AuditBoard (now Optro)
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| Fact | AuditBoard (now Optro) | SimpleRisk |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Frameworks | The platform includes a preloaded library of more than 30 frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. | The Secure Controls Framework Extra offers 250+ frameworks mapped across 1,000+ common controls, with control testing that can cover multiple frameworks. |
| Integrations | Named integrations include Power BI, Tableau, Oracle NetSuite, Workday, Paylocity, Jira, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office. | The Jira Integration Extra syncs risk, mitigation, and review data between SimpleRisk and Jira in both directions. |
| Security | Optro says its information security program is ISO 27001 certified and aligned with frameworks including NIST 800-53, SOC 2, CSA STAR, and HIPAA; its application is hosted on cloud infrastructure meeting FedRAMP Moderate requirements. | SimpleRisk SaaS runs in its AWS cloud environment, uses daily snapshots, and the company says it performs routine code scanning and bug bounty testing. |
| Support | Optro describes 24/7 ticket submission and Help Center access, with Premium Support available for dedicated resources and faster resolution times. | Core includes email support, while the deployment comparison specifies email-only support with no SLA for open source; paid On-Premise and SaaS include support. |
AuditBoard (now Optro) plans
- Flexible plansPriced on request
SimpleRisk plans
- CoreFree
- Custom Package$5,000 a year
- Standard Extras$5,000 a year
- Starter Package$5,000 a year
- Premium Extras$10,000 a year
Pick AuditBoard (now Optro) if…
Optro is aimed at enterprise GRC teams handling audit, risk, information security, and compliance. It may suit teams that need framework libraries, workflow automation, and API access in one platform.
Pick SimpleRisk if…
SimpleRisk suits organizations managing governance, risk, and compliance, from small teams to large security teams. It can also suit users who need self-hosting or a hosted trial with access to paid Extras.