Surfboard vs Diligent Boards
Surfboard team
Published on Jun 1, 2023
Board management apps can make it easier to work with your board. But not all apps are created equal. Finding the platform that’s right for you can not only make your job easier, but help you unlock real value from your board and investors.
Why Choose Surfboard over Diligent?
Surfboard doesn’t just simplify meeting prep. Automated workflows eliminate tedious, manual work before, during, and after meetings, helping you build momentum and grow faster.
Built by a startup, for startups
Building, running, and scaling a startup is hard. But managing your board shouldn’t be. You shouldn’t have to spend thousands of dollars on tools to make your job easier. Or hire a dedicated team to help with board meeting prep. With Surfboard, each tool is designed to grow and scale with you, from seed to growth and beyond.
 | Diligent | |
|---|---|---|
Designed for | Companies of all sizes.Built by startup for startups, each tool is designed to grow and scale. | Fortune 1000 companies. |
Cost | Pre-seed: free | Estimated annual cost starts from $15k to $20k. |
Interface | Dynamic interface and reporting tools. | File and folder model provides paperless document storage. |
Workflows | Automated workflows eliminate tedious work before, during, and after board meetings. | Document storage and annotation tools help streamline quarterly board meetings. |
User records | All files and workspace activity are securely stored and can only be deleted by a workspace admin. | Files, comments, and other user activity is linked to specific users. Removing a user will delete all files and data tied to that user. |
E-signatures | Any workspace member can esign documents (every plan includes unlimited members for free). | Only license holders can esign documents. |
Onboarding | Personalized onboarding. | Training sessions and customer support available for team and board members. |
Product demo | Free 30-day trial | Contact a sales rep to request a product demo. |
Surfboard offers more for the price
Surfboard brings all of your board-related activities into a single, easy-to-use platform.
Dashboard
Quickly review recent activity and pending tasks to prioritize where you need to focus your time and attention.
Meetings
Take the work out of pre-meeting prep so everyone shows up ready to engage in strategic discussions.
Approvals
Securely create, complete, and save approvals—from important board votes to meeting minutes.
Updates
Automate company updates with Surfboard AI so your board and investors are always in the loop.
Asks
Leverage your board’s network and expertise to get faster access to funding, talent, and customers.
Messages
No more digging through email threads and slack messages. Keep all your communications in one place.
Diligence
Create a single source of truth to simplify the diligence process and improve your chances of funding.
Sentiments
Collect feedback from your board between quarterly meetings so you always know where to focus.
