Diligent Boards Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Diligent Boards pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $5K to $50K 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
Diligent Boards offers 3 pricing tiers: Essential, Pro, Enterprise. The Pro plan is growing boards.
Compared to other board management software, Diligent Boards is positioned at the premium price point.
All Diligent Boards Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Contact | Contact | Small organizations |
| Pro | Contact | Contact | Growing boards |
| Enterprise | Contact | Contact | Fortune 1000 companies |
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Essential
- Basic board management
- Digital transformation
- Governance best practices
Pro
- All Essential features
- End-to-end security
- Board meeting preparation
- D&O questionnaires
Enterprise
- All Pro features
- Committee effectiveness tools
- Proxy season preparation
- Advanced analytics
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Diligent Boards cost per year?
Diligent Boards pricing ranges from approximately $6,000/year for small boards with basic features to $50,000+/year for large enterprise deployments. The median cost is around $23,800/year. Pricing is based on board size, user count, and required features. Implementation fees of $15,000-$40,000 are typically charged separately.
02 Does Diligent Boards offer a free trial?
Yes, Diligent Boards offers a free trial period, though the duration varies based on your organization's needs. Contact their sales team to request a demo and trial access. There is no permanent free tier available.
03 What are the hidden costs of Diligent Boards?
Hidden costs include implementation and onboarding fees ($15,000-$40,000), user training programs, additional licenses beyond the base package, premium support tiers, custom integration development, annual price increases (3-8%), and data migration fees from legacy systems.
04 Is Diligent Boards suitable for small organizations?
Diligent Boards is primarily designed for large enterprises and organizations in regulated industries. The high cost and complexity make it less suitable for small nonprofits or startups. Smaller organizations should consider alternatives like Boardable or OnBoard that offer more affordable pricing tiers.
05 How does Diligent Boards compare to BoardEffect?
Both are owned by Diligent, but BoardEffect targets nonprofits and educational boards with lower pricing and simpler features, while Diligent Boards serves large enterprises and public companies requiring advanced security and compliance. BoardEffect is more cost-effective for mission-driven organizations, while Diligent Boards offers more robust enterprise capabilities.
06 What security features does Diligent Boards provide?
Diligent Boards offers enterprise-grade encryption, secure document sharing with granular permissions, audit trails, multi-factor authentication, SOC 2 Type II compliance, GDPR compliance, remote wipe capabilities, and advanced access controls suitable for highly regulated industries.