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BoardDock vs I'mBoard

Both stand on nonprofit board management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BoardDock

Free trial Web

BoardDock brings board meeting workflows and governance records together, including motions tracking and approved-minute controls. Its Canada-only data residency and limited action-item scope are important considerations for prospective boards.

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I'mBoard

Free trial APIWeb

I'mBoard focuses on nonprofit board workflows, from packet preparation through searchable meeting records. Its paid per-board pricing and listed security roadmap should be weighed alongside the trial and integration options.

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The facts

BoardDockI'mBoard
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planStarter: C$29 a monthVerified Nonprofit: $74 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteboarddock.comimboard.ai
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BoardDock: what it does well

  • Combines agendas, packages, minutes, motions, and policies.
  • Records votes, recusals, and quorum.
  • Retains published package versions and locks approved minutes.
  • Supports Google, Outlook, and Apple calendar feeds.

What to know first

  • No U.S. data residency is offered.
  • Action items are not full project management.
  • Starter supports up to 8 active members and 1 GB storage.

I'mBoard: what it does well

  • Zero-login packet access
  • Searchable minutes archive
  • Free archive export
  • REST API, CLI, and MCP
  • 60-day trial

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Monthly billing only
  • Additional boards cost extra
  • MFA and SSO are roadmap items

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