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Ascent Controls vs GOAT Risk
Both stand on internal controls software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Ascent Controls groups testing, evidence, and remediation in one web platform. Choose between unlimited-seat company use and the consulting-focused Multi-Company package, then request pricing.
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GOAT Risk offers core risk-management functions with six capacity-based monthly tiers. Buyers should compare profile and user allowances before selecting a plan.
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| Ascent Controls | GOAT Risk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: £30 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ascentcontrols.com | goatrisksolutions.com |
| On internal controls software | #34 of 60 | #38 of 60 |
Ascent Controls: what it does well
- Control testing included
- Evidence collection included
- Issue remediation included
- Single Company has unlimited seats
- Consulting onboarding in Multi-Company
What to know first
- No free plan
- Multi-Company targets accounting consulting firms
- Web platform only
GOAT Risk: what it does well
- Includes control testing
- Supports issue remediation
- Provides framework mapping
- Cloud deployment through the web
- Plans scale to 25 risk profiles
What to know first
- No free plan
- Monthly payment is by card in GBP
- UK VAT may apply
- Each tier limits profiles and users
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