The closest alternatives to Workiva on Lister are AuditBoard and Alteryx, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
How to choose an alternative to Workiva
Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
- AuditBoard: SOX compliance and collaborative auditing
- Alteryx: Complex data blending and preparation
- Drata: SaaS companies and tech startups seeking rapid SOC 2 certification
- Riskified: E-commerce businesses managing payment fraud and chargeback risk
- LogicGate: Regulated enterprises needing structured GRC workflows and audit trails
- OneTrust: Large enterprises managing multiple compliance domains globally
- Domo: Cloud native business intelligence
- ServiceNow: IT service management automation
- Archer by Broadcom: Regulated industries including financial services and healthcare with complex compliance needs
- Compliance.ai: Highly regulated industries requiring real-time regulatory intelligence
Closest to Workiva by the rankings they share: AuditBoard (2 rankings) and Alteryx (2 rankings).
Stated starting prices: Alteryx ($5,195 per user per year) and Drata ($4,000 per year).
Custom or quote-based pricing: AuditBoard, Riskified, LogicGate, OneTrust, Domo, ServiceNow, Archer by Broadcom and Compliance.ai.
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
Each alternative in brief
01
Connected audit, risk, and compliance
#3 in Top 10 Compliance Management Software: AuditBoard combines audit management, internal controls, and compliance monitoring into a single platform. It streamlines workflow for audit teams and enables continuous monitoring of control effectiveness.
PROS- Highly intuitive interface
- Strong SOX and compliance features
CONS- Steep pricing for smaller teams
- Implementation can take time
90.3
02
Analytics for all
#7 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: Alteryx provides self-service analytics and data preparation tools. Enables risk and compliance teams to automate data workflows for risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
PROS- Powerful data blending capabilities
- No coding required for complex workflows
CONS- Very high annual licensing cost
- Steep learning curve for non technical staff
81.0
03
Automated compliance for SaaS and high-growth companies
#1 in Top 10 Compliance Management Software: Drata automates evidence collection and documentation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance. It integrates with 300+ applications to continuously gather compliance data, reducing the time teams spend on manual audits.
PROS- Intuitive interface with minimal onboarding friction
- Real-time automation significantly reduces manual audit preparation
CONS- Limited flexibility for heavily customised compliance requirements
- Can be expensive for very early-stage startups
95.0
04
Enterprise fraud and risk management for digital commerce
#1 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: Riskified specialises in chargeback protection, fraud detection, and risk intelligence for e-commerce and digital payments. Uses machine learning and behavioral analytics to prevent fraud in real time.
PROS- Purpose-built for e-commerce with deep payment processor integrations
- Real-time fraud decisioning reduces manual review overhead significantly
CONS- Pricing not transparent; requires sales consultation
- Less applicable outside digital commerce verticals
95.0
05
Integrated risk, compliance, and audit management platform
#2 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: LogicGate provides workflow-driven governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) tools. Enables organisations to document, track, and report on risks and compliance controls across departments.
PROS- No-code workflow builder allows rapid deployment without IT overhead
- Strong audit and evidence management for compliance reporting
CONS- Higher setup cost and consulting fees for complex implementations
- Learning curve for advanced customisation features
92.7
06
Enterprise privacy, security, and governance platform
#2 in Top 10 Compliance Management Software: OneTrust provides integrated compliance management for privacy (GDPR, CCPA), security (ISO 27001), and governance frameworks. Its unified platform handles multiple regulatory domains with a centralized control centre.
PROS- Comprehensive coverage across privacy, security, and governance
- Sophisticated workflow automation for complex organisations
CONS- Higher implementation cost and longer deployment timeline
- Steep learning curve due to extensive feature set
92.7
07
The Business Cloud
#3 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: Domo combines data integration, business intelligence, and operational analytics. Allows organisations to build risk dashboards that consolidate data from multiple sources for holistic risk visibility.
PROS- Strong cloud native architecture
- Real time data updates and alerts
CONS- High cost for smaller businesses
- Complex implementation process
90.3
08
Workflow automation for digital business
#4 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: ServiceNow provides a cloud-based platform for enterprise IT, HR, and business operations. Includes dedicated GRC modules for integrated risk, compliance, and audit management alongside ITSM capabilities.
PROS- Unified platform experience
- Excellent IT service integration
CONS- Implementation can be time-consuming
88.0
09
Comprehensive GRC and risk management platform
#5 in Top 10 Risk Management Platforms: Archer is a mature GRC platform owned by Broadcom. Provides integrated risk assessment, control monitoring, compliance management, and incident reporting across enterprise operations.
PROS- Mature platform with extensive regulatory framework templates built in
- Strong reporting and evidence management for audit and compliance
CONS- User interface considered outdated compared to modern SaaS competitors
- Deployment and customisation can be time-consuming and expensive
85.7
10
Regulatory intelligence and compliance management platform
#5 in Top 10 Compliance Management Software: Compliance.ai tracks regulatory changes across jurisdictions and frameworks, alerting teams to new rules affecting their operations. It combines intelligence gathering with compliance management workflows.
PROS- Leading regulatory intelligence capability across multiple jurisdictions
- Automated alerts reduce manual monitoring burden
CONS- Compliance module less mature than dedicated compliance platforms
- Premium pricing for intelligence capability
85.7