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We performed a comparison between ACL Analytics and Workiva Wdesk based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two GRC solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ACL Analytics vs. Workiva Wdesk Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of ACL Analytics is its powerful data control capabilities.""I like the fact that in the duplicate section, I can find matches, and I can find situations where certain cells or certain cell points match, but there's a difference as well between two different records.""It is very flexible and has hundreds of functions.""It improved my organization using ​an automated audit revision with scripts.""Initial setup is straightforward."

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"The most valuable feature is its ability to easily upload and update financial results, creating a dynamic data sheet.""Workiva Wdesk has a flow diagram that is standardized, making it easy for people to file documents on ECDAs, which are in HTML format.""Workiva Wdesk is pretty good in terms of getting the data from the system, automating the reporting schedules...It has a very good integration with ERP tools.""It helps you to maintain a backup of your data, including the connectivity with the tables, which provides a user-friendly way to handle and access your files.""The collaboration within the platform is valuable.""It makes the compliance process more efficient and more effective."

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Cons
"It would be beneficial if the software could improve its capabilities when extracting data from databases, particularly for those who may not be familiar with SQL queries.""​Reporting and presentation of information directly to solutions, such as PowerPoint.​""The ease of use could be better."

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"At this point, I don't see a compelling reason to invest in Workiva. It may be necessary for compliance and controlling the version of SCC, but not everyone needs its high-end capabilities.""Regarding the solution, reporting has certain areas that can be considered for improvement.""With this product, it's more about the integrated data model where you can have a one-to-many/many-to-one relationship between your policies and processes, risks, and controls. They need to showcase how you can put those pieces together.""The speed must be improved.""The most critical issue is the need to shift between uppercase and lowercase.""One area where Workiva Wdesk could improve is by ensuring that its cloud-based system is fully compatible with the most current versions of PowerPoint and Excel."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing for me as an individual seems a lot. For our organization, the price is okay. It's about $6,000 a year. I don't know of any additional costs."
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  • "Our clients in Asia think that the solution is too expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of ACL Analytics is its powerful data control capabilities.
    Top Answer:The licensing cost for ACL Analytics is around $6,000, which includes both SCA and hybrid functionalities. There are no extra fees.
    Top Answer:At the moment, I haven't encountered any significant issues with ACL Analytics because it seems quite robust and fully functional. However, in the future, to enhance the user experience, it would be… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is its ability to easily upload and update financial results, creating a dynamic data sheet.
    Top Answer:Wdesk is affordable and as far as I'm aware, there were no additional costs beyond the standard license increase. We didn't have to make any other changes; it primarily involved accessing the platform… more »
    Top Answer:One area where Workiva Wdesk could improve is by ensuring that its cloud-based system is fully compatible with the most current versions of PowerPoint and Excel. Sometimes, the features available in… more »
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    5th
    out of 84 in GRC
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    6th
    out of 84 in GRC
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    Overview
    ACL Analytics connects you to any data source, and lets you run sophisticated risk analytics and detect anomalies or patterns that you simply can't illuminate with any amount of random sampling, spreadsheet ninjutsu or generic business intelligence. It's designed for you, the GRC professional.

    Wdesk is used across the enterprise to support hundreds of data collaboration, reporting, and compliance processes. Use Wdesk to:

    • Optimize your structured and composite reports
    • Improve trust in your data, reports, and presentations
    • Transform processes to enable insight
    Sample Customers
    Essar Group, Dean Foods, Lafarge North America, Austrian Ministry of Finance
    Noodles Company, eBay, Winnebago, American Assets Trust, AmericanEnterprise, Calpian, Capstone Infrastructure, Cascades, Circor International, Coeur Mining, Davey, Dr Pepper Snapple
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Educational Organization18%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    ACL Analytics vs. Workiva Wdesk
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ACL Analytics vs. Workiva Wdesk and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ACL Analytics is ranked 5th in GRC with 2 reviews while Workiva Wdesk is ranked 6th in GRC with 6 reviews. ACL Analytics is rated 9.2, while Workiva Wdesk is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of ACL Analytics writes "Makes data analysis and audit processes much more efficient". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Workiva Wdesk writes "Allows multiple users, each responsible for specific sections, to collaborate efficiently". ACL Analytics is most compared with Galvanize HighBond, SAS Enterprise GRC, RSA Archer and MEGA HOPEX, whereas Workiva Wdesk is most compared with AuditBoard, Oracle Hyperion, RSA Archer, OneTrust GRC and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation. See our ACL Analytics vs. Workiva Wdesk report.

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