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Diligent One Platform (formerly Highbond) vs MEGA HOPEX vs RSA Archer comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the GRC category, the mindshare of Diligent One Platform (formerly Highbond) is 3.0%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MEGA HOPEX is 1.8%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 15.9%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Good automation and analytics, but is costly
The report model was our main concern. I believe currently the solution uses a third party for the reporting. As part of a consulting firm, one of the challenges we face is the difficulty in producing reports that meet the expectations of our clients and customers. It would be beneficial if the focus could be shifted toward improving the reporting aspect. The impact report is a crucial aspect, as we only have one opportunity to create it. Galvanize HighBond can improve by generating more impact reports post-project, and allowing access to the reports using a web version, which would greatly benefit us. The cost of the solution is expensive and needs improvement.
JorgeValdez - PeerSpot reviewer
A simple and intuitive tool that provides more features than other tools in the market
The solution can be used to model customer journeys and business processes I use the solution for my customers to model banking products. I also model and define business capability. The biggest value of the product is that we can use it to work in different industries like government,…
IMRAN ALMARZOOQI - PeerSpot reviewer
Automates compliance management effectively but needs improved interface and dashboards
The tool basically automates whatever processes you already have, so I cannot specify improvements in that regard. However, my main issue with Archer is the graphics. The graphics have always been lacking. I always need to depend on another tool to read information from Archer to have better dashboards. It is like using Linux, and it has a Linux mindset and interface. I want to use Archer for top management and CEOs, but it looks too technical, and the dashboards are not really friendly. They are bulky, like opening an old Nintendo system from nineteen-ninety. The management agrees that Archer lacks in terms of presentation and dashboarding. It is complex, not user-friendly, and bulky. The interface just looks old.

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 automation."
"We use the portfolio management feature heavily."
"What I find the most valuable is the process workflow. It is really good."
"The tool is very simple and intuitive to use."
"The most valuable feature for this solution is the automatic updating and propagation of changes across the system."
"I have observed MegaHOPEX has capabilities in architecture and other areas."
"It generates friendly websites and presents specific views of the enterprise (business, functional, applicative, technological, and infrastructure)."
"Customer support is fantastic. They are very helpful whenever we get on the line with the support team."
"The main feature I find crucial in MEGA HOPEX is the catalog view, which provides a comprehensive visualization of all artifacts in one repository. Another valuable aspect is the availability of out-of-the-box outcomes, such as strategy maps and BPA models, eliminating the need for additional configuration. MEGA HOPEX allows users to focus on specific business areas, like risk management or data governance, providing a high-level overview while enabling deep dives into specific areas of interest. For risk management, MEGA HOPEX allows users to assess impacts, create recovery plans, and track action plans."
"Solution is scalable."
"I have found all the features to be valuable, including those involving reporting, the dashboard, notifications, email modules, the database and data input."
"The most valuable feature is the enterprise module, which provides the capability of having all of the information stored and linked with everything else."
"The solution has helped our organization manage our internal and external activities."
"The last project was for an investment group that was using Excel. Shifting their records from one position to another took approximately 15 minutes. In Archer, we created a workflow for them to leverage it, and they could send the single record with one click to one person within seconds. The whole process went from 15 minutes to two minutes to get the approval for the records. The main purpose of Archer is to just make it easy."
"The most valuable features are the advanced workflow and the dashboards. This tool can present data wonderfully to management, and it is easy for them to manage the risk plans."
"From my perspective as a customer and end user, RSA is about the look and feel."
"Risk management is one of the most impressive features of Archer, especially with the recent restructuring of the user interface."
 

Cons

"The cost of the solution is expensive and needs improvement."
"MegaHOPEX lacks comprehensive features that a governance tool should have, particularly in data governance. Furthermore, I have doubts about how risk management and other modules are connected to work together efficiently."
"The features are limited. I'm hoping in the future the solution will be bigger and include more items. Right now, overall, it needs more."
"The tool's UI should be more user-friendly."
"Needs a friendlier import/export to other modeling tools."
"They do tend to push people to their professional services, instead of helping the customers with their problems. I understand this is their business. At the same time, however, they need to work on fact sheets or offer some program to help the customers who want to implement it themselves and to make it run properly in their environment."
"This product is expensive and would be improved by lowering its price."
"The tool usability is weak and it also has a high learning curve."
"The solution lacks additional models compared to other tools."
"I find the tech support to be inadequately knowledgeable."
"Solution could use more inbuilt applications."
"The design and advanced workflow need to be improved."
"I would like to see real-time data, from vulnerabilities, and threats."
"The interface just looks old."
"There are certain restrictions on API integrations, and it is not simple or straightforward."
"The ticket handling process could be improved."
"In terms of what can be improved, our client always says their user experience, IU/UX in RSA Archer. They found it is not as user friendly as other tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the cost of the solution a six out of ten."
"I've been told that MEGA HOPEX is very expensive, which is why small organizations dismiss the tool. It's complex and costly versus other simpler and cheaper solutions."
"MEGA HOPEX's licensing costs are yearly."
"The pricing depends on the number of licenses purchased."
"The product is reasonably priced for the value it offers. There's a good balance between cost and features."
"The tool is relatively expensive."
"The product has a high cost."
"It is very expensive."
"If you want to use additional features, such as the Risk Management capability, then it is a little too expensive."
"It is not expensive. It is reasonable. We only pay for the licensing."
"The solution is not at all a cheap product."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The initial purchase is cheap. You pay a nominal price to start then renew the license annually. You also must buy a license for each module. I'm not too fond of that aspect of the licensing model. You buy the elephant and then spend more money to feed the elephant."
"The license is costly for the solution, but the remaining set up and maintenance is quite cheaper."
"At the higher end of the price scale, but provides better, more accessible functionality and customization than cheaper products."
"The pricing is okay. The licensing costs are very reasonable; it is very affordable to us."
"I am not 100% familiar with that, especially with their new model. I just know that the way they've licensed per user to scale is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

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Also Known As

Rsam GRC, HighBond, HighBond by Galvanize , Diligent GRC Platform
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Aetna, Fannie Mae, M&T Bank, Glatfelter Insurance Group, Zions Management Services Company, The College Board, Baxter Credit Union, AXA Financial, Missouri Department of Conservation, New York State OTDA, MEG Energy Corp, Walgreens, Procter & Gamble, Biogen Idec, Gilead Sciences, Organic Valley, Trinity Health, Nissan and Ford
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