Govenda by BoardBookit
★★★★★ 4.8 · 113 Reviews
What is Govenda by BoardBookit?
Govenda by BoardBookit is modern board management software built to be the trusted technology partner for mid to large-cap companies and corporations. Offering unmatched ROI, unlimited users, user-experience focused design and premium support, Govenda is the answer to complex governance. Govenda is the solution your company needs to help mitigate risk and ensure active board engagement.
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Govenda by BoardBookit Reviews (113)
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
Govenda by BoardBookit earns strong user satisfaction, with most reviewers praising its simplicity and practical value for managing board meetings and documents.
Users consistently highlight ease of use as the standout strength, with even non-technical board members adopting the platform quickly. Administrators appreciate template reuse, automatic page numbering, RSVP tracking, and the ability to edit agendas up to meeting time. The software delivers real cost savings by eliminating printing, shipping, and manual compilation of board packets. Document security and the ability to restrict access by committee or group also resonate well. Customer support receives frequent praise for responsiveness.
Common frustrations center on technical gaps rather than usability. The email system surfaces repeatedly—messages land in spam, test emails don't arrive, and users cannot attach documents directly or see sent mail. Several reviewers note that documents convert to PDF, preventing collaborative editing of spreadsheets or Word files. Smaller complaints include session timeouts during long meetings, confusing automatic archiving, font changes when printing, lack of direct linking between documents, slow loading on some devices, and limited customization (colors, agenda formatting, branding). A handful of users mention pricing as steep for smaller nonprofits, and a few note a learning curve despite the overall simplicity.
★★★★★
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
““Must Have For Your Board” Overall: I've been using BoardBookit…”
“Must Have For Your Board” Overall: I've been using BoardBookit for a little over a year now. Couldn't believe how much more efficient it made our Board meetings and how easy it was to use as a Board member. Joined another Board and my first question when I received my email materials is "have you guys heard of BoardBookit?". I couldn't imagine being on a Board without it anymore and have even used the Admin features as a Finance Committee Chair. Anything that makes life easier for the Board is a no brainer in my book. If you're on a Board and aren't using BoardBookit I highly recommend you let whoever is running the meetings know about it. You can thank me later. Pros: Very simple implementation and easy to use. Cons: Didn't have any issues with the software.
★★★★★
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
““BoardBookit for Trustees” Overall: My overall experience has been great,…”
“BoardBookit for Trustees” Overall: My overall experience has been great, the ease of using the system is awesome. Pros: I like most is the central location of everything. The opportunity to expand and use more of the features of BoardBookit would be ideal for a paperless environment, making it more efficient and clean. Grateful for the support we have received to date from our rep, she has truly answered all of our questions and took our feedback to review for our needs. Appreciate that! Cons: Awaiting the roll out of the "Survey" option. We do a lot of email polls and also require documents to be completed and signed by the trustees. The maximum currently on the vote option is 500 characters, while this seems like ample space it isn't for our needs. Some of the questionnaires we submit for completion have over 1,000 characters with multiple choice options. We are hoping with the Survey rollout, this would replace the "Vote" and "eSign" features with what we need.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
““BoardBookit - Administrative Staff Review” Overall: Our agency was able…”
“BoardBookit - Administrative Staff Review” Overall: Our agency was able to share information with our Board in a more efficient manor than before. The board members are pleased, therefore so are we! Pros: Ease of use. The software is intuitive so much of it can be figured out by common sense. Cons: Haven't found anything I didn't like about the software. It does what it's suppose to do which is GREAT!
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
““Great Platform!” Overall: I've really enjoyed it. It's been a…”
“Great Platform!” Overall: I've really enjoyed it. It's been a upgrade from our organization using dropbox to store all our meeting materials. Pros: I like how everything is central and easily accessible. I also enjoy how I can easily upload my documents and create standard templates for meetings. Cons: I've had some challenges projecting the presentation mode for some of my meetings that require a PowerPoint presentation.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
““Board Book-It Review” Overall: Now that I am familiar with…”
“Board Book-It Review” Overall: Now that I am familiar with the software and have been using it for 2+ years, it is much less intimidating and I would recommend it, provided the user has training. Pros: Meeting information is easily changeable and you can upload documents very easily. Once you know what you're doing it's much more user friendly. Cons: To the new user going into the software for the first time, it is very confusing, especially if you don't use it that often.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
““Happy Customer” Overall: The customer service is phenomenal! Each time…”
“Happy Customer” Overall: The customer service is phenomenal! Each time I have a concern or question, they respond within minutes. We like the product so much that we just signed a contract for another three years. I also love the confidentiality the portal provides. Pros: It is a web-driven software that offers efficient and confidential communication with our board members. Once a user is established, I don't have to coach anyone on how to use the software. We love the confidentiality the software provides to our sensitive communications. It is also easy to add or delete members and set them up in different groups. If a communication needs to go to just one particular group, I can merely select that group, and only that group will have access to the communication. Agendas and board meeting books are easy to set up for any confidential documents that need to be available prior to any meeting.
★★★★★
Monday, May 13, 2019
““Excellent way to keep your Board informed and engaged.” Overall:…”
“Excellent way to keep your Board informed and engaged.” Overall: Awesome software. Easy to use (though learning curve for those not as familiar with technology). Intuitive. Gets everyone on the same page. A little challenging to get some Board members to step outside their comfort zone to fully embrace a portal like this. Pros: Well thought out. Ease of use. Everything you need, all in one place. Remote voting for Board members. Cons: Updates sent via email don't include the updates themselves, just a notification of what is new on your Board portal.
★★★★★
Monday, May 13, 2019
““Streamlined my Process & made users happy” Pros: We have…”
“Streamlined my Process & made users happy” Pros: We have been using BoardBookit shortly after it came out. Prior to using BoardBookit, we created paper agendas w/accompanying documents which were FedExed to our Board. So much paper and time is saved. The Board likes using it, I like using it. I love that all the documents are now automatically archived and easy to find. We can fine tune the agenda until the last minute since we don't have to mail it anymore. I also like that the company is continually improving the product and customer service, which we rarely need because it is so easy to use, is always available. Cons: In the beginning there were some hitches, better now.
★★★★★
Monday, May 13, 2019
““Great tool for Non-profits” Overall: It has been great. Pros:…”
“Great tool for Non-profits” Overall: It has been great. Pros: We loved that this option was available. As a small non-profit we had been struggling with having the relevant documents available to board members and key volunteers in an accessible manner. Cons: I am dreaming about an organization-wide calendar where events, meetings can be seen at a glance.
★★★★★
Monday, May 13, 2019
““Great Board Portal for Non-Profits!” Overall: This has been a…”
“Great Board Portal for Non-Profits!” Overall: This has been a great asset for our Board, as they are all busy business people in the community and we needed to be able to have everything in a more centralized location. Having it electronic, especially for voting and signatures, has helped us conduct business faster and with more communication. Pros: I love that this is available on all devices-web browser, tablets, and an app-so that Board members can log in from anywhere at any time. As an administrator, it was simple and easy to set up my Board and had all the features I needed. My Board members could easily navigate the portal right from the beginning and had no problems with getting the notifications. I had responses right away! Cons: It took a while to get everything going, as response time from the team was slow. But once I was set up, everything has been smooth.
