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Diligent One Platform (formerly Highbond) vs RSA Archer comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Diligent One Platform (form...
Ranking in GRC
24th
Ranking in IT Governance
9th
Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
RSA Archer
Ranking in GRC
1st
Ranking in IT Governance
1st
Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of Diligent One Platform (formerly Highbond) is 1.9%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 5.2%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
RSA Archer5.2%
Diligent One Platform (formerly Highbond)1.9%
Other92.9%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

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Data Analyst at Rhythex
Good automation and analytics, but is costly
The report model was our main concern. I believe currently the solution uses a third party for the reporting. As part of a consulting firm, one of the challenges we face is the difficulty in producing reports that meet the expectations of our clients and customers. It would be beneficial if the focus could be shifted toward improving the reporting aspect. The impact report is a crucial aspect, as we only have one opportunity to create it. Galvanize HighBond can improve by generating more impact reports post-project, and allowing access to the reports using a web version, which would greatly benefit us. The cost of the solution is expensive and needs improvement.
Great risk management with good automation and interface updates
Risk management is one of the most impressive features of Archer, especially with the recent restructuring of the user interface. Previously, the user interface was a major concern for us and our admins. Archer recognized this and reinvented it. The interface is improving with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). I can write policies and receive expert opinions directly from RSA Archer using AI techniques. Additionally, in the banking sector, Archer has been used to automate processes such as business continuity management, transitioning from manual processes to automated systems. This includes storing risks, managing risk repositories, applying controls to mitigate risks, and calculating inherited and residual risks.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is automation."
"Makes auditing much more convenient."
"One of the useful features is the ability to connect to various systems in order to accommodate data."
"The most valuable part of the product is the ease-of-use and the opportunity to create custom security applications easily."
"It has the best workload management features."
"The last project was for an investment group that was using Excel. Shifting their records from one position to another took approximately 15 minutes. In Archer, we created a workflow for them to leverage it, and they could send the single record with one click to one person within seconds. The whole process went from 15 minutes to two minutes to get the approval for the records. The main purpose of Archer is to just make it easy."
"With RSA Archer, an admin can set permissions for a normal user to go directly to the tool they need to input some data. Admins can then go through that and approve some requests. Also, they can log in based on these kinds of permissions, including ticketing, service patches, or upgrades."
"This solution helped us with the centralization of our governance data, so we could house all of our controls in one place. We could use that central repository of all our controls to build our risk management strategy and our policy and governance. So we could use controls as a central library and build policy, and then build risk management around it."
"Overall, I would give it a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"The cost of the solution is expensive and needs improvement."
"I would like to see real-time data, from vulnerabilities, and threats."
"Recently, we made a suggestion for cross references, like for one application to another. There were limitations there, so we're hoping that will be included in the next upgrade."
"RSA Archer might be a bit expensive for small companies because it's a vast tool."
"The interface just looks old."
"It would be useful for customers if COBIT 2019 could be translated into different languages."
"The solution can be a little slow due to the Silverlight feature."
"The management agrees that Archer lacks in terms of presentation and dashboarding. It is complex, not user-friendly, and bulky."
"If I were to rate RSA technical support on a scale from one to ten, I would give it about four, as there is definitely room for improvement, but support is available."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the cost of the solution a six out of ten."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The price of the solution is very affordable."
"It is not expensive. It is reasonable. We only pay for the licensing."
"The pricing is okay. The licensing costs are very reasonable; it is very affordable to us."
"RSA Archer's price is justifiable and not as expensive, compared to ServiceNow. I have heard that the licensing for ServiceNow is much more expensive. I'm unaware whether there are any additional costs after licensing fees."
"Fairly highly-priced, especially for smaller companies."
"The price of RSA Archer is good. The price isn't too high considering it is a leading tool in the market."
"At the higher end of the price scale, but provides better, more accessible functionality and customization than cheaper products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
5%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, i...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The specific module from ServiceNow is the ServiceNow Compliance, Risk, and Governan...
What advice do you have for others considering RSA Archer?
I have been in touch with about three companies who use RSA Archer actively in the compliance area. These companies use RSA Archer for nearly all purposes, including governance, internal risk, and ...
 

Also Known As

Rsam GRC, HighBond, HighBond by Galvanize , Diligent GRC Platform
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Sample Customers

CNA Insurance
T-Systems, Bridge Point, Equifax, First Data, Global Imaging Company, Manulife Financial
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