Choosing between Archer and AuditBoard for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while Archer also covers HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST CSF. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Archer (7 vs 3)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
AuditBoard (4.5/5)
4.0/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2001, Archer by RSA is an enterprise integrated risk management platform used by large organizations and government agencies to manage risk, compliance, and policy programs. It provides a comprehensive suite for operational risk, third-party governance, audit management, and regulatory compliance. It holds a strong 4.0/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Houston, TX. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, NIST CSF.
4.5/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2014, AuditBoard transforms how audit, risk, ESG, and compliance professionals manage their programs. Enterprise-grade platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. It holds a excellent 4.5/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Cerritos, CA. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Archer | AuditBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0/5 (0 reviews) | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2001 | 2014 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX | Cerritos, CA |
| Frameworks | 7 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 2 |
| Framework | Archer | AuditBoard |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP | ||
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: AuditBoard has a notably higher user rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Also, Archer supports additional frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST CSF) that AuditBoard does not cover. Also, Archer has been in the market longer (since 2001), while AuditBoard (since 2014) brings a more modern approach. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your organization's specific compliance requirements, team size, and budget. We recommend requesting demos from both vendors before committing.
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