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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of GOAT Risk Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 5.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SD Stuart D FOUNDER - Director - Client and Commercial PracticeManagement Consulting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “GOAT Risk complements our guided sensemaking approach by providing a robust platform that supports meaningful conversations, clear ownership, effective action tracking and practical reporting.“ July 27, 2026 KS Khaled S Project ManagerEnvironmental Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “When it came to scheduling risk reviews, there was a problem of flexibility of calendar rules.“ April 15, 2025 RT Rory T Financial ControllerConstruction, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Very intuitive and accessible system for users with a high level of customisation allowing specific organisational requirements to be met.“ October 17, 2025 DH Duncan H COOInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Email alert / workflow lacks detail needed to engage users without other prompts“ August 7, 2023 GM George M Risk and Compliance DirectorLegal Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The system is also much better value for money when compared against other systems and the team at GOAT provide helpful advice on how to maximise use of the system.“ September 23, 2025 DJ Daniel J Information Security Risk and Compliance OfficerBiotechnology, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “They are often complicated to use, require users to undergo substantial training, and cost an absolute fortune.“ August 8, 2023 VL Vince L Assurance and Volunteer SupervisorPublic Relations and Communications, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The product is simple and has a great pricing structure which helps a small organisation like ours.“ December 9, 2025 JW Jean W Group project officerFood Production, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “No possibility to have geography categorisation , not convenient for large group if it is to be cascade in different regions and production site.“ January 28, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 72 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Philip P. Chief Executive Officer Individual & Family Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GOAT - happy Board, happy life" March 20, 2026 5.0 Extremely positive - I highly recommend this system to other not-for-profit execs who struggle to find the time to fully engage in a risk approach to their work. GOAT makes your life easier, and it will be well received by everyone in your organisation, especially your Board. Pros GOAT is very easy to use - I set it up myself within a day. It has the functions I need, and I am not paying for functions I don't need. The GOAT team support for me directly and through regular updates and subscriber meetings. The system is growing and improving all the time. My Board love the reports. It has made my risk management so much more efficient. Cons I don't have any cons right now - it does what I want, and I could not be more satisfied. As a bit of a beginner, there may be things I want, but the team have been more than willing to my needs and finding ways to meet them. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Excel was cumbersome and just didn't cut it with reporting. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions March 23, 2026 Hi Philip, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a helpful (and glowing!) review :) We’re delighted to hear that GOAT Risk™ is creating real value for both you and the Board, and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience in a way that will help others make more informed decisions too. Best wishes, Team GOAT AL Alina L. Head of Risk and Internal Controls Facilities Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Modern Risk Management Made Easy" July 28, 2026 5.0 GOAT has transformed the way our organisation manages risk by enabling us to move away from cumbersome Excel-based risk registers and adopt a more modern, structured approach. The platform has improved stakeholder engagement, making it easier for risk owners and management teams to participate in the risk management process. Its intuitive interface, clear workflows, and centralised reporting provide greater visibility of risks, controls, and mitigation actions across the business. GOAT has strengthened accountability, enhanced the quality of risk discussions, and supported more informed decision-making. Overall, it has helped embed a stronger risk culture and improve risk management effectiveness across the organisation. Pros Smooth implementation, excellent customer support, and no reliance on external consultants made adoption effortless. Cons Bespoke reporting capability is not clearly explained Control assessment module , including control library could be better expliained. Alternatives considered [CoreStream GRC](https://www.capterra.com/p/136053/CoreStream-GRC/)[Diligent Boards](https://www.capterra.com/p/149069/Diligent-Boards/) Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Cost and deployment time were critical for us Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 17, 2026 Hi Alina, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind and helpful review. We also really appreciate your suggestions around providing clearer guidance on bespoke reporting, Control Assessments and the Control Library. Short videos covering these areas are available within the system’s Support & Training section, and within the next few weeks we’ll also be adding a new interactive tour. This will provide more detailed, step-by-step guidance on these features, as well as many other areas of GOAT Risk™. We hope you find this helpful, and thanks again for your valuable feedback. cS carl S. DirectoR Occuational Health Safety and Wellbeing Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "director occupational health, safety and wellbeing" July 29, 2026 3.0 It has taken us a while to appreciate the digital -user interface, especially with the manual data entry Pros the focus on risk ownership, especially in the assignment of hazards, controls and actions. Additionally the dynamic structure and use of the Risk Assessment Martix. This allowed dialogical processed to central to use of GOAT Cons the onscreen navigation is not intuitive and requires a lot of user time before it feels like a natural navigation process. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions July 30, 2026 Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review Carl - it's very much appreciated by the whole team. SD Stuart D. FOUNDER - Director - Client and Commercial Practice Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Strong Platform Backed by a Great Partnership" July 27, 2026 5.0 Our experience with GOAT Risk has been extremely positive. The platform provides a practical, flexible and intuitive foundation for helping organisations strengthen their approach to risk, governance and accountability. As a consulting partner, we've found the GOAT Risk team collaborative, responsive and committed to delivering positive outcomes for our shared clients. GOAT Risk complements our guided sensemaking approach by providing a robust platform that supports meaningful conversations, clear ownership, effective action tracking and practical reporting. We look forward to continuing our partnership and the value it delivers for clients. Pros GOAT Risk is practical, intuitive and flexible, making it easy to configure for different organisations. As a consulting partner, we've found it provides a strong platform for helping our clients manage risk, assign actions, improve reporting and build greater ownership across their teams. Cons As with any configurable platform, there's a learning curve to get the most from all of its capabilities. The GOAT team has been responsive to feedback, and ongoing improvements continue to enhance the user experience. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions July 29, 2026 Thanks for such a positive and thoughtful review, Stuart. We’re delighted to hear that GOAT Risk™ is delivering genuine value for you and the organisations you support. Your feedback is hugely appreciated, and we look forward to continuing to work together. VL Vince L. Assurance and Volunteer Supervisor Public Relations and Communications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "'Ewe' can't beat GOAT risk" December 9, 2025 5.0 Positive. The product is simple and has a great pricing structure which helps a small organisation like ours. Transition and implementation from our old risk system was really easy. The staff at GOAT are always helpful and friendly, and they respond to queries really quickly. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Pros It is so simple. Huge plus for us. Its a 'pick up and go' product that needed very little training. Reporting is quick and easy, which was a chore with out previous system. We are very happy as an organisation. Cons Nothing major really. Some tweaks such as a click to a square rather than a drag on the matrix could be useful? General functionality is great though. Switched from [Ideagen Quality Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/155354/Ideagen-Quality-Management/) Cost and ease of use. Showing the team a new system can be a worry, but the ease of use put people at ease. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions December 10, 2025 Hi Vince - thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and helpful review - we really appreciate it. And of course, we're delighted to hear that you and the team there are happy with the system and support. MC Michael C. Head of Enterprise and Operational Risk, Trading Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product backed up by even greater service" December 19, 2025 5.0 its been pleasure to work with GOAT in all interactions from initial enquiries through purchase and implementation to feature requests and the monthly webinars with other GOAT customers. Pros The intuitive nature of the system itself, the almost instant implementation and great in built tools for users to learn. This coupled with the responsiveness of the GOAT team for any issue and the way features and improvements can be suggested and discussed, means it feels like they are a partner in the Risk Management team rather than just another software vendor. The fact that they manage to deliver this level of service for such great price really is a testament to the organisation. Cons Very little as the constant improvements seem to resolve most issues. For example risk review dates were a bit clunky but GOAT took on feedback from clients and redesigned this to give much more granular control. Alternatives considered [CRISAM](https://www.capterra.com/p/195455/CRISAM/)[Inclus](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007018/Inclus/) Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Simplicity, ease/ speed of setup, price, ability to get business buy-in quickly. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions December 28, 2025 Hi Michael - thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear the system is working well for you and appreciate your continued feedback as we continue to evolve the platform. BR Ben R. Director Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple and flexible (in the best ways)" August 13, 2025 5.0 Great experience all round with a really straightforward way to get a risk management system up and running with excellent visibility of our risk universe. Much simpler than other overcomplicated systems we considered. Pros Very flexible solution that can operate as a standalone risk management system without requiring integrations to other systems. Excellent customer support throughout and great value for money. Cons Because there are lots of areas you can customise, sometimes it's difficult to remember where all the different settings can be configured. But customer support are very quick to advise so this doesn't matter too much. Alternatives considered [Vanta](https://www.capterra.com/p/211459/Vanta/) Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Others were way too over-complicated for what we needed Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 14, 2025 Thanks for taking the time to leave such a helpful review Ben - we really appreciate it! VR Verified Reviewer Group Risk Manager Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A great tool to embed risk management within a large organisation" October 16, 2020 5.0 Pros \- Ease of use - Pricing model - Tips in the system of how to get more out of the software Cons In some ways, it's simplistic nature can be a limitation. But overall, in a generally immature risk environment the simple nature allows for greater adoption making it accessible to non risk experts Alternatives considered [MetricStream Enterprise Risk Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/107345/MetricStream-Risk-Management/)[SureCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/174655/SureCloud/) Reason for choosing GOAT Risk \- Ease of use - Pricing model - Simple implementation - No training required Review Source EH Eyad H. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My GOAT Risk Review" July 28, 2025 5.0 the overall experience is positive, with me highlighting excellent customer support and a positive impact on my organization's risk culture. Pros Because its Ease of Use, Intuitive Design, Visual Outputs and Reports and Fast Onboarding and Excellent Support. Cons Its Limited Customization, Navigation Issues, Visibility Limitations, Feature Set and Inability to Delete Templates. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions July 29, 2025 Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review Eyad. And please do drop us a line at support@goatrisksolutions.com if you'd like to discuss the navigation and/or visibility issues you mention - the system does have rules and functionality in these areas. The same goes for Templates which can be customised and then deleted as required. RT Rory T. Financial Controller Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GOAT Risk Review" October 17, 2025 5.0 Very happy with the product and support provided by the GOAT team. Feedback received from users/risk owners has been overwhelmingly positive. Pros Very intuitive and accessible system for users with a high level of customisation allowing specific organisational requirements to be met. Excellent and personalised customer support is on hand whenever required. Cons Standard reporting formats from the system can feel slightly cumbersome at times, however functionality to export to Excel allows for bespoke reporting. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions October 24, 2025 Thanks Rory, Great to hear you and your users are enjoying using GOAT. Danny and the rest of the GOAT Team cW colin W. Internal Auditor and Risk Consultant Import and Export Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GOAT Risk Review" July 26, 2024 5.0 As a small company with a diverse, extensive and complex range of risks, we were looking for a flexible, adaptable solution to help us document, manage and report on risk. The GOAT system more than meets our needs, at the same time providing exceptional value for money. Pros Whilst GOAT is set up with a standard configuration, the flexibility to revise and adapt the system to meet your own specific needs is a major plus! Cons My only minor criticism of the system relates to the reporting module which does not have the facility to output into Word or Powerpoint; in my eyes this would be beneficial. Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Price and flexibility of the system in comparison with its competitors. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 5, 2024 Thanks for taking the time to leave such a helpful and comprehensive review Colin. We've captured your comments relating to reporting, and will make sure to keep you informed of any system developments planned in this area. AB Alan B. Head of Regulatory Affairs Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great product, simple to use, efficient and cost effective." August 10, 2022 5.0 I have found GOAT ti be a really useful tool that has allowed us to evolve from the old spreadsheet recording system. It makes the management, oversight and reporting of risks more collaborative and straight-forward. Pros The application has been very simple to implement within the company, and the support from \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] has been great. It is an intuitive product and our managers have been able to pick it up with minimal training. Having the ability to create and use custom fields has been useful for us. Cons Not being able to add our our titles to custom reports was disappointing, however I can completely understand the limitations following a chat with \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]. We have found a workaround, which meets our requirements locally. Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Not applicable Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 17, 2022 Thanks for this honest review Alan, we love that you see the flexibility of GOAT and are open to these workarounds. DA Dougie A. Head of Risk Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cost Effective Solution for ERM" April 4, 2024 5.0 Pros The GOAT Team are continuously improving he product based on feedback Cons Formatting issues with text input sometimes impacts reporting tools Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions April 10, 2024 Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review Dougie :) With regards to the formatting issues, we're assuming this is relating to where text is being copied and pasted between fields? We'll drop you a private message in this regard. TW Tina W. Group Compliance Officer Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Goat risk review" February 9, 2023 5.0 It's an excellent product that has enabled risk management to become embedded in the business. This is a direct consequence of its simplicity and ease of use. Our team loves Goat. Pros This software is easy to use and intuitive. Cons I cannot think of anything. Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Ease of use - it was clear that it could be rolled out easily and training was minimal as it's so intuitive. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions February 10, 2023 Thank you for such a glowing review Tina! We're so delighted you and the team there are enjoying GOAT Risk :-) SV Stefan V. Chief Financial Officer Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great product" September 30, 2024 5.0 Pros It has simplified the risk management process. We also like the clean look and feel of GOAT risk. Cons It is still very manual to add information. There are not enough templates we can implement if we are not a risk specialist. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions October 2, 2024 Thanks for taking the time to leave such a helpful review Stefan - it's much appreciated. We're really pleased to hear that the system is helping you simplify the risk management process whilst also being 'easy on the eye'! SC Stuart C. Business Manager Sports Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Sports Focus employs a GOAT" December 20, 2023 4.0 So far it is meeting our needs. We haven't fully explored the system yet. We are still working through the best way to utilise our subscription of 5 users and 1 profile. Pros Customisation Seems simple to use Quite intuitive Cons You don't know what you don't know, so if you're unfamiliar with Risk Management, it can be time consuming as you test the platform out. Creating appropriate KRI can be challenging. There's not a lot of depth to the tutorials. Being in the southern hemisphere, I'm reliant on the tutorials to provide quick answers. No archive system for eliminated or obsolete risks. The response to create another profile for archiving means an escalation in cost from $600 to $1800 per annum. Reason for choosing GOAT Risk The others were mainly cost prohibitive with features well beyond our needs. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions December 21, 2023 Hi Stuart. Firstly, thanks so much for taking the time to write this helpful review. Please drop us an email, or request help from within the Support & Training area if you need assistance at any time. If you'd prefer to jump on a call to discuss KRIs or indeed anything else, including configuration, or just risk management and best practice in general, please let us know. We're happy to join a very early morning or evening call here in the UK to overcome the time zone challenges! CT Carmen T. Head of Governance & Secretarial Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product " February 16, 2023 5.0 Goat has simplified our risk management process and its ease of use has changed the risk culture throughout our organisation. I would highly recommend this product. Pros It includes risk theory without being overwhelming. We have noticed that people with no formal risk management training were able to use the product. Cons None, the developers are always open to suggestions. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions February 20, 2023 Hi Carmen! Thank you so much for taking the time to write and leave us such a positive review. We're really delighted to hear that the tool has simplified your process and improved risk culture. Warmest regards, Scott. CK Charles K. Risk Manager Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GOAT Risk Solutions" February 2, 2022 5.0 You shouldn't compare GOAT Risk Solutions with other Enterprise solutions as this would not be a fair comparison. GOAT is intended to offer a more immediate inexpensive exploration into managing risk with opportunity to customise if further functionality is required. Pros Ease of use and immediate impact on categorisation of risk. Cons Lack of configurable options 'out the box'. Reason for choosing GOAT Risk Cost Review Source MJ Marius J. Manager Health and Safety Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Ease of overall use" April 25, 2024 5.0 Very positive overall. The customer support function and abilities are superb. Calls are answered within hours. Pros The setup was painless and the ease of use in general is very good. Cons None comes to mind. It was however slightly difficult at the outset to draw reports and to customize reports. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions April 28, 2024 Hi Marius. Thank you very much for kindly taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're all really delighted you're enjoying the system (and our support function too!). JW Jonathan W. Deputy Finance Director Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent risk management system" September 8, 2023 5.0 As an Estate, we now have business area leads considering risk as part of the day-to-day operations. GOAT is helping us to further embed the culture of risk management. Pros Exceptional customer service, easy customisation and accessible user-interface for non-risk experts. Cons Non-automated trend arrow leads to users forgetting about updating it separate to the risk score. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions September 11, 2023 Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review Jonathan - it's very much appreciated! MS Mark S. Director of Insurance Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GOAT Risk Review " February 23, 2023 5.0 Very Good Pros Goat Risk is simple to use, and really helps my day to day management of risk. It really is a great resource! Cons Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions March 10, 2023 Thanks for your review Mark. We really appreciate your time, and of course the positive feedback! DB David B. Chief Financial Officer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New user satisfied" December 6, 2023 5.0 Very positive from initial contact, through trial period, purchase and installation and use. Pros Ease of use and reporting and management of the overall risk assessments. Holding the risk owner accountable.. Cons Nothing to say here and I type extra words to reach 40 characters. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions December 11, 2023 Hi David. Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We're really delighted you're satisfied with the system. Just get in touch if you or any of your colleagues need any support at any time :-) DL Dirk L. CIO Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use, efficient solution" February 4, 2022 5.0 Pros Ease of use, modern UI, simple and fast setup Cons The reporting options/functions are a bit light Review Source MM Maura M. Risk and Assurance Manager Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GOAT: Supporting Effective Risk Management Through a User-Friendly Platform" August 25, 2026 5.0 We have had a positive experience using GOAT Risk. The system is user-friendly and straightforward to navigate, allowing us to efficiently manage risk and control activities. The ability to customise controls to align with organisational needs has been particularly beneficial in supporting effective risk management practices. Pros The ability to customise and edit controls enables the system to be aligned with our organisational requirements and risk management framework. Automated system notifications to risk and control owners enhance accountability and support the timely completion of risk and control management activities. The reporting functionality provides valuable insights into risk and control performance, enabling effective monitoring, oversight, and informed decision-making. Together, these features contribute to a more efficient and effective risk management and governance process. Cons No material concerns were identified during use. The system is straightforward to navigate and provides a positive user experience. Switched from [Risk Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/182318/Decision-Time-Risks/) We transitioned from a previous system that was less user-friendly and offered limited flexibility. Any updates or amendments required formal change requests, resulting in delays and inefficiencies. Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 28, 2026 Hi Maura. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of the system. We're delighted to hear such positive feedback, and hope others searching for risk software find it helpful too. MS Martyn S. Head of Compliance and Risk Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good product, excellent support" August 21, 2026 5.0 Really positive, professional and always available to discuss the product and areas outside of the core functionality which are really helpful. Pros The ability to customise to suit the business needs. This is really useful for me to be able to adapt for different audiences. It is also really useful that you can amend the tips section, as that means I can really emphasise how I want people to engage with the product Cons Some of the reporting isnt quite as useful as i would like it to be, however the organisation are really good at engaging and adapting the product Alternatives considered [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/) Reason for choosing GOAT Risk It was a while ago, and would rather not divulge. Ps - it wasnt that one i chose... Review Source Response from GOAT Risk Solutions August 24, 2026 Hi Martyn. Just a quick note to thank you for the kind and helpful review you’ve taken the time to leave. It’s been great working with you and the team there, and we hope that continues for many years to come! Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.