compliance certification automation vs. internal audit management.
AuditBoard is purpose-built for internal audit teams managing SOX compliance, workpapers, and enterprise risk reporting. Sentrix is purpose-built for compliance and security teams pursuing external certifications — SOC 2, ISO 27001, Law 25, and CPCSC — with continuous automated evidence collection and native Canadian framework support.
Feature comparison
AS OF JULY 2026| Feature | Sentrix | AuditBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Montréal, QC, Canada 🇨🇦 | Cerritos, CA, USA |
| Law 25 (native) | ✓ NATIVE | Not listed in AuditBoard’s public framework documentation |
| CPCSC (native) | ✓ NATIVE | Not listed in AuditBoard’s public framework documentation |
| TGV (native) | ✓ NATIVE | Not listed in AuditBoard’s public framework documentation |
| OSFI compliance | ✓ | Not listed as a pre-built framework in AuditBoard’s public documentation |
| Canadian data residency | ✓ Default | Not listed as a standard option in AuditBoard’s public documentation |
| Bilingual EN/FR | ✓ | Full French language support not listed in public product documentation |
| SOC 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party risk | ✓ Native | Available as native TPRM module |
| Policy management | ✓ Native | Not listed as a native module in AuditBoard’s public product documentation |
| License optimization | ✓ Native | ✓ |
| Founded | 2024 | 2014 |
Built for different jobs: internal audit vs. external certification.
AuditBoard was founded in 2014 to modernize internal audit management — replacing spreadsheets and paper workpapers with a connected platform for audit scheduling, control testing, finding management, and board-level reporting. It excels in this use case: organizations with a formal internal audit function managing SOX compliance, ERM programs, and audit committee deliverables.
Sentrix is built for a fundamentally different workflow: helping compliance managers, CISOs, and security teams achieve and maintain external certifications — SOC 2, ISO 27001, Law 25, CPCSC, and OSFI. These certifications require continuous automated evidence collection from your live cloud infrastructure, not workpaper management. Canadian organizations in particular need a platform where Law 25, CPCSC, and TGV are first-class, pre-built frameworks — not custom configurations.
For mid-market Canadian companies pursuing their first SOC 2 or Law 25 certification — without a dedicated internal audit team — the Sentrix model is more direct: connect your cloud infrastructure, get automated evidence collection, and work toward certification without a lengthy implementation. Based on publicly available information, AuditBoard implementations typically take 4–12 weeks and are priced for enterprise buyers. Sentrix is designed for teams that want to be audit-ready in 30 days.
Two platforms, two distinct use cases.
Choose Sentrix if…
- Your primary goal is achieving and maintaining external compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, Law 25, CPCSC)
- You need Canadian data residency and Canadian-specific framework support
- You want continuous automated evidence collection connected to your cloud infrastructure
- You need a platform that works for your compliance team, not primarily your internal audit team
- You are a mid-market company without a dedicated internal audit function
Choose AuditBoard if…
- Your primary use case is internal audit management and SOX compliance
- You have a large internal audit team that needs workflow management, workpaper tracking, and audit committee reporting
- Your risk program is centered on enterprise risk management (ERM) and board-level risk reporting
- You already use AuditBoard for internal audit and want to expand into external compliance in the same platform
Common questions about Sentrix and AuditBoard.
What is the difference between AuditBoard and Sentrix?
AuditBoard is built primarily for internal audit teams — SOX compliance, internal control testing, workpaper management, and enterprise risk management. It has expanded into external compliance, but its heritage and core strength is internal audit workflow. Sentrix is purpose-built for external compliance certification automation — helping organizations achieve and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, Law 25, CPCSC, and similar certifications through continuous automated evidence collection from connected cloud infrastructure.
Does AuditBoard support Law 25 or CPCSC?
Law 25 and CPCSC are not listed as native frameworks in AuditBoard’s public documentation. AuditBoard’s framework library is primarily oriented toward US regulatory requirements (SOX, COSO, NIST). Canadian-specific frameworks require either custom configuration or a platform that includes them natively. Sentrix includes Law 25 and CPCSC as first-class, pre-built frameworks.
Is AuditBoard suitable for companies without a dedicated internal audit team?
AuditBoard is optimized for organizations with a formal internal audit function — it provides sophisticated workpaper management, audit scheduling, and audit committee reporting designed for professional auditors. Companies without a dedicated internal audit team typically find more value in a platform designed for security and compliance teams pursuing external certifications. Sentrix is purpose-built for compliance managers, CISOs, and security teams running external certification programs.
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Product features, pricing, and data residency options change — we recommend verifying current capabilities directly with each vendor. All product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Use of competitor names is for descriptive comparison purposes only under nominative fair use.
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