Board management software
Board Intelligence or iBabs: Which board portal is right for you?
Find out how Board Intelligence stacks up against iBabs.
Book a demoChoosing a board portal is about more than managing meetings — it’s about building a stronger, more effective board.
The best platforms improve board efficiency while shaping how boards lead through complexity and change.
As Europe’s largest board technology and advisory firm, Board Intelligence brings 20 years of research and insight into the science of board effectiveness — offering technology tools and advisory services that turn best practice into action and impact.
This comparison shows why Board Intelligence leads the field — streamlining governance processes, enhancing board conversations, and improving board performance.
How Board Intelligence compares to iBabs
Bringing together secure tools, trusted frameworks, and two decades of governance expertise to raise board performance.
A portal focused on meeting management and collaboration (it compares itself to Microsoft Teams), not for improving board effectiveness.
Simple and transparent: one platform fee with optional add-ons. Boards pay only for what they use — no extras, no surprises.
Licence-based model with limited flexibility and feature depth. Appeals on price, but lacks scalability.
More than a portal. Smart tools for planning, reporting, and evaluation that make governance processes more efficient and boards more effective.
Focuses on administration and meeting management — agenda tools, video conferencing, and e-signing.
Powered by 20 years of governance insight, AI driven tools like Report Writer, Insight Driver, and Minute Writer enhance directors' board meeting preparation, streamline minute writing, and deliver shorter, sharper board materials.
No advanced AI suite. Lacks purpose-built, domain-specific AI tools for board and governance applications.
Rated 4.8/5 on Capterra. Governance professionals and directors testify to its clean design, simple navigation, and intuitive workflows.
Rated 4.6/5 on Capterra. Well-regarded for its simplicity, but the functionality is basic.
Complies with all recognised standards. Trusted by leading global organisations. Independently certified and transparent about how data is managed.
Complies with recognised standards, but dependent on Microsoft Azure hosting.
More than software — a partner in board and governance effectiveness offering software and advisory services strengthen boards and governance processes.
A portal for meetings and collaboration, with no consultancy, evaluation tools, or features to strengthen governance or decisions.
24/7 expert help, guided onboarding, and ongoing enablement to deliver fast adoption and lasting value.
Ticket-based process supported by user guides and email channels. Not 24/7.
Boards ready to move beyond administration — adopting best practice, improving decisions, and raising performance.
Smaller organisations seeking a low-cost meeting and collaboration tool.
Rated a board management leader on G2
From easiest admin, fastest implementation to best ROI users love Board Intelligence across small business, mid-market and enterprise.
FAQs
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How easy is it to move from iBabs to Board Intelligence?
When you’re switching board portal, our team ensures the move is smooth and supported from start to finish. Our onboarding team manages migration, setup, and training, so your board transitions quickly and without disruption.
Read our guide to switching board portals to find out more.
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What’s the key difference between Board Intelligence and iBabs?
iBabs focuses on meeting management and collaboration. Board Intelligence also streamlines board management processes but offers tools and services that go much further — bringing together technology, board effectiveness methodologies, and advisory expertise to help boards focus, make informed decisions, and enhance their impact.
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How do the two platforms compare on pricing?
iBabs offers a low-cost, license-based model but with limited flexibility and scalability. Board Intelligence provides simple, transparent pricing via a single platform fee with modular options, so that boards only pay for what they need.
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How do their features differ?
iBabs covers the basics like meeting management, agendas, and document sharing. Board Intelligence offers more — agenda planning, board reporting software, and board evaluation tools plus consultancy services designed to strengthen governance and raise board effectiveness.
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What about AI capabilities?
iBabs has no advanced AI suite. Board Intelligence’s AI, built on 20 years of governance insight, powers tools like Insight Driver, Minute Writer, and Report Writer — all of which are purpose-built to save governance teams and directors time and produce sharper board packs.
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Which platform is easier to use?
iBabs is rated well for simplicity (4.6/5 on Capterra) but delivers limited functionality. Board Intelligence offers greater ease of use, with a clean design and deeper capability as evidenced by its higher rating on Capterra (4.8/5) and customer testimonials.
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How do they compare on security?
iBabs complies with standard certifications but depends on Microsoft Azure hosting. Board Intelligence meets and exceeds the highest standards of security — SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR — with complete transparency and board-specific safeguards.
Find out more in our guide to the security and resilience of the Board Intelligence platform.
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How do their support and service offerings compare?
iBabs provides standard support via tickets and user guides. Board Intelligence offers 24/7 expert help, tailored onboarding, and ongoing enablement designed to encourage adoption and long-term success.
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Who is each platform best suited for?
iBabs suits smaller organisations that need a basic, low-cost meeting tool. Board Intelligence is the better fit for boards ready to build on strong administrative foundations by embedding best practice, delivering robust governance, and driving stronger performance.
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