Arelle
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| Fact | Arelle | Semansys Compliance Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | Workiva's SEC filing says the company was founded in 2008, initially as WebFilings LLC. | Semansys states that it was founded in 2000 in The Hague. |
| Company legal name | A Workiva Form 10-K identifies the registrant as Workiva Inc. | The company identifies itself as Semansys Technologies B.V. |
| Company size | Wikipedia lists Workiva at 2,828 employees in 2024, with 2024 revenue of $739 million. | The press room lists approximately 45 employees. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2000 |
| Integrations | The Web Service API supports integration with applications such as Excel, Java, and Oracle. | Semansys offers a managed service and an API-first platform for software vendors, accounting providers, and ERP integrators to embed compliance features. |
| Licence | Arelle is released under the Apache License 2.0, while bundled dependencies can carry separate licence notices. | The public API documentation carries a “All Rights Reserved” notice and the opened pages do not identify an open-source licence. |
Arelle plans
- ArelleFree
Semansys Compliance Platform plans
- Custom proposalPriced on request
- SemansysNextPriced on request
Pick Arelle if…
Arelle suits regulators, software providers, auditors, and filers working with structured business data. It can also fit teams that need XBRL validation on-premises or through an API.
Pick Semansys Compliance Platform if…
It is aimed at enterprises, regulators, software vendors, accounting and advisory firms, and organizations with multi-jurisdiction or business-critical compliance needs. It may be a less efficient fit for straightforward requirements limited to one jurisdiction and document type.