--- description: Learn more about BoardEffect pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: BoardEffect Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Board Management Software](/directory/30899/board-management/software) > [BoardEffect](/software/151082/boardeffect) # BoardEffect Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/151082/boardeffect Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151082/boardeffect?page=2) > Cloud-based tool that enables volunteer boards to streamline board processes, enhance communication and promote accountability. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 127 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BoardEffect? It is designed for nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organizations, credit unions, community banks, and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 127 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Diligent - **Location**: New York, US - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Full pricing information is available on request. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Agenda Management - Calendar Management - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Committee Management - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Customizable Branding - Document Management Software - Electronic Signature - File Sharing Software - Forms Management - Host Controls - Knowledge Base Management - Meeting Notes - Meeting Preparation Tools - Member Directory - Minutes Management - Polls/Voting - Scheduling Software - Search/Filter - Secure Data Storage - Self Service Portal - Task Management Software - Third-Party Integrations - Unified Directory - Video Conferencing Software ## Integrations (8 total) - GoTo Meeting - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - Okta - Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud - Tableau - ZooM ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Board Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30899/board-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Board Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30899/board-management/software) - [Meeting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30802/meeting/software) - [Portal Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/14/portal/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I have used a few different kinds, and BoardEffect has been the best one. ----- ### "BoardEffect" — 4.0/5 > **Wendy** | *July 10, 2025* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Basic, clean and usability is positive. I have implemented BoardEffect at two organizations. We were looking for a cost-effective, simple solution. > > **Cons**: Previous experience with BoardEffect and support was more positive than today. Because we are looking for a cost-effective, simple solution, the price may be at the high end. > > Mostly positive. As of late, the integration with Diligent has been disappointing. Incorrect information has been shared and changed. Planning and preparing our users for this integration has been confusing. As an administrator there are unknowns of what to expect. My confidence in a successful transition is low. ----- ### "Great Work\!" — 4.0/5 > **Sue** | *July 22, 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great customer support, fairly user friendly, agenda management was very helpful, project and task management work well. > > **Cons**: It was a bit confusing when we first started, but it got easier once I played with it. Overall, it is good. > > The customer support was excellent\! (Thank you, \[sensitive content hidden\].) It was great to be able to reach out to the group and have them attend one of our BOD meetings virtually, to give an update. It is great having everything organized in the Workrooms for each of our committees. ----- ### "User Friendly access" — 5.0/5 > **Rainos** | *April 8, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: User friendly, easy access to documents in one place > > **Cons**: Navigation could be simplified to make it easy to documents you need ----- ### "Simplifies Board Meetings" — 5.0/5 > **amit** | *December 13, 2024* | Program Development | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Preparing for board meetings was much easier as I could share documents securely and update agendas in real-time. > > **Cons**: The app could use a more modern interface, but it’s still functional and reliable. > > It's an effective solution for organizing and streamlining board communications and meetings. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151082/boardeffect?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151082/boardeffect) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data