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# Compare Convene vs OnBoard

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> Detailed comparison between Convene and OnBoard. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Convene | OnBoard |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 134 | 1055 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 400.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Convene

Senior leadership teams and board directors of listed companies, non-profits, SMEs, and governments that require an easy to use, secure platform to access meeting files and collaborate productively.

### OnBoard

Board of directors, board administrators, executive administrators, C-level executives (CEO, President, CFO, CIO/CTO, COO, CMO), IT leaders, Corporate Secretaries, General Counsels.

## Key features

### Convene

- Activity Tracking
- Agenda Management
- Archiving & Retention
- Attendee Management
- Committee Management
- Customisable Branding
- Document Management
- Document Templates
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Preparation Tools
- Polls/Voting
- Presentation Streaming
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Screen Sharing
- Status Tracking
- Surveys & Feedback
- Video Conferencing

### OnBoard

- Activity Tracking
- Agenda Management
- Archiving & Retention
- Attendee Management
- Committee Management
- Customisable Branding
- Document Management
- Document Templates
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Preparation Tools
- Polls/Voting
- Presentation Streaming
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Screen Sharing
- Status Tracking
- Surveys & Feedback
- Video Conferencing

## Links

- [View Convene Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/133609/convene)
- [View OnBoard Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/179015/onboard-board-portal)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/133609/179015/convene/vs/onboard-board-portal)

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