Diligent One (HighBond) vs Workiva
Updated July 30, 2026 · How we score
Diligent One (HighBond) (audit and GRC with analytics heritage) and Workiva (connected reporting, SOX and audit) both compete in audit management software. Overall, Diligent One (HighBond) scores higher in our evaluation (7.6 vs 7.6), 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.
Workiva
Best for: Listed companies and SOX/ESG reporting teams needing controlled, multi-author documents linked to live data.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Diligent One (HighBond) | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Functionality | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Ease of use | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Value | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Support | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| GCC fit | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| HQ | New York, USA | Ames, USA |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Pricing model | Module subscription; quote-based | Solution-based subscription (premium) |
| 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 | Growing via EMEA team; partners for ESG reporting |
| Framework content | ISO 27001, COSO, Government audit standards | SOX, ESG (ISSB/GRI), IFRS reporting |
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
Workiva: strengths and trade-offs
- Unrivalled connected document-spreadsheet reporting
- Strong SOX and ESG content
- Excellent multi-author control and audit trail
- Not a full GRC suite — risk and audit depth is limited
- Premium pricing
Bottom line
Choose Diligent One (HighBond) if: audit teams that want embedded data analytics alongside workflow — especially government and supreme audit institutions.
Choose Workiva if: listed companies and SOX/ESG reporting teams needing controlled, multi-author documents linked to live data.