Workiva

workiva.com
Analytics
Weekend Project

The AI-powered platform for data-driven finance, risk & sustainability

How to Replace Workiva

Overview

Workiva is an integrated platform that connects teams to data through agentic AI for trust, transparency, and performance. It unifies financial reporting, sustainability management, and audit/risk compliance in a single cloud-based solution. The platform serves 6,600+ global companies with automated workflows, real-time collaboration, and AI-powered insights.

Features

40 features across 16 categories

AI(3)

AI-assisted Content DraftingAI

Use AI to draft policies, disclosures, and other content

Language Analysis for RiskAI

AI-powered analysis of language in documents for regulatory risk identification

Workiva AI Intelligent CompanionAI

AI-powered assistant powered by leading LLMs with pre-built prompt library for automating routine tasks, surfacing insights, and accelerating report preparation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(1)

Data Collection Automation

Automate collection of sustainability and compliance data from multiple sources

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(5)

Blackline Capabilities

Track changes and redlines within documents

Digital Reviews

Conduct digital review processes with version control and audit trails

In-app Comments and Review Tools

Built-in commenting and review capabilities within the application

Real-time Collaboration

Enable teams to collaborate in real-time on documents and workflows

Version Control

Track version history and manage document versions

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(3)

Auditability & Traceability

Full auditability and traceability of all data changes and actions

IT Risk & Compliance

Manage IT-related risks and compliance requirements

SOX Compliance

Support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and management

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Management(3)

Centralized Data Management

Centralize all data and linkage with clear auditability and traceability

Data Linking

Connect data across documents, spreadsheets, and presentations including numbers and narrative linking

Data Verification

Aggregate and verify data insights to maintain accuracy across teams

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Financial Services(1)

Capital Market Transactions

Support for capital market transaction processes and reporting

Integration(2)

70+ Pre-built Connectors

Pre-built integrations to major platforms including Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, and BlackLine

Open APIs

Connect to thousands of other systems through open APIs

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Licensing(1)

Unlimited Seats

All offerings provide unlimited seats or users for easier collaboration without additional administration

Localization(1)

Multi-language Support

Support for over 40 languages and operations in 180+ countries

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Native mobile applications for iOS and Android for on-the-go work

Reporting(6)

Designed Reporting

Create customized reports with flexible design options

Financial Reporting Automation

Automate financial reporting processes including Annual & Interim Financial Reporting, SEC Reporting, Multi-Entity Financial Reporting, and ESEF Reporting

Financial Statement Automation

Automate creation and management of financial statements

Internal Management Reporting

Generate internal management reports for stakeholder communication

Voluntary & Mandatory Disclosures

Manage both voluntary and mandatory sustainability disclosures

XBRL Tagging

Support for XBRL tagging with unlimited users on single document version

Risk Management(5)

Audit Management

Streamline audit processes and manage audit workflows

Controls Management

Centralized management of internal controls with auditability and version control

Policies & ProceduresAI

Manage organizational policies and procedures with AI-assisted drafting

Risk AnalysisAI

Analyze risks and controls, identify gaps, and manage risk portfolios

Risk Management

Comprehensive risk identification, assessment, and management capabilities

Security(1)

Permission Management

Control and manage user permissions and access levels

Support(1)

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock technical support with live phone assistance and professional translators in 190+ languages

Sustainability(5)

Carbon Accounting

Track and manage carbon emissions data and accounting

Double Materiality AssessmentAI

Conduct and document double materiality assessments with AI-assisted drafting

Framework Alignment

Align sustainability reporting to top standards and frameworks

Sustainability Framework Mapping

Align sustainability efforts with recognized frameworks and standards

Sustainability Program Management

Organize and manage sustainability initiatives and programs

Workflow(1)

Cross-team Workflow

Organize workflows across multiple teams with centralized dashboards and widgets

Pricing

Custom Pricing

Custom
  • Data linking across documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Integrated Workiva AI Intelligent Companion
  • 24/7 support with complimentary live phone assistance
  • 70+ connectors to major platforms
  • In-app comments and review tools
  • Version control and blackline capabilities
  • Cross-team workflow with centralized dashboards
  • Open APIs
  • Mobile app for iOS and Android
  • Unlimited seats

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Workiva. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workiva alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy Workiva

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Workiva saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations