OnBoard vs BoardEffect

Choosing the right Board Management platform can impact your organization for years. At OnBoard, we believe everyone should have the best information possible before making a big decision.

And unlike BoardEffect, you can start a Free Trial with OnBoard, so you can experience the value of more informed and effective board meetings before you purchase. 

“What's not to love? We transitioned to OnBoard after using [BoardEffect] and OnBoard is by far the favorite for our staff and members. There is also an app that is very user friendly, and our members rave about the app.”

What Makes OnBoard Different?
It Starts With Happy Customers.

Every board has unique needs. OnBoard’s board intelligence platform offers value that comfortably addresses every organization – from local nonprofits to global corporations – with flexibility and scale.

BoardEffect

Meets Requirements​

9.3

9.0

Ease of Use

9.4

8.9

Ease of Setup

9.4

8.9

Ease of Admin

9.4

9.0

Quality of Support

9.6

9.2

Good Partner in Doing Business

9.6

9.2

Approval of Product Direction

9.6

8.8

Why Did You Switch From Boardeffect?

250+ Boards Have Made The Switch

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99%
Customer Retention
24/7
Global Support
#1
Reviewed board management software

End the Sunday-Night Board Scramble with OnBoard AI

Make prep simple with notes and highlights that follow you across devices. Start on your phone, finish on your iPad, and pick up in the book without losing your place. Share when it helps; keep it private when it doesn’t.

Engage the Room, Capture Everything

Capture the meeting, get an accurate transcript and outline, then generate an editable draft that fits your record.

Anchor on What Matters Before Diving In

Keep attention on outcomes with section briefs and expected decisions that prevent rabbit holes.

Turn Real Work into a Ready Agenda

Publish agendas earlier by turning notes or a file into a structured agenda with titles, presenters, and timing.

Get the Backstory with In-Context Answers

Get up to speed on your board’s history by prompting an assistant to retrieve insights from your governance record.

Spot Issues Before They Stall Progress

Surface emerging risks, themes, and compliance red flags so leaders anticipate and address problems.

Decisions to Done Pull

Pull tasks, owners, and deadlines from minutes and link unresolved items to future agendas to keep momentum.

Related Resources

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Download our digital brochure and discover why OnBoard is the leading board management solution.

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An interactive comparison worksheet to have on-hand when considering board management software

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A comprehensive guide on selecting a Board Management vendor that will make your board happy and keep meetings focused on strategy.

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