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# Best Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software

Last updated on August 17, 2026

How to find the right Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software?

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## What is governance, risk & compliance software and how do I choose the right one?

Researched by: [Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/)and reviewed by: [Lindsay Page](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lindsay-page/)

Updated on August 17, 2026

[Governance, risk & compliance (GRC) software](https://www.capterra.com/grc-software/) is a tool that helps a business's compliance manager handle their overall governance strategies related to corporate compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management. 

Most GRC software products are priced “per month” basis, and their entry-level pricing plan ranges from **$1.25 to $276+\***. An enterprise product priced higher may include additional features such as biometric authentication, lifecycle management, permission reports, incident management, and license and storage cost optimization.

First-time buyers consider budget, user needs, and integrations when evaluating options. To identify the best system for your needs, consult stakeholders on key vendor questions: 

_What are the specific risk management capabilities of the tool?_

_Does the tool allow audit management capabilities?_

_What are the data security and privacy measures taken by the software vendor?_

For more information consult our [Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

## ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (101 reviews)

Profile: [ManageEngine ADAudit Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/210774/ADAudit-Plus/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Track, alert, and report on changes across environments in real time to simplify audits, manage risks, and meet compliance mandates.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $595.00

Pricing details: Other, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating

- Compliance Management: 4.0 rating

- Governance: 4.0 rating

- Real-Time Monitoring: 4.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Reporting & Statistics: 2.0 rating

- Risk Alerts: 2.0 rating

- Third-Party Integrations: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Joseph D.

Reviewer details: Consumer Goods, 11-50 employees

Published: June 25, 2026

> "What I liked most about ManageEngine ADAudit Plus was how clearly it surfaces Active Directory activity in one place."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (101 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Mauricio A.

Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees

Published: June 29, 2026

> "As such, a product like ADAudit Plus is helpful in that, once it's been set up, can report things to the admin team via scheduled emails, which means that you're reading a set of reports in the morning as you start your day, which takes the look out of manually checking your Active Directory logs."

### Integrations tab

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/210774/ADAudit-Plus/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- ServiceNow: 5.0 rating

- Splunk Enterprise: 5.0 rating

- OpenText Core Behavioral Signals: 4.1 rating

- Syslog-ng: 4.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Mattia P.

Reviewer details: Food Production, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: July 23, 2025

> "Great experience, a great brand, really always recommended for all products, if you then have multiple applications integrated, they give the most"

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## Drata

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Profile: [Drata](https://www.capterra.com/p/218441/Drata/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Cloud-based security and compliance automation tool that continuously monitors and collects evidence of a company's security controls.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Other

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Drata connects with 94+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/218441/Drata/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Jira: 4.4 rating

- GitHub: 4.0 rating

- Google Cloud: 4.7 rating

- Cloudflare: 4.7 rating

- Datadog: 4.6 rating

- Checkr: 4.5 rating

- Auth0: 4.7 rating

- HR Cloud: 4.7 rating

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## TeamMate Risk & Compliance

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Profile: [TeamMate Risk & Compliance](https://www.capterra.com/p/151388/teammate-risk-compliance/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

TeamMate Risk & Compliance is an all‑in‑one GRC platform uniting risk, compliance, vendor, policy, and privacy management.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.01

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Compliance Management: 4.6 rating

- Risk Assessment: 4.5 rating

- Risk Analysis: 4.7 rating

- Secure Data Storage: 4.6 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Workflow Management: 3.0 rating

- User Management: 3.3 rating

- Document Storage: 3.5 rating

- Audit Management: 4.2 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Raul G.

Reviewer details: Consumer Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: December 5, 2025

> "The interface makes it easy to centralize risks, controls, assessments, and evidence, and the workflows are straightforward enough that both technical and non-technical users can adopt them quickly."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (39 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Raul G.

Reviewer details: Consumer Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: December 5, 2025

> "The interface makes it easy to centralize risks, controls, assessments, and evidence, and the workflows are straightforward enough that both technical and non-technical users can adopt them quickly."

### Integrations tab

TeamMate Risk & Compliance connects with 35+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/151388/teammate-risk-compliance/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Jira: 5.0 rating

- GitHub: 4.8 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 4.4 rating

- Confluence: 5.0 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Checkr: 4.5 rating

- FullContact: 4.0 rating

- Google Authenticator: 4.8 rating

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## SAI360

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Profile: [SAI360](https://www.capterra.com/p/242178/SAI360/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Our GRC Platform streamlines and automates all ethics, governance, risk, and regulatory compliance processes within a single solution.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

### Integrations tab

SAI360 connects with 10+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/242178/SAI360/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Jira: 4.4 rating

- Docusign: 4.7 rating

- Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating

- Workday Workforce Management: 4.5 rating

- OpenSesame: 4.1 rating

- Bamboo: 4.5 rating

- Salesforce Data Cloud: 4.1 rating

- Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker: 5.0 rating

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## ThirdLine

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Profile: [ThirdLine](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007267/ThirdLine/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Analytics for governments powering Continuous Risk Assessment, Audit Reports, Fraud Detection, and Monitoring. No Analyst Required.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Compliance Management: 5.0 rating

- Risk Analysis: 5.0 rating

- Risk Assessment: 5.0 rating

- Customizable Reports: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Data Visualization: 5.0 rating

- Risk Management: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)

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## Netwrix Change Tracker

Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Profile: [Netwrix Change Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/118082/NNT-Change-Tracker-Enterprise/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Configuration and change monitoring software to detect unauthorized changes and maintain system integrity across IT systems

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 2.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 3.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Other, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Not available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Not available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Not available

- Operational Risk Management: Not available

- Vendor Management: Not available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 2.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Netwrix Change Tracker connects with 2+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/118082/NNT-Change-Tracker-Enterprise/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- ServiceNow: 4.5 rating

- OpenText Core Behavioral Signals: 4.1 rating

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## Audit Prodigy

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Profile: [Audit Prodigy](https://www.capterra.com/p/171715/Audit-Prodigy/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Ease of spreadsheets and features of major GRC tools. Powerfully simple SaaS platform built by CAEs/CFOs. Perfect for mid-size teams.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per User, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Document Management: 5.0 rating

- Risk Assessment: 5.0 rating

- Secure Data Storage: 5.0 rating

- User Management: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Data Visualization: 4.0 rating

- Workflow Management: 4.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Audit Prodigy connects with 3+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/171715/Audit-Prodigy/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Okta: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating

- RSA Archer Suite: 3.9 rating

---

## AuditBoard

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (414 reviews)

Profile: [AuditBoard](https://www.capterra.com/p/148230/SOXHUB/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

AuditBoard transforms how audit, risk, and compliance professionals manage today’s risk landscape with a modern, connected platform.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Comprehensive audit process management

- Responsive and attentive support team

Cons:

- Recurring bugs and disruptions

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Compliance Management: 4.6 rating

- Risk Assessment: 4.2 rating

- Audit Management: 5.0 rating

- Document Management: 4.1 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Risk Analysis: 3.7 rating

- Customizable Reports: 3.9 rating

- Version Control: 4.2 rating

- Assessment Management: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Tracy M.

Reviewer details: Banking, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: September 24, 2025

> "How it's easy to navigate and use, there are always new enhancements coming out that helps utilize the system more. If there are issues, customer support is quick to respond and help resolve the issue."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (414 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Tracy M.

Reviewer details: Banking, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: September 24, 2025

> "We've implemented a lot of the new features that AuditBoard has rolled out and been utilizing Workstream for many organization wide certifications."

### Integrations tab

AuditBoard connects with 119+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/148230/SOXHUB/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Trello: 4.5 rating

- Jira: 3.0 rating

- Basecamp: 4.3 rating

- Asana: 4.5 rating

- Microsoft Teams: 4.5 rating

- HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Ashley R.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 10,001+ employees

Published: October 28, 2022

> "The integration of the WorkStream functionality with the Issue Management module tremendously helped our follow-up process which previous was very manual and Excel driven.  "

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## Onspring

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (105 reviews)

Profile: [Onspring](https://www.capterra.com/p/138931/Audit-Software/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

#1 RATED GRC software 5 years running. Start out-of-the-box or customize on your own to fit your risk program.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Other

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Risk Assessment: 4.8 rating

- Secure Data Storage: 4.8 rating

- Customizable Reports: 4.8 rating

- Compliance Management: 4.8 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Workflow Management: 4.5 rating

- Data Visualization: 4.6 rating

- Single Sign On: 4.8 rating

- Environmental Compliance: 4.5 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: TC S.

Reviewer details: Real Estate, 501-1,000 employees

Published: October 16, 2025

> "The interface is intuitive, and the ongoing enhancements have only made it stronger."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (105 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Kate A.

Reviewer details: Real Estate, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: October 16, 2025

> "You can start with a blank slate and build exactly what you need or use premade apps within the platform."

### Integrations tab

Onspring connects with 25+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/138931/Audit-Software/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Jira: 1.0 rating

- Docusign: 4.7 rating

- monday.com AI Work Platform: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 4.4 rating

- Paycor: 4.3 rating

- Microsoft Power BI: 4.6 rating

- ServiceNow: 4.5 rating

- Oracle PeopleSoft: 4.1 rating

- Azure DevOps Server: 4.5 rating

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## Corporater Business Management Platform

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Profile: [Corporater Business Management Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/47491/Corporater-Business-Management-Platform/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Corporater empowers medium and large organizations to govern, manage and assure Performance, Risk, and Compliance on a single platform.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.3 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (15 reviews)

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## KYC Portal

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Profile: [KYC Portal](https://www.capterra.com/p/160754/KYC-Portal/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Real-time, risk-driven lifecycle management platform with full ownership of policy automation, increased efficiencies and reduces risk.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: €28000.00

Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Not available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Not available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (16 reviews)

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## Rencore Governance

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Profile: [Rencore Governance](https://www.capterra.com/p/190608/Rencore-Platform/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Rencore Governance helps control, costs, risks, compliance and innovation speed of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Agents, and Power Platform.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.1 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.55

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Not available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Not available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Not available

- Environmental Compliance: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Rencore Governance connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/190608/Rencore-Platform/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Keepit: 4.8 rating

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## Resolver

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (80 reviews)

Profile: [Resolver](https://www.capterra.com/p/147599/Resolver/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Resolver’s Risk Intelligence software helps GRC teams turn data into actionable insight to reduce risk and drive value.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $10000.00

Pricing details: Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Compliance Management: 4.6 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.2 rating

- Risk Assessment: 4.3 rating

- Workflow Management: 4.3 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Document Management: 3.5 rating

- Audit Trail: 4.0 rating

- Audit Management: 4.0 rating

- Customizable Reports: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Ziad Y.

Reviewer details: Utilities, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: November 18, 2024

> "I like the high degree of customisation and the user-friendly interface and the ability to build custom templates and portals."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (80 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: KRISANPAL S.

Reviewer details: Business Supplies and Equipment, Self-employed

Published: October 14, 2025

> "Its report generating feature is very good and beneficial. If you are from the IT field then resolver helps you a lot in valuable management, cyber threats tracking or policy compliance. But like every tool it also has some weaknesses and one of its disadvantages is that its price can be a bit costly for small or startup companies. And training is also required for this because its features are of very advanced level but if you get trained with it then it becomes very beneficial and smooth for you."

### Integrations tab

Resolver connects with 9+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/147599/Resolver/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Jira: 4.4 rating

- Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- Workday HCM: 4.5 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- ServiceNow: 3.0 rating

- Workato: 4.6 rating

- Proteus: 4.3 rating

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## CRISAM

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Profile: [CRISAM](https://www.capterra.com/p/195455/CRISAM/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Integrated Management approach for decision-making and managing risks and opportunities.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Feature, One Time

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)

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## Essential ERM

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Profile: [Essential ERM](https://www.capterra.com/p/176625/Essential-ERM/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Essential ERM is enterprise risk management software that helps businesses manage risk, strategy, compliance, and ESG requirements.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $299.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Risk Assessment: 5.0 rating

- Customizable Reports: 5.0 rating

- Operational Risk Management: 5.0 rating

- Reporting & Statistics: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Risk Management: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Kate M.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Published: November 25, 2025

> "It offers straightforward interface and fictionality."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (26 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Kate M.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Published: November 25, 2025

> "It offers straightforward interface and fictionality."

### Integrations tab

Essential ERM connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/176625/Essential-ERM/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- VenTrack

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## FullyInControl

Profile: [FullyInControl](https://www.capterra.com/p/208082/FullyInControl/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

FullyInControl is a modular SaaS solution for managing risk, quality management and information security.

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

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## A1 Tracker

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (81 reviews)

Profile: [A1 Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/166909/A1-Tracker/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) combines CRM, claims, incidents, contracts, litigation, insurance, assets w/Analytics and Workflow.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $250.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Audit Management: 5.0 rating

- Incident Management: 5.0 rating

- Risk Analysis: 5.0 rating

- Third-Party Integrations: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Workflow Management: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Steven R.

Reviewer details: Construction, 201-500 employees

Published: September 15, 2023

> "Sandbox design and endless customization is where A1 truly shines. While we may not be the primary demographic for A1, they still worked with us to satisfy all of the needs of our business."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (81 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Shay S.

Reviewer details: Banking, 1-10 employees

Published: September 4, 2025

> "We used the program for claims management, and we liked the ability to customize the fields and pages to our liking."

### Integrations tab

A1 Tracker connects with 7+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/166909/A1-Tracker/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- QuickBooks Enterprise: 4.5 rating

- Cisco Duo: 4.7 rating

- SAP Business One: 4.3 rating

- SYSPRO: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating

- Workday Workforce Management: 4.5 rating

- Azure Active Directory External Identities: 4.0 rating

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## Optial SmartStart

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Profile: [Optial SmartStart](https://www.capterra.com/p/107047/Optial-SmartStart/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Optial SmartStart is a modular solution that supports and underpins an organisation's GRC activities.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $5000.00

Pricing details: Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Not available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Available

- Vendor Management: Not available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

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## Mitti (by SafetyCulture)

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (355 reviews)

Profile: [Mitti (by SafetyCulture)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141080/iAuditor/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Mitti (by SafetyCulture) connects your people, operational data and workflows into one operating picture. Every inspection, issue and a

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Comprehensive safety oversight platform

- Enhanced operational productivity

Cons:

- Recurring technical glitches

#### Starting price

Starting price: A$29.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.8 rating

- Document Management: 4.8 rating

- Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating

- Incident Management: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Task Management: 4.3 rating

- Workflow Management: 4.3 rating

- Real-Time Reporting: 4.0 rating

- Audit Management: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Mary C.

Reviewer details: Facilities Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: April 27, 2026

> "It has all the things we need in an app that combines Inspection results documentation and visualisation, Onboarding and Training, Contractor Management and Asset Management."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (355 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Ron H.

Reviewer details: Construction, 51-200 employees

Published: April 22, 2026

> "The system is user-friendly and allows teams to digitize inspections, audits, and checklists, which significantly improves efficiency compared to traditional paper-based processes."

### Integrations tab

Mitti (by SafetyCulture) connects with 16+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/141080/iAuditor/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Drive: 5.0 rating

- Dropbox: 4.5 rating

- Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating

- Google Sheets: 4.7 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 4.3 rating

- Zapier: 4.3 rating

- Procore: 4.5 rating

- Tableau: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Power BI: 4.7 rating

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## Netwrix Auditor

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (212 reviews)

Profile: [Netwrix Auditor](https://www.capterra.com/p/164872/Netwrix-Auditor/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Gain complete visibility and control over what's going on in your IT infrastructure.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per User, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Audit Trail: 5.0 rating

- Compliance Management: 4.8 rating

- Audit Management: 5.0 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Incident Management: 3.3 rating

- Customizable Reports: 3.5 rating

- Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating

- Issue Management: 3.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Atif R.

Reviewer details: Automotive, 5,001-10,000 employees

Published: July 16, 2024

> "User-Friendly Interface: Offers a web-based interface for easy access and management."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (212 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Zisis Z.

Reviewer details: Legal Services, 201-500 employees

Published: November 13, 2024

> "I like the way that collects data and instant alerts of non-compliance"

### Integrations tab

Netwrix Auditor connects with 8+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/164872/Netwrix-Auditor/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Idira Privileged Access Management: 4.3 rating

- Microsoft 365 Copilot: 4.5 rating

- OpenText Core Behavioral Signals: 4.1 rating

- LogRhythm SIEM: 4.4 rating

- IBM QRadar Incident Forensics: 4.8 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Geoff P.

Reviewer details: Utilities, 51-200 employees

Published: July 16, 2024

> "I'd like to see mSA integrated for easier manageability."

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## Intelex Compliance Tracking Software

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Profile: [Intelex Compliance Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/215201/Compliance-Tracking-Software/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Easily meet your regulatory and legal compliance tracking and management needs with Intelex Compliance Tracking Software. Try it free!

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $12.50

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Not available

- Risk Analysis: Not available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Not available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Risk Management: Not available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Not available

- Operational Risk Management: Not available

- Vendor Management: Not available

- Environmental Compliance: Available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Intelex Compliance Tracking Software connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/215201/Compliance-Tracking-Software/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- SAP Business One: 4.3 rating

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## HealthStream ComplyQ / SafetyQ

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Profile: [HealthStream ComplyQ / SafetyQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/176551/ComplyQ-SafetyQ/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Compliance innovated for high reliability.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $5.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- HIPAA Compliant: 5.0 rating

- Activity Dashboard: 4.5 rating

- Reporting & Statistics: 4.5 rating

- Third-Party Integrations: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)

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## Quality Manager

Profile: [Quality Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/238641/Quality-Manager/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Quality Manager is a cloud-based solution that helps prepare for annual regulatory surveys, mitigate risk, and elevate care quality.

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Not available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Not available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Not available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Not available

- Vendor Management: Not available

- Environmental Compliance: Not available

### Gallery tab

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## OnBoard

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,058 reviews)

Profile: [OnBoard](https://www.capterra.com/p/179015/OnBoard-Board-Portal/)

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### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

OnBoard is a leading board management software trusted by 6,000+ organizations. Experience the difference—start your free trial today.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Responsive and knowledgeable assistance

- Efficient real-time teamwork tools

Cons:

- Limited page customization options

- High cost for smaller organizations

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Document Management: 4.5 rating

- Secure Data Storage: 4.9 rating

- Third-Party Integrations: 4.7 rating

- User Management: 4.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Approval Process Control: 4.0 rating

- Activity Dashboard: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Warren H.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Published: August 16, 2021

> "Its very intuitive and interacts well with the Zoom virtual platform.  "

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (1,058 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Tatsiana K.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Published: May 14, 2026

> "The section that allows you to simply drag documents into a binder and create something within seconds is alright."

### Integrations tab

OnBoard connects with 11+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/179015/OnBoard-Board-Portal/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Drive: 4.8 rating

- Zoom Workplace: 4.5 rating

- Microsoft 365: 4.3 rating

- Microsoft Teams: 2.0 rating

- Microsoft Outlook: 4.6 rating

- iCloud: 4.6 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Hospitality, 501-1,000 employees

Published: August 23, 2023

> "Integration went smoothly."

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## Rippling

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (4,858 reviews)

Profile: [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Get SOC 2-ready fast with automated evidence collection and remediation across the audit lifecycle.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Intuitive and simple interface

- Automated onboarding workflows

Cons:

- Occasional bugs and slowdowns

- Cumbersome authentication requirements

#### Starting price

Starting price: $8.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Compliance Management: Available

- Risk Assessment: Available

- Risk Analysis: Available

- Audit Management: Available

- Incident Management: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Risk Management: Available

- IT Risk Management: Available

- Assessment Management: Available

- Operational Risk Management: Not available

- Vendor Management: Available

- Environmental Compliance: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Matt B.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Published: December 4, 2025

> "I really enjoy Rippling's user-friendly and smooth app interface, which feels very modern and aligns well with the latest tech trends."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (4,858 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Stefan V.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, 201-500 employees

Published: April 10, 2026

> "The payroll interface is my favorite part because it's clear, updates in a timely manner, can download paystubs, and can look up all the information related to my paty."

### Integrations tab

Rippling connects with 196+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Freshdesk: 4.5 rating

- LastPass: 4.6 rating

- Bitbucket: 4.6 rating

- Justworks: 4.6 rating

- BILL Accounts Payable & Receivable: 4.1 rating

- Hotjar: 4.6 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Published: May 14, 2026

> "Initially, we were impressed by the depth of integration across Rippling’s products, especially ATS and HRIS."

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Table of Contents

-   [What is governance, risk & compliance software?](#what-is-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)
-   [What are the core features of governance, risk & compliance software?](#what-are-the-core-features-of-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)
-   [What are the benefits of using governance, risk & compliance software?](#what-are-the-benefits-of-using-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)
-   [What are the potential issues with governance, risk & compliance software?](#what-are-the-potential-issues-with-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)
-   [How much does governance, risk & compliance software cost?](#how-much-does-governance-risk-and-compliance-software-cost)
-   [What is governance, risk & compliance software used for?](#what-is-governance-risk-and-compliance-software-used-for)
-   [Which software tools integrate with governance, risk & compliance software?](#which-software-tools-integrate-with-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)
-   [Key considerations when purchasing governance, risk & compliance software](#key-considerations-when-purchasing-governance-risk-and-compliance-software)

## What is governance, risk & compliance software?

[Governance, risk & compliance (GRC) software](https://www.capterra.com/grc-software/) is a tool that helps businesses manage their overall governance strategies related to corporate compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management. This includes tasks such as policy development, auditing procedures, and identifying potential risks or violations of regulations.

For example, the GRC tool may monitor changes in legal requirements to help businesses stay up-to-date on compliance issues. It could also assist in identifying potential risk areas within an organization's practices or procedures.

The regulatory compliance software assists in ensuring that business operations align with laws and industry standards while minimizing any possible security threats or operational hitches. By analyzing data from various levels within an organization, it provides transparency across different departments while offering valuable insights for decision making.

## What are the core features of governance, risk & compliance software?

-   **Governance:** Define, establish, and manage organizational policies and procedures. This helps ensure the company complies with regulatory requirements while effectively mitigating risk. This feature supports decision-making processes by providing insights into business operations through reports and analytics.
    
-   **Risk management:** Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could potentially impact business operations. The risk management feature facilitates risk assessment based on predefined criteria and provides visualization tools like heat maps for an easy understanding of the various calculated risks. It also allows planning strategies to mitigate identified potential threats.
    
-   **Compliance management:** Ensure the organization adheres to established guidelines, standards, and laws. Compliance management features in GRC software help track changes in regulations, assess risks associated with non-compliance, create policies that align with new compliance rules, and monitor adherence within the company.
    

## What are the benefits of using governance, risk & compliance software?

-   **Enhances risk management capabilities:** The governance and risk management software standardizes the process of identifying and managing potential risks to an organization. They leverage predictive analysis to provide comprehensive insights into risk factors while offering tools for effective mitigation strategies. This helps organizations proactively manage any threats before they become problematic, making business operations more secure and resilient against unforeseen challenges.
    
-   **Improves business decision making:** The tool provides comprehensive visibility into organizational risks and compliance status, enabling informed strategic decisions. It gathers data across various departments to give a holistic view of the risk landscape. This helps leaders make better business decisions because they have accurate information about potential threats and regulatory obligations that could impact their operations or reputation.
    
-   **Centralizes governance procedures:** A GRC software platform centralizes governance procedures by integrating all your compliance, risk, and governance data into a single platform. This enables seamless sharing of information across different departments while maintaining consistency in policies and control measures. It eliminates silos, reduces duplication of efforts, and ensures everyone is working from the same playbook when it comes to managing corporate risks and regulatory obligations.
    
-   **Monitors regulatory changes efficiently:** The tool helps monitor regulatory changes automatically, reducing the risk of non compliance. This type of system uses artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time tracking and notification about regulation updates in your industry, making it easier to adapt promptly and ensure that all operations remain compliant with current laws and regulations.
    

## What are the potential issues with governance, risk & compliance software?

-   **Complex user interface:** A complex user interface in GRC software can lead to confusion and inefficient use. Users may struggle to understand how the system works, leading to errors or misinterpretation of data. This could result in ineffective risk-mitigating strategies, which defeats the purpose of using such systems.
    
-   **Inefficient data integration:** Inefficient data integration could lead to inconsistent or inaccurate reporting. This makes it challenging for businesses to identify risks and comply with regulations accurately. It may also result in ineffective governance strategies as decisions might be based on incomplete or incorrect information.
    
-   **Limited customization options:** GRC software with limited customization may not cater to the specific needs of different organizations. Each organization has unique risk profiles and compliance requirements, so if the software lacks flexibility for user-specific modifications, it might lead to inefficient or inadequate governance structures within an organization.
    

## How much does governance, risk & compliance software cost?

Most GRC software products are priced “per month” basis, and their entry-level pricing plan ranges from **$1.25 to $276+\***. An enterprise product priced higher may include additional features such as biometric authentication, lifecycle management, permission reports, incident management, and license and storage cost optimization.

_\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offerings found on vendor websites as of August 16, 2024._

## What is governance, risk & compliance software used for?

GRC software tools help businesses comply with regulatory guidelines. However, depending on the data fed into the system and the available software features, it can have multiple use cases.

-   **Risk mitigation:** A CRG system provides a centralized platform to document and categorize various risks, from operational to strategic. It then helps assess the likelihood and impact of each risk, allowing businesses to prioritize them accordingly. Users can leverage the tool to build and implement an effective risk mitigation strategy, such as risk avoidance, risk transfer, risk reduction, or risk acceptance. The system can also create a detailed action plan to address identified risks, outlining responsibilities, timelines, and required resources. 
-   **Policy management:** The tool helps businesses create, manage, and distribute policies and procedures that align with compliance requirements. Users can leverage the tool to track employee adherence to policies and procedures, identifying any deviations or non-compliance issues. Based on these insights, users can assign compliance training to employees and track completion to ensure compliance in the future. 
-   **Process automation:** A GRC system automates routine tasks such as policy distribution, risk assessment, and compliance reporting. It monitors risks and identifies potential threats in real time to alert the system administrator. This helps them to proactively address issues before they escalate, while shaving off some time and resources to focus on risk evaluation and mitigation. Additionally, the tool’s automated reporting feature generates customized reports that meet regulatory requirements and facilitate the internal audit process.
    

## Which software tools integrate with governance, risk & compliance software?

A GRC tool integrates with various solutions for data export and import. We looked across thousands of reviews from the software users to identify the products users frequently mentioned they integrated with their tools:

-   **Jira** [task management system](https://www.capterra.com/task-management-software/) and GRC software integration centralize the tracking and management of tasks related to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. The integration can standardize workflows by automating the assignment of tasks based on risk assessment and compliance requirements. Additionally, teams can collaborate effectively by sharing information, tracking progress, and communicating updates within a unified system. 
-   **Confluence** is an [objective and key results (ORK) tool](https://www.capterra.com/okr-software/) that integrates with GRC software to align the governance, risk, and compliance initiatives with the business’s objectives and desired results. This helps identify and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and impact, allowing organizations to focus on the most critical issues. 
-   **Slack,** a [team communication tool](https://www.capterra.com/team-communication-software/), integrates with GRC software to enable real-time communication with relevant stakeholders about changes to GRC policies, procedures, or risk assessment. This promotes timely awareness and action. The integration allows team members to share documents, brainstorm ideas, and alert users about risk identification in real time. 
-   **Github** [application development software](https://www.capterra.com/application-development-software/) integrates with a GRC tool to facilitate app developers and risk management teams with a centralized platform to monitor the app development process for potential risks, vulnerabilities, and non-compliance issues. 
-   **Zoom Workplace** is a [video conferencing system](https://www.capterra.com/video-conferencing-software/) that integrates with a governance, risk, and compliance management system to provide a platform for team members to connect on video calls with remote team members and discuss policies and processes. Participants can share screens, documents, and presentations during the video conferences, fostering real-time interaction.
    

_\*We identified these integrations mentioned most often in verified reviews of energy management software published on Capterra within the past two years (as of August 16, 2024)._

## Key considerations when purchasing governance, risk & compliance software

-   **Evaluate its risk management capabilities:** Evaluating the risk management capabilities of GRC software is crucial as they help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively. A good system will facilitate comprehensive risk assessments, provide solutions for potential issues, and help maintain compliance with different regulations. Without robust risk management capabilities, the organization may face financial loss or legal issues due to non-compliance or unidentified risks, which can hinder business operations.
    
-   **Check its internal audit management capabilities:** Audit management capabilities are vital in GRC software as they ensure compliance with regulations, identify risks, and track corrective actions. This feature helps to automate the audit process, reducing time spent on manual tasks while increasing accuracy. Therefore, it's crucial for efficient governance and risk mitigation strategies within an organization.
    
-   **Verify its data security and privacy measures:** Governance risk software helps manage an organization's governance, risk, and compliance with regulations. As such, they hold sensitive data about the company’s operations and potentially customer information too. Therefore it is critical to verify the security measures in place to prevent any potential breaches that can lead to serious consequences for your business.
    

**Sources**

Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s governance, risk & compliance software directory](https://www.capterra.com/grc-software/). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra's directory that offer them. 

**Disclaimer**

This governance, risk & compliance software buyers guide was authored by Capterra's content team. We develop our guides using the author's expertise, insights from 2M+ unique user reviews, and our proprietary data science algorithms to identify trends in user sentiment, preferences, and priorities. Some text was generated with assistance from artificial intelligence tools.