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RSA Archer vs Resolver GRC Suite vs SAP BusinessObjects GRC comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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 Resolver GRC Suite is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 5.6%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
RSA Archer5.6%
SAP BusinessObjects GRC1.6%
Resolver GRC Suite1.3%
Other91.5%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Vishal Guthula - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Resolver GRC Suite is stable and reliable."
"Before we implemented GRC Suite, our reports were scattered everywhere, but now we have centralized storage and solid reporting."
"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 GRC modules allow you to build efficient, collaborative enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs across IT, finance, operations, and legal domains."
"Good dashboards and reporting features; it's easy to gather reports quickly."
"Reporting is excellent for all types of aggregators, as well as for different types of integrators."
"With this tool, once it was built and designed, we were able to use our own internal resources, we don't need to go outside, all of the questions are already there, the policies and procedures are already built-in and you just need to tweak them a bit, so it helps us just in understanding what's there on the ground and overall it saves us a lot of money to be spent if we are taking care of these services individually."
"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."
"Even non-technical people can be masters of the product."
"The part I liked about Archer was the risk assessment for deficiencies and being able to use it there."
"From my perspective, because I've always done it as a consultant, I do like the way it is configured. They've gone into changing the application builder interface, so it is even easier. When you're working with users, it is really easy to show them how to do things quickly and how to configure, change, and design stuff quickly."
"The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports"
"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."
"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."
"We have enterprise clients for the product."
"The stability of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is acceptable."
"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."
"The best features are the scalability and flexibility to implement applications on top of the BW."
"Initial setup was straightforward. It took maybe one week."
 

Cons

"Resolver GRC Suite does not have AI functionality, and maybe that could add some value."
"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."
"An area for improvement would be the user interface. They could also offer more on-demand applications free of cost."
"The dashboard that is a part of the RSA Archer could be more aesthetic."
"The interface just looks old."
"The product is expensive, and there are additional costs if you need to integrate more licenses or want more features."
"Archer's performance could be improved - older versions can be very slow, and the application crashes from time to time."
"A remaining area for improvement is integration. There should be built-in integration mechanisms, for example, for organizations switching from platforms like ServiceNow to Archer, instead of custom integrations for each client."
"Performance could be improved."
"Its customization features could be better."
"An additional feature I would like to see is the option to add wait time and integrate sources in wait time."
"Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong."
"Technical support could be better and faster."
"We cannot actively log in to the system. It should also improve support."
"I am working on features that are not functioning as expected, which creates significant difficulties in management."
"The learning curve is high."
"BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly."
"Technical support could be better and faster."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"At the higher end of the price scale, but provides better, more accessible functionality and customization than cheaper products."
"The price of RSA Archer is good. The price isn't too high considering it is a leading tool in the market."
"The price of the solution is very affordable."
"It is not expensive. It is reasonable. We only pay for the licensing."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"I am not sure about other companies, but it's quite expensive."
"RSA Archer's price is justifiable and not as expensive, compared to ServiceNow. I have heard that the licensing for ServiceNow is much more expensive. I'm unaware whether there are any additional costs after licensing fees."
"The pricing is okay. The licensing costs are very reasonable; it is very affordable to us."
"SAP BusinessObjects GRC is expensive."
"The license is costly."
"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."
"There is a yearly licensing cost. I would rate their pricing 4 out of 5."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data wi...
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. Whe...
What advice do you have for others considering SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
The overall rating for SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 8.5 out of 10. I would rate GRC solutions at eight. Nothing is perf...
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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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