Essential ERM vs. Optro

Essential ERM® is an easy and cost-effective web-based risk management tool used by organizations in over 20 sectors and 70 countries. It can be activated, configured and used productively in minutes. You access it through a web browser, and there is nothing for your IT team to install or support. Risk management experience is not required, as the tool guides business users through the risk identification and management process. The tool distributes work among your management team and aggregates input to generate reports automatically.

Optro (Formerly AuditBoard) is a GRC software solution that helps enterprises manage audit, risk, and compliance workflows through an agentic system of action. By using GRC-trained AI, centralizing disparate data points, and automating manual processes, the platform enables organizations to transition from reactive risk management to proactive strategic planning. The platform functions as a comprehensive ecosystem for risk managers, assurance leaders, internal auditors, and compliance officers.