Group Vision Web

Overview

Group Vision Web is legal entity management software for organisations maintaining records of companies and their ownership structures. It is best suited to teams that need configurable records, ownership charts and governance documents across a group. Its scope is broad, but custom pricing and the server requirements for on-premises use call for careful fit and cost checks.

Key features

Records cover capital, shareholdings, signature powers, directors and other representatives, bringing core entity information into one system. Its charting tool calculates direct and indirect ownership percentages without plug-ins, a practical advantage for teams mapping layered ownership structures.

Users can save report templates, run reports for one or more entities, and export them to Excel, Word or PDF. That supports repeatable reporting across a group. The Document Manager can store corporate documents in its database or link to documents held elsewhere, with access governed by user permissions.

Askival offers migration from in-house or competing systems and can tailor authorisations, interfaces, fields and templates. It also provides integration consultancy. These services may help organisations preserve established processes, but teams should account for the work involved in migration and configuration.

The product runs in a browser on desktops, tablets and smartphones, without plug-ins. SAML 2.0 authentication and single sign-on are supported for hosted and on-premises installations. Askival says its cloud hosting uses Microsoft Azure, with EU datacentres described as ISO-certified and security and data privacy measures in place.

Pricing

Group Vision Web is paid software with custom pricing; Askival provides pricing on request. Its pay-as-you-go SaaS option is an annual subscription for a hosted solution and does not require perpetual licences. A hosted perpetual-licence option is also offered, as are on-premises installations. No published seat or entity caps distinguish these choices, so buyers should request a quote that matches their deployment and usage.

Platforms

Group Vision Web is available through a web browser and is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as self-hosted deployment. On-premises installations require Windows Server 2016 or later and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later; the application database needs 100 MB of disk space. Organisations without that infrastructure may prefer the hosted option.

Who it's for

Askival describes the product as configurable and jurisdiction-independent for organisations of different sizes, locations and ownership structures. Helpdesk support is offered by email, telephone, web conferencing and on-site, alongside end-user, administrator and advanced training. That service range may suit organisations planning a managed migration or a tailored setup.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Ownership charts calculate direct and indirect percentages, while reports can be saved as templates and exported in three common formats.
• Pros: Document storage or external document links, permission controls, and configurable fields and authorisations support varied workflows.
• Cons: Pricing is custom, so buyers must obtain a quote to compare costs.
• Cons: On-premises deployment depends on Windows Server and SQL Server infrastructure, which may rule it out for teams unable to maintain those systems.

Alternatives

Alethia is worth considering for a small entity portfolio: its free plan covers up to five managed entities, while the Registry plan is £1,000 a year and paid plans commit for 12 months.

EntityFlo offers one entity with full feature access at no charge, making it a sensible way to start with a single entity; its Starter plan costs A$199 a month for up to 25 entities, five users and 25GB storage.

Inform Direct may suit teams managing up to 10 companies through its free standard functionality, with chargeable transactions paid separately; its Pay as You Go option charges £15 per chargeable transaction.

Computershare BoardWorks is a paid option with all modules included and unlimited committees, though additional users are charged.

Diligent Audit is another paid option, with pricing available by request.

CSC Corptax is enterprise corporate tax software; pricing follows a requested demo.

GlobalBoards is another paid alternative.

DiliTrust Entity Management offers custom pricing based on users, selected solutions and customisation, which may suit organisations seeking a quote tailored to their needs.

For a broader comparison, see Legal Entity Management Software.

Verdict

Group Vision Web is a strong fit for organisations that need entity records, ownership calculations, reporting and document management in one configurable system. Its deployment choices and migration support add flexibility; choose another option if you need a published price or cannot meet the on-premises server requirements.