Alternatives
Best Workiva alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Workiva alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/workiva
50 direct alternatives to Workiva, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Drata is the top alternative to Workiva on our list, followed by MasterControl and iAuditor.
- 6 of the 50 alternatives have a free plan, starting with iAuditor.
- Highest rated: Copla, 4.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, Oct 2026.
- 50 alternatives
- 6 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Workiva
Drata
#1 Top pickContinuous security compliance
Pricing
Contact sales
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 1,401 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
AI-powered software for quality and manufacturing excellence in highly regulated industries.
Pricing
Not published
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,067 ratings, Sep 2026
iAuditor
#3Empower frontline teams with a mobile-first platform for operational excellence, safety, and quality.
Starting price
From $24 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 on G2 · 483 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best free tier
Workiva vs 50 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 2,148 ratings on G2 (2,148) |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,401 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (1,401) |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,067 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,067) |
| Price: $24/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 483 ratings on G2 (483) |
 | Price: $50/mo | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 98 ratings on G2 (98) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 118 ratings on G2 (118) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 117 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (117) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 67 ratings on SourceForge (67) |
 | Price: $84/mo | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 56 ratings across G2, Capterra and SourceForge (56) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 37 ratings across TrustRadius and G2 (37) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 20 ratings on G2 (20) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 20 ratings across G2 and Capterra (20) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 17 ratings on G2 (17) |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 17 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (17) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 17 ratings on Capterra (17) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 15 ratings on Capterra (15) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 12 ratings on Capterra (12) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 12 ratings on G2 (12) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.0 out of 5, from 11 ratings on G2 (11) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 9 ratings on Capterra (9) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 6 ratings on G2 (6) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 6 ratings on G2 (6) |
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 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 3.5 out of 5, from 5 ratings across G2 and Capterra (5) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.0 out of 5, from 5 ratings on G2 (5) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | n/a |
 | Price: $491.67/mo | Free plan: Yes | n/a |
 | Price: $50/mo | Free plan: No | n/a |
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 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | n/a |
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 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | n/a |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | n/a |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | n/a |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | n/a |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | n/a |
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Why people consider alternatives to Workiva
Workiva simplifies regulatory reporting and compliance documentation for enterprises. The platform connects data sources, manages workflows, and ensures accuracy in SEC filings, ESG reports, and audit documentation.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in workflow automation.
The 50 alternatives below cover the same core job (workflow automation) with different trade-offs.
Workiva by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 39 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #3 of 223 in Compliance. As of Nov 2026.
- #3 most-listed alternative in Compliance, out of 223 tools in Compliance. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #24 most-listed alternative in Workflow Automation, out of 1036 tools in Workflow Automation. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #17 (joint) most-listed alternative in Finance, out of 643 tools in Finance. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Workiva | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 17% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 39 tools | 2 | #3 of 223 |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (across the web, 2,148 ratings) | 4.4/5 | #36 of 108 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 30 visits | 30 | #12 of 26 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #3 on 2026-10-16 to #3 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 223 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Compliance data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Workiva by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Workflow Automation leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Workflow Automation tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 227 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AppFolio Property Manager | $1.49/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Kubiya | $2/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | VSCO Workspace | $2.50/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Cleo | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | IFTTT | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 68 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WalkMe | $1/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Coast | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Open Agents | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Box | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | ClaimVantage | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, flat team plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 25 tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SaneBox | $4.54/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 2 | SignWell | $10/mo flat, billed yearly |
| 3 | Dropbox Sign | $15/mo flat, billed yearly |
| 4 | Amelia | $16.58/mo flat, billed yearly |
| 5 | Activepieces | $20/mo flat, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 11 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ServiceNow | 21 articles |
| 2 | Grok Bot | 16 articles |
| 3 | HubSpot | 15 articles |
| 4 | UiPath | 5 articles |
| 5 | monday.com | 2 articles |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 349 of 1036 Workflow Automation tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Workflow Automation leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Workflow Automation statistics.
50 alternatives to Workiva
Ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review, plus how directly they replace Workiva.
- 1
Drata
Paid Higher rated by usersContinuous security compliance
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 1,401 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
MasterControl
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAI-powered software for quality and manufacturing excellence in highly regulated industries.
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,067 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
iAuditor
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaEmpower frontline teams with a mobile-first platform for operational excellence, safety, and quality.
4.6 /5 on G2 · 483 ratings, Sep 2026
From $24/seat/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 4
Copla
Paid Higher rated by usersSmart automation and expert CISO guidance for streamlined regulatory compliance.
4.9 /5 on G2 · 98 ratings, Oct 2026
From €50/mo, billed yearly
- 5
SafetyChain
PaidEnd-to-end digital plant management for food and beverage manufacturing.
4.5 /5 on G2 · 118 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 6
Docsvault
PaidSecure, on-premise document and email management for sensitive information and regulated industries.
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 117 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 7
ComplianceMate
PaidRevolutionize food safety compliance and operational efficiency for foodservice and retail.
4.3 /5 on SourceForge · 67 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
- 8
FoodDocs
PaidAI-powered food safety management and traceability software for hospitality, retail, and healthcare.
4.2 /5 across G2, Capterra and SourceForge · 56 ratings, Sep 2026
From €84/mo, billed monthly
- 9
Certa
PaidIntelligently flags what needs attention and automates everything else in third-party risk and compliance.
4.4 /5 across TrustRadius and G2 · 37 ratings, Aug 2026
Price not published
- 10
Xenia
Paid Higher rated by usersAI-powered platform for streamlining frontline operations and ensuring multi-location excellence.
4.9 /5 on G2 · 20 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 11
Persefoni
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaMeasure, report, and decarbonize your organization's carbon footprint with AI-powered precision.
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 20 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 12
Coolset
Paid Higher rated by usersThe ESG & supply chain platform for compliance-first teams.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 17 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
- 13
GoAudits
Paid Higher rated by usersAll-in-one mobile audit and inspection app for professionals to streamline quality, safety, and compliance.
4.7 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 17 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10/user/mo, billed monthly
- 14
Sustain.Life
PaidThe leading cloud platform for assured, integrated sustainability and carbon reporting.
4.6 /5 on Capterra · 17 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 15
Goby ESG
Paid Higher rated by usersCapture data, monitor progress, and disclose your positive impact for sustainable growth.
4.7 /5 on Capterra · 15 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 16
Accuvio
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaStreamline ESG reporting and carbon accounting for regulatory compliance and sustainability.
4.7 /5 on Capterra · 12 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 17
ComplianceBridge
PaidStreamline policy and procedure management with end-to-end automation and robust collaboration tools.
4.3 /5 on G2 · 12 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 18
Sphera
PaidAchieve sustainability and operational risk goals with an integrated software platform and comprehensive data.
4.0 /5 on G2 · 11 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 19
Position Green
PaidESG software that transforms sustainability data into measurable business value and impact.
4.3 /5 on Capterra · 9 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 20
Worldfavor
Paid Higher rated by usersThe leading platform for modern ESG due diligence and sustainable supply chain management.
4.8 /5 on G2 · 6 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
- 21
Mitratech PolicyHub
PaidSimplify and streamline policy and procedure management with automated workflows and intelligent distribution.
4.3 /5 on G2 · 6 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
- 22
Alyne
PaidAgile, AI-driven GRC platform for continuous risk monitoring and compliance.
Price not published
- 23
MetricStream
PaidTurn risk intelligence into action and simplify governance, risk, and compliance with AI-driven insights.
3.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 5 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 24
FigBytes
PaidComprehensive ESG management software for sustainability reporting and actionable insights.
4.0 /5 on G2 · 5 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 25
Novisto
PaidNext-generation software for confident ESG decisions and disclosures.
Price not published
- 26
Brightest ESG
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaAutomate, manage, measure, and report sustainability performance, climate risk, and ESG.
From $491.67/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
- 27
EcoChain
PaidCalculate and manage product footprints, EPDs, and PCFs at scale with expert support.
From $50/mo
- 28
Plan A
PaidCertified carbon accounting software for precise measurement, reporting, and reduction of emissions.
Price not published
- 29
SustainIQ
PaidComplete ESG reporting solution to measure, monitor, and report on social, environmental, and economic performance.
Price not published
- 30
OneTrust
PaidThe AI-Ready Governance Platform for continuous compliance across privacy, risk, data, and AI.
Price not published
- 31
Graph AI
PaidAI-powered unified intelligence ecosystem for patient safety and regulatory compliance in life sciences.
Price not published
- 32
Carbon Trust Footprint
PaidExpert advisory and assurance services for achieving climate goals and driving a low-carbon future.
Price not published
- 33
Minimum
PaidStreamline, unify, and automate carbon and environmental data management for insightful decision-making and compliance.
Price not published
- 34
Regology
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaGlobal regulatory compliance platform powered by AI agents for automated research, change tracking, and workflow...
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 35
Pledge Carbon
Free plan Cheaper than WorkivaMeasure, reduce, and report your supply chain emissions with integrated carbon management.
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 36
Sweep Carbon
PaidThe leading sustainability data platform for managing risk, driving growth, and ensuring compliance.
Price not published
- 37
Carbonplace
PaidThe trusted infrastructure for scalable and transparent carbon markets.
Price not published
- 38
Normative
PaidYour trusted system of record for carbon data, turning complex emissions into actionable intelligence.
Price not published
- 39
Rimm Sustainability
PaidAI-powered platform for strategic, measurable, and actionable sustainability management.
Price not published
- 40
Allera
PaidStreamline food safety and quality compliance with digital FSQA management.
Price not published
- 41
Emitwise
PaidEmpowering businesses to achieve end-to-end decarbonization through supply chain engagement and carbon accounting.
Price not published
- 42
Karavel.ai
PaidAI-powered platform to simplify and accelerate compliance workflows for regulated businesses.
Price not published
- 43
Sinai Technologies
PaidIntegrate carbon management, decarbonization, and ESG compliance with AI for enterprise sustainability.
Price not published
- 44
Envizi
PaidStrengthen reporting, reduce risk, and accelerate decarbonization with AI-assisted sustainability data management.
Price not published
- 45
ClimatePartner
PaidYour partner in climate protection: understand, reduce, and communicate emissions effectively.
Price not published
- 46
Duve
PaidBuild justified trust in business reporting with model-based collaboration and AI-enhanced validation.
Price not published
- 47
Ecometrica
PaidSmarter ESG software for sustainability management decisions and reporting.
Price not published
- 48
Cogo Carbon
PaidPowering the shift to a low-carbon economy for households and SMEs.
Price not published
- 49
South Pole Group
PaidClimate solutions for a net zero future, helping organizations decarbonize and navigate climate complexities.
Price not published
- 50
Ecoact
PaidExpert climate consultancy guiding businesses towards sustainability goals and commercial success.
Price not published
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Workiva?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Workiva are Drata, MasterControl, iAuditor. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Workiva?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. iAuditor is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Empower frontline teams with a mobile-first platform for operational excellence, safety, and quality).
Why do people look for Workiva alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Workiva: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in workflow automation. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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