The Board Cartel is built for boards and executives who need to spend their time on the right things — not wrangling PDFs, version chaos and last-minute scrambles. Meetings, papers, minutes, decisions and compliance in one calm, secure place.
No credit card · No commitment until day 30 · Set up your board in minutes
Most boards still run on scattered PDFs, version-confusion and last-minute scrambles. Your directors' time is too valuable for that.
From scheduling a meeting to filing your annual return — one tool, one login, every feature included.
Schedule meetings, build agendas from templates, poll directors on dates, and send invitations with RSVPs.
Compile every paper into one navigable board book. Always current, readable on phone, tablet or laptop.
Capture decisions live and let smart analysis draft clean, accurate minutes from your agenda and notes.
Numbered actions, assigned and dated, with a timeline and automatic reminders — so nothing slips.
Run circular resolutions and votes between meetings, with a clear, timestamped record of every decision.
A living risk register on a standard 5×5 matrix, with inherent and residual ratings and a clear heatmap.
Director records, declared interests, conflicts and related-party transactions — current and ready for audit.
Sign minutes, resolutions and policies electronically — no printing, scanning or posting.
Pull the data you need for your ACNC Annual Information Statement or ASIC return straight from your records.
The Board Cartel uses smart analysis technology to take the busywork off your secretary and chair — so the board can focus on the decisions that matter.
Most board portals are built for large US enterprises and priced to match. Here's how The Board Cartel stacks up.
| The Board Cartel | BoardPro | Diligent | OnBoard | Spreadsheets & email | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative price | from $600 / yr | ~$150+ / mo | $$$ quote-only | $$$ quote-only | "Free" (your time) |
| Unlimited users · flat fee | ✓ | Per board | Per seat | Per seat | — |
| Not-for-profit discount | 50% off | Limited | Rarely | Rarely | — |
| All features included | ✓ | Tiered | Add-ons | Add-ons | ✕ |
| 5×5 risk register | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ACNC & ASIC reporting | ✓ | Partial | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Smart minutes & summaries | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | Partial | ✕ |
| 30 days free, no card | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | — |
| Built in Australia | ✓ | ✓ (NZ) | ✕ (US) | ✕ (US) | — |
Competitor pricing and features are indicative only and based on publicly available information; check each provider for current details.
Real stories coming soon. Below is a preview of the kinds of organisations The Board Cartel is built for.
"We went from three days of board-pack assembly to about twenty minutes. Our directors actually read the papers now."
"The risk matrix and registers alone replaced four separate spreadsheets. Audit prep is no longer a scramble."
"Finally a portal priced for a not-for-profit. Setup took an afternoon and our volunteer directors find it obvious."
The Board Cartel was created by operators and directors who were tired of fighting their tools instead of governing.
An experienced executive with more than 15 years in leadership roles across local and state government, corporate and not-for-profit sectors. James has pulled together thousands of board papers over the years — all the while searching for a tool that was not just efficient, but genuinely effective. A firm believer in good governance and good decisions: meetings should flow and focus on the things that matter, while making sure the right information reaches the right people.
You know the old saying — if you need something done, give it to a busy person. Pip brings over 20 years with global companies in change management and management consulting. She doesn't just know what good looks like, she strives for it. The brains behind The Board Cartel, Pip holds Master's degrees in Adult Education, Teaching and Business.
Charity or company limited by guarantee, ACNC or ASIC — The Board Cartel speaks Australian governance.
Workflows that map to ACNC governance standards and ASIC obligations for companies limited by guarantee.
One transparent flat-fee in AUD with unlimited users and a 50% not-for-profit discount — not a per-seat, quote-only enterprise sales process.
Designed for executives and volunteer directors, not lawyers — clear language anyone can use.
One flat fee, billed monthly. The whole platform and unlimited directors & staff are included on every band — you simply pay according to your organisation's annual revenue. Not-for-profits get 50% off any band. Good old-fashioned good business.
From the smallest community group to billion-dollar enterprises, your fee scales with annual revenue — and nothing else.
One transparent fee in AUD, billed monthly. Every director, officer and staff member is included on every band.
Meetings, packs, minutes, voting, 5×5 risk, every register and ACNC & ASIC reporting — all included, no tiers locked away.
ACNC-registered charities and associations pay 50% on any band — starting from just $600 a year. 30 days free, no card.
| Annual revenue | Flat fee | Not-for-profit (50% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100k | $1,200 /yr | $600 |
| $100k – $1m | $2,400 /yr | $1,200 |
| $1m – $10m | $4,800 /yr | $2,400 |
| $10m – $50m | $9,000 /yr | $4,500 |
| $50m – $100m | $15,000 /yr | $7,500 |
| $100m – $500m | $24,000 /yr | $12,000 |
| $500m – $1bn | $36,000 /yr | $18,000 |
| $1bn+ | $60,000 /yr | $30,000 |
30 days free from sign-up — no credit card and no commitment until day 30. One flat fee in AUD, charged monthly; switch the toggle to see it as a monthly or annual figure. The whole platform and unlimited users are included — your band is set by your organisation's annual revenue. Not-for-profit pricing (50% off any band) applies to ACNC-registered charities and incorporated associations.
The platform does the heavy lifting on its own. When your board wants more, these optional services are there — added to your monthly bill, never bundled in to inflate the base price.
Protect your board personally. We help arrange tailored D&O cover through our insurance partners, sized to your organisation and managed alongside your governance records.
Live sessions for directors and executives — running effective meetings, minute discipline, risk, compliance and getting the most from the platform. On-site or online.
We get you live from day one — migrating past minutes, registers, policies and board packs, configuring committees and structure, and importing your history so nothing is left behind.
Other extras boards ask us about: professional minute-taking, governance health checks and board reviews, and custom reporting & dashboards. Indicative — ask us for a quote
Your board's information is sensitive. We protect it like it's our own.
One flat fee, billed monthly, set by your organisation's annual revenue — from $600/yr for the smallest not-for-profits (standard $1,200/yr under $100k) through to $60,000/yr at $1bn+, with bands at every order of magnitude in between. Every band includes the whole platform and unlimited directors and staff, with no per-seat charges. Not-for-profits receive 50% off any band. Every account starts with 30 days free from sign-up, with no credit card and no commitment until day 30.
Boards and executives who would rather spend their time governing than fixing the formatting in spreadsheets. It suits not-for-profits, charities, companies limited by guarantee, associations and small-to-medium organisations.
Yes. We support ACNC Annual Information Statement preparation for charities, and ASIC reporting for companies limited by guarantee and other non-charity entities.
Most boards are up and running the same day. Create your board, invite directors, and upload your first board pack in minutes — and our smart import can bring across existing documents and registers.
We use encrypted transport (HTTPS/TLS), optional two-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and a complete audit trail of board activity.
Yes. There's no lock-in. You can export all of your data in multiple formats and cancel whenever you choose.
Questions about features, pricing or migrating your board? Send us a note and we'll get straight back to you.
Email us directly at hello@theboardcartel.com
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