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IBM OpenPages vs RSA Archer vs Resolver GRC Suite comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of IBM OpenPages is 2.5%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Resolver GRC Suite is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 5.4%, down from 17.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
RSA Archer5.4%
IBM OpenPages2.5%
Resolver GRC Suite1.3%
Other90.8%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

Gabriele  Meneguzzi - PeerSpot reviewer
GRC Practice Leader at Stratos Analytics
Have improved operational control and simplified internal workflows through a clear user interface
The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end. The workflow feature in IBM OpenPages is very flexible, easy to configure, and can help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic. The benefit of a centralized platform in risk management, such as IBM OpenPages, is that it allows sharing information and guarantees a central framework of risk and control. The dashboards in IBM OpenPages help with monitoring processes for different users and profiles, and we use the dashboard extensively to show the state of different processes to control them. IBM OpenPages integrates effectively with other tools and existing infrastructure for my customers as we integrate other tools, using APIs to match different information, though some other tools may better support integration. IBM offers Connect, an add-on for integration, but we do not use it, relying solely on API. The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages.
PB
Head of Risk and Compliance at Letsbloom
Effective contract and risk management enhances document oversight
I use Resolver GRC Suite for complete document management for risk management policies, third-party risk management, and the complete risk assessment, RCSA. Everything is managed in this operational system The third-party risk management, contract management, and KCSA management features are very…
CJ
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
Centralized management strengthens compliance with good look and feel
From my perspective as a customer and end user, Archer has an impressive look and feel, but the most adaptive feature is its ease of configuration which helps to enhance our process according to our maturity. It's more about our organization getting centralized with an integrated approach that focuses on risk governance and compliance. When can provide a detailed dashboards to management with the details of risks from top-down or bottom-up prioritizing actions based on its criticality or necessity. This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The ability to keep a record of internal incidents in the company, and also the monitoring of Key Indicators."
"The content, reporting, and workflow features stand out as the most valuable aspects."
"The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end, as noted by Ian Francis, an IBM expert lab, with the workflow feature being very flexible, easy to configure, and able to help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic."
"IBM OpenPages saves time in my work as a developer."
"With OpenPages, the risks and controls are registered and monitored continuously."
"Good in ORM and compliance, analytics, custom reporting, features for our board including risk management, and good support for Basel regulations."
"Everything about IBM OpenPages is valuable, particularly when compared to other solutions in the market like MetricStream, from which we switched due to its feasibility, user-friendliness, and performance."
"IBM OpenPages provides time savings in recording risk management components."
"Before we implemented GRC Suite, our reports were scattered everywhere, but now we have centralized storage and solid reporting."
"Resolver GRC Suite is stable and reliable."
"The dashboard is nice. We can provide different levels of access to users based on their titles, privileges, rights, etc. It streamlines the process of auditing and technical compliance."
"RSA Archer is a good tool and I have found performing the application, ISMS, and TPRM assessments beneficial."
"Archer seamlessly integrates data systems without requiring additional software."
"Archer allows us to define the progress of the organization's processes and helps build the right cyclic process and improve the current structure."
"RSA Archer's best features are advanced workflow, reports, dashboards, and notifications."
"I like the dashboards and reporting features; it's easy to gather reports quickly which is great when your VP is waiting for the KPIs."
"I have found all the features to be valuable, including those involving reporting, the dashboard, notifications, email modules, the database and data input."
"First of all, we have gained time back that was previously wasted in management meetings."
"The solution has improved my organization by having everything combined to a single platform."
 

Cons

"IBM OpenPages needs improvement in its UI. Currently, it is difficult to see the relationships (associations/parents) between all items unless you click on the item itself."
"It would be useful to have more out-of-the-box functionality, especially triggers and calculations."
"IBM needs to work on pricing for organizations with around 100 users, as the licensing model is not competitive enough for SMEs."
"IBM OpenPages could improve by adding more conditions to workflows, as some existing conditions might not work and can produce errors."
"Some self-relationships are not available in OpenPages' relationship model."
"I believe there's room for improvement in establishing connections with external information."
"The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages."
"IBM OpenPages needs improvement in its UI. Currently, it is difficult to see the relationships (associations/parents) between all items unless you click on the item itself."
"GRC Suite could have better third-party risk assessment. Maybe they can have a module that can perform certain jobs like security incident and vulnerability management because I haven't seen this module on their platform."
"GRC Suite could have better third-party risk assessment. Maybe they can have a module that can perform certain jobs like security incident and vulnerability management because I haven't seen this module on their platform."
"Resolver GRC Suite does not have AI functionality, and maybe that could add some value."
"The design and advanced workflow need to be improved."
"In the current version, RSA is a little slow mainly because of Silverlight which I believe has been removed in the next version."
"I find the tech support to be inadequately knowledgeable."
"Archer could be improved by having more customization."
"Recently, we made a suggestion for cross references, like for one application to another. There were limitations there, so we're hoping that will be included in the next upgrade."
"Some of the error reporting isn't very clear. When you're looking for information on error codes, you got to do a lot of digging."
"Because I have not upgraded, the graphical user interface is not the current one. It is not very modern and as user-friendly as it could be."
"There were so many problems that we had found. One time, the search index was not working. We also faced slowness in Archer, but I resolved this issue."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is not expensive. It is reasonable. We only pay for the licensing."
"The pricing is okay. The licensing costs are very reasonable; it is very affordable to us."
"At the higher end of the price scale, but provides better, more accessible functionality and customization than cheaper products."
"The license is costly for the solution, but the remaining set up and maintenance is quite cheaper."
"The solution's price should be reduced. You only have to pay the license and there are no additional fees."
"As I am a developer and responsible for providing production support, I do not have personal knowledge of the pricing. However, my colleagues claim that it is very expensive in comparison with other tools."
"The solution is not at all a cheap product."
"The price of the solution is very affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
30%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Insurance Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM OpenPages?
There is nothing in particular that needs improvement in IBM OpenPages, although reporting could be improved to make ...
What is your primary use case for IBM OpenPages?
My customers' main use cases for IBM OpenPages include ICT risk, operational risk management, and regulatory and comp...
What advice do you have for others considering IBM OpenPages?
For those planning to use IBM OpenPages, I recommend defining exactly what you want and understanding how IBM OpenPag...
What needs improvement with Resolver GRC Suite?
Resolver GRC Suite does not have AI functionality, and maybe that could add some value.
What advice do you have for others considering Resolver GRC Suite?
Resolver GRC Suite is a good management tool. I recommend that those who want to use it should have a basic understan...
What is your primary use case for Resolver GRC Suite?
I use Resolver GRC Suite for complete document management for risk management policies, third-party risk management, ...
What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It woul...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The ...
What advice do you have for others considering RSA Archer?
I have been in touch with about three companies who use RSA Archer actively in the compliance area. These companies u...
 

Also Known As

OpenPages
BPS Resolver GRC Suite, Resolver IT Risk & Compliance Management, Resolver ERM, Resolver Compliance, Resolver Internal Audit
Archer
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Nationwide, Process Innovation AG, OSRAM Licht AG, Dep‹sito Central de Valores (DCV), Delta Lloyd Group, Unum
21st Century Fox, Air Canada, Citi, Microsoft, Motorola, Bank Financial Group, Walmart, Progressive, Dakley
T-Systems, Bridge Point, Equifax, First Data, Global Imaging Company, Manulife Financial
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