technical support could be better and faster."

"I am working on features that are not functioning as expected, which creates significant difficulties in management."

"Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong."

"BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly. It should be made more user-friendly. In addition, if they could make predictive analytics an embedded part of it where people get to know what is there to offer, it would be great."

"I think the old system is better than the new one. From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to ensure that the new technologies it offers are better than the old ones."

"We cannot actively log in to the system. It should also improve support."

"An additional feature I would like to see is the option to add wait time and integrate sources in wait time."

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."

"The product's licensing costs involve a one-time purchase. The tool also allows others to make annual payments towards the licensing charges of the product."

"SAP BusinessObjects GRC is expensive."

"There is a yearly licensing cost. I would rate their pricing 4 out of 5."

"The license is costly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Large Enterprise	6

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 do you like most about SAP BusinessObjects GRC?

The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports

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What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects GRC?

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What is your primary use case for SAP BusinessObjects GRC?

I work with SAP, and currently I am working with other domains such as Power BI, Microsoft, and in the AI sector. When working with Microsoft, I utilize solutions such as Intune, Configuration Mana...

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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.

AuditBoard

SAP GRC helps you automatically detect, remediate, and prevent access risk violations - no matter the industry or business size. Get real-time visibility into your current risk position, and confidently reduce unauthorized access, fraud, and the cost of compliance.

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INEOS Melamines GmbH, Banco Galicia

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