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Board Director

Board portal software for secure, organized, and effective governance

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  • Overview
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  • Pros
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Board Director Overview

  • Updated February 9, 2026

Board Director is a cloud-based board portal designed to help nonprofits and companies manage board governance more efficiently. It centralizes board meetings, documents, communication, and collaboration in one secure platform.

By replacing email and scattered files, it enables directors, executives, and administrators to stay informed, organized, and aligned before, during, and between meetings.

Key Features

  • Board Meeting Management: Create agendas, board books, minutes, and manage RSVPs with integrated scheduling tools.
  • Secure Document Repository: Centralized cloud storage with permissions, watermarks, and unlimited file storage.
  • Annotations and Notes: Highlight, comment, draw, and annotate PDFs and documents collaboratively.
  • Board Discussions: Public, private, committee, and one-on-one discussions to keep communication organized.
  • Voting and Approvals: Built-in polls and approvals to support formal board decisions.
  • User and Role Management: Control access for directors, executives, staff, and external guests.

Price

Plan

Price

Featured
Small Board $299/mo (Billed Monthly) / $2,990/yr (Billed Annually) Unlimited documents and meetings, Board meeting scheduler, Secure document repository
Medium Board $399/mo (Billed Monthly) / $3,990/yr (Billed Annually) Advanced collaboration tools, Voting and approvals, Board discussions and messaging
Large Board $499/mo (Billed Monthly) / $4,990/yr (Billed Annually) Enterprise-grade permissions, Unlimited storage, Advanced governance controls
Enterprise / Custom Custom Quote HIPAA compliance, Advanced security and extensibility, Dedicated support

Price details: https://www.boarddirector.co/our-pricing/

Pros

Competitor

Pros
Diligent Boards Compared to Diligent Boards, Board Director is generally more affordable for small to mid-sized nonprofits. Its interface is simpler and less enterprise-heavy, making onboarding easier for less technical board members while still covering core governance needs.
BoardEffect Board Director offers more transparent entry-level pricing and a free trial, which BoardEffect lacks. Smaller organizations often find Board Director easier to configure and less complex while still providing meeting management and secure document sharing.
OnBoard Against OnBoard, Board Director stands out for its straightforward feature set and lower cost. It focuses on essential board workflows without overwhelming users with advanced analytics that many nonprofits do not need.
iBabs Board Director provides stronger nonprofit-focused resources and governance education compared to iBabs. This makes it appealing for boards that want both software and guidance rather than just a technical meeting tool.
Boardable While Boardable is popular for simplicity, Board Director offers deeper document annotation and role-based permissions. This gives organizations more control over governance records and sensitive materials.

Cons

Competitor

Cons
Diligent Boards Compared to Diligent Boards, Board Director lacks some advanced enterprise features like deep compliance reporting and large-scale integrations. Large corporations may find it less suitable for highly regulated, global board environments.
BoardEffect BoardEffect provides a more polished mobile experience and broader third‑party integrations. Board Director users sometimes note a steeper learning curve for admins when configuring roles and permissions.
OnBoard OnBoard excels in modern UI and real-time collaboration. Board Director can feel more traditional in design, which may impact user satisfaction for boards expecting a highly modern interface.
iBabs iBabs is known for strong offline access and mobile-first design. Board Director is more web-centric, which can be limiting for directors who rely heavily on tablets without constant internet access.
Boardable Boardable emphasizes simplicity and ease of adoption. In comparison, Board Director offers more features but may feel heavier for very small boards that only need basic meeting and document sharing tools.

Verified Customer Reviews

  • GetApp Review (Rating: 4/5): Users appreciate the centralized document management and meeting tools, but mention the interface can feel dated and requires initial training.
  • G2 Review (Rating: 3.5/5): Reviewers like the secure communication and governance focus, while noting limited integrations and a smaller feature set compared to enterprise competitors.
  • Software Advice Review (Rating: 4/5): Customers value ease of organizing board materials, but report that customization options and reporting could be stronger.
  • Capterra Review (Rating: 4/5): Users say it reduces email clutter and improves governance workflows, though some mention pricing feels high for very small nonprofits.
  • TrustRadius Review (Rating: 3.8/5): Reviewers praise security and document control, but point out that the UI and onboarding experience could be more intuitive.