BoardEffect Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
BoardEffect pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $2K to $20K per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
BoardEffect offers 2 pricing tiers: Pro, Plus. The Plus plan is larger or more complex boards.
Compared to other board management software, BoardEffect is positioned at the premium price point.
All BoardEffect Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | Contact | Contact | Small to mid-sized nonprofit boards |
| Plus | Contact | Contact | Larger or more complex boards |
View all features by plan
Pro
- AI board book summaries
- Agenda tools
- Surveys/templates
- Essential board management
Plus
- All Pro features
- Minutes
- Messenger
- Integrations
- Insights
Get a custom BoardEffect quote
Enter your work email and we'll send you a detailed cost breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does BoardEffect cost?
BoardEffect offers custom pricing based on your organization's needs, with two main plans: Pro and Plus. Based on market research, pricing typically ranges from $2,000-$20,000/year, with a median around $8,000/year for nonprofit organizations. BoardEffect emphasizes fair, flexible pricing designed for mission-driven organizations with limited budgets.
02 What is GovernAI and what does it do?
GovernAI is BoardEffect's AI-assisted governance toolkit that includes: 1) AI Board Book Summarization for condensing materials into actionable insights, 2) AI Meeting Minutes and Actions that capture key decisions and action items, and 3) AI Smart Prep that surfaces themes and questions from materials. GovernAI is opt-in, trained only for your use, and produces clearly labeled AI outputs.
03 Is BoardEffect only for nonprofits?
While BoardEffect is specifically designed for nonprofit and volunteer boards with pricing and features tailored to mission-driven organizations, it can be used by any organization seeking cost-effective board management. Educational institutions, associations, foundations, and small to mid-sized corporate boards also use BoardEffect.
04 Does BoardEffect offer a free trial?
Yes, BoardEffect offers a free trial so you can test the platform's features before committing. Contact their team to request trial access and see how the Pro and Plus plans meet your governance needs.
05 How does BoardEffect compare to Diligent Boards?
BoardEffect and Diligent Boards are both owned by Diligent, but serve different markets. BoardEffect targets nonprofits and educational boards with more affordable pricing ($2,000-$20,000/year) and simplified features, while Diligent Boards serves large enterprises and public companies ($6,000-$50,000+/year) with advanced compliance and security. BoardEffect now runs on the Diligent One Platform, providing enterprise security at nonprofit-friendly prices.
06 Can BoardEffect integrate with Microsoft Teams?
Yes, BoardEffect integrates with Microsoft 365, including Excel for collaborative editing directly within the platform. For video conferencing, BoardEffect supports Zoom and GoToMeeting integration. While direct Microsoft Teams meeting integration isn't specifically listed, the Microsoft 365 integration enables file collaboration and SSO via Azure AD.