Bård
Norwegian board portal with BankID, AI minutes and data stored in Norway from NOK 690 per month
Quick Overview
| Company | Bård Styreportal AS |
|---|---|
| Category | Board Management Software |
| Headquarters | Karmøy, Norway |
| Founded | 2021 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Norway (EEA) |
| Data Location | Stored in Norway on Microsoft Azure (data centre ISO-certified per vendor) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Board and general meetings, tasks, document archive, BankID signing, AI assistant, meeting transcription, templates, board evaluation, share register |
| Pricing | From NOK 690 per month per company (up to 5 board members); BankID signature NOK 15 each |
| Best For | Norwegian companies, associations and sports clubs that want a fixed price per board |
| Replaces | Diligent Boards |
Detailed Review
Bård Styreportal AS is registered under organisation number 926476327; the Norwegian register shows registration in January 2021 and a Karmøy address. The vendor says more than 2,000 boards use the portal (vendor figure).
The pricing is per board rather than per user: a small company gets up to five board members for a fixed monthly price, and advisers, auditors and other roles are free.
Included features
The price list names meetings and general meetings with notice, agenda, minutes, tasks with owner and deadline, an archive with unlimited storage, BankID signing, an AI assistant that knows the board's documents, meeting transcription with a draft of the minutes, templates and a board evaluation.
Login is possible with BankID, Google or Microsoft, with two-factor authentication.
Hosting
The security page says Bård runs on Microsoft Azure with data stored in Norway, in a data centre certified to ISO 27001 and related standards. The homepage also states ISO 27001 certification and encrypted storage in the EU/EEA.
As with other portals on Azure, the underlying provider is American.
Price model
The list starts at NOK 690 per month per limited company for up to five board members, no binding period and no hidden costs. A BankID signature costs NOK 15 each, while signing without BankID is free.
Larger boards and groups need a different plan, which the pages read do not detail.
Limitations to Consider
Norwegian-language site; runs on Microsoft Azure; BankID signatures cost extra; plans for large boards and groups not detailed on the pages read; young vendor (registered 2021).
Who Should Use Bård
Small and mid-size Norwegian boards, associations and sports clubs.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fixed price per board, advisers free
- Data stored in Norway
- AI assistant and meeting transcription included
- No binding period
- Free signing without BankID
Cons
- Azure underneath
- BankID signature NOK 15 each
- Norwegian-language site
- Young company
Alternatives to Bård
Other European board management software worth comparing before you decide:
iBabs
Netherlands · Dutch board portal from Euronext with voting, minutes and signatures
Admincontrol
Norway · Oslo board portal and data room from Euronext Corporate Solutions
DiliTrust
France · Paris governance suite with board portal, contracts and entities
Boardwise
Germany · Hamburg board software that runs inside your Microsoft 365 tenant
See all European board management software or compare them directly against Diligent Boards on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price page starts at NOK 690 per month per limited company for up to five board members, with unlimited storage, AI and transcription. A BankID signature costs NOK 15.
The security page says Bård runs on Microsoft Azure and that data is stored in Norway.
Yes. The price list includes an AI assistant that knows the board's documents and history and a meeting transcription feature that drafts minutes.