# Diligent One Platform: how AI models rank it, September 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 23 judge labels across 3 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/vendors/diligent-one-platform/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal controls and SOX | 4% | 5 | 5% | 20 |
| Board and investor reporting | 2% | 13 | 0% | 2 |
| ESG and carbon reporting | 0% | 54 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you are looking to move away from scattered emails, Dropbox folders, and static PDF attachments, Diligent is the industry standard." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Board)
- "I'd recommend starting with HighBond or AuditBoard as they offer the best balance of features, ease of use, and pricing" (MiniMax M2.5, Internal controls)
- "HighBond is praised for ongoing evidence collection and clear exception follow-through, making them both strong choices" (Mistral Small, Internal controls)
- "Choose HighBond if you need strong SOX compliance with traceable evidence" (MiniMax M2.5, Internal controls)

## And against it

- "It is expensive (often $180k–$350k/year for mid-market packages) and has a steeper learning curve. It is likely overkill" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Internal controls)

## Record

- Method: https://finance-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://finance-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, finance-ai-index.com.