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BoardOS vs OnBoard
Both stand on board portal software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
BoardOS brings board preparation, decisions, records, and follow-up into one web platform, with bilingual support and detailed document controls. Its trial is substantial, but several security and residency capabilities remain roadmap items.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
OnBoard combines board meeting preparation with document distribution and governance tracking across web and mobile. Buyers should compare the three paid tiers against their needs, since prices are provided on request.
Visit OnBoardThe facts
| BoardOS | OnBoard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | OnBoard |
| Website | tryboardos.com | onboardmeetings.com |
| On board portal software | #13 of 32 | #17 of 32 |
BoardOS: what it does well
- Mirrored Arabic and English experience
- One-click numbered board-pack PDFs
- Quorum tracking and RSVP management
- Votes cannot be altered after casting
- Three-month trial without a card
What to know first
- Web-only; no mobile apps listed
- Pricing is available only on request
- Two-factor authentication is listed as roadmap
- Certified digital signatures are not provided
OnBoard: what it does well
- Board books update when linked documents change
- AI tools cover agendas, books, minutes, and insights
- Offline access to saved board materials
- Committees included at no extra cost
- Decision and action-item tracking are available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only on request
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