Tools for Accounting

Workiva

What is Workiva?

Workiva unifies finance, risk and sustainability reporting on one platform. It emphasizes governed data and grounded AI.

Who it's for

Public and large companies; Workiva cites 6,700+ customers.

Key features

  • Financial reporting
  • Risk and controls
  • Sustainability reporting
  • AI agents

Pricing

Pricing not published, contact vendor.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Linked data and audit trails are key strengths. [3]
  • Real-time collaboration and SEC workflows are praised. [4]
  • Real-time collaboration, linked data and audit trails. [5]

Cons

  • Steep learning curve. [6]
  • Slow performance on large datasets and limited Excel formulas. [5]
  • Pricing is described as expensive and opaque. [7]

Summarized from public reviews and reporting; not a hands-on test.

Category
Audit, Assurance & Risk
Website
workiva.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Workiva?

Workiva unifies finance, risk and sustainability reporting on one platform. It emphasizes governed data and grounded AI.

Who is Workiva for?

Workiva is for public and large companies; Workiva cites 6,700+ customers.

How much does Workiva cost?

Workiva does not have a price we could confirm on a public page. See the vendor's site for current pricing.

What are the pros and cons of Workiva?

Pros cited in public reviews: Linked data and audit trails are key strengths; Real-time collaboration and SEC workflows are praised; Real-time collaboration, linked data and audit trails. Cons cited: Steep learning curve; Slow performance on large datasets and limited Excel formulas; Pricing is described as expensive and opaque.

Sources

  1. https://workiva.com
  2. https://workiva.com/pricing
  3. https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews
  4. https://www.capterra.com/p/106817/Wdesk/reviews/
  5. https://ai.g2.com/product/workiva-workiva
  6. https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/workiva-platform
  7. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/reviews/reviews-list/prodview-btaljbyewncp2

Last checked: 2026-10-16

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