Diligent One (HighBond) vs Riskonnect
Updated July 30, 2026 · How we score
Diligent One (HighBond) (audit and GRC with analytics heritage) and Riskonnect (integrated risk with BCM via Castellan) both compete in risk management software. Overall, Diligent One (HighBond) scores higher in our evaluation (7.6 vs 7.3), while Diligent One (HighBond) is the stronger regional fit for GCC organisations. The right choice depends on your context — the table below shows exactly where they differ.
Diligent One (HighBond)
Best for: Audit teams that want embedded data analytics alongside workflow — especially government and supreme audit institutions.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Diligent One (HighBond) | Riskonnect |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Functionality | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Ease of use | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Value | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Support | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| GCC fit | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| HQ | New York, USA | Atlanta, USA |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Pricing model | Module subscription; quote-based | Module subscription; quote-based |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Data residency | US/EU/APAC hosting; no GCC region | US/EU hosting |
| Arabic support | No | No |
| Regional presence | Regional sales via Dubai; government audit installed base | EMEA coverage; Camms acquisition adds Dubai office |
| Framework content | ISO 27001, COSO, Government audit standards | ISO 22301, ISO 31000, Insurance/claims standards |
Diligent One (HighBond): strengths and trade-offs
- ACL analytics heritage — best audit analytics integration available
- Strong government and SAI presence, including in the region
- Combined audit, risk and compliance workspace
- No Arabic interface or GCC hosting
- Analytics capability requires scripting skills to exploit
Riskonnect: strengths and trade-offs
- Broad risk coverage including RMIS and claims
- Castellan brings credible BCM capability
- Single-vendor consolidation appeal
- Modules vary in maturity and UX consistency
- No Arabic UI; limited regional content
Bottom line
Choose Diligent One (HighBond) if: audit teams that want embedded data analytics alongside workflow — especially government and supreme audit institutions.
Choose Riskonnect if: organisations consolidating insurable risk, ERM and BCM with one vendor.