The short answer
SurgeONE.ai and Workiva are tools from different categories. On published figures, SurgeONE.ai leads on more listed integrations (110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 70+ connectors). Best fit: SurgeONE.ai for RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow and Workiva for large organizations consolidating financial reporting, sustainability, risk, and audit work. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose SurgeONE.ai if…
- you're among RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow
- you're among compliance teams consolidating endpoint oversight, communications surveillance and regulatory evidence instead of managing separate point tools
- you're among firms with complex custodian, CRM and archive data that need normalization, reporting and anonymized peer benchmarks
- you want the larger integration catalog (110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 70+ connectors)
- this Workiva drawback matters to you: pricing is customized and enterprise contracts may require significant budget
Choose Workiva if…
- you're among large organizations consolidating financial reporting, sustainability, risk, and audit work
- you're among finance teams connecting recurring reports, filings, presentations, and source data
- you're among internal audit and SOX teams managing evidence, controls, requests, and testing
- this SurgeONE.ai drawback matters to you: pricing is quote-based, with no public entry price, plan comparison or published free-trial terms
At a glance
| Attribute | SurgeONE.ai | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | Custompricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Modular subscription and services, quote-based | Custom quote |
| Free trial | No public free trial is listed. | No public self-service free trial is listed. |
| Founded | 2025 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA | Ames, Iowa |
| Frameworks | SEC, FINRA and state regulatory requirements; SEC Rule 17a-4, Advisers Act Rule 204-2, FINRA Rules 3110 and 4511 cited for communications archiving | SOX, SEC, XBRL, ESEF, CSRD, TCFD, GHG Protocol |
| Coverage | SEC, FINRA and state-regulated financial firms | Financial reporting, SEC and XBRL disclosures, ESEF, SOX, internal audit, enterprise risk, sustainability, carbon, CSRD, FERC, and Pillar 3 |
| Integrations | 110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections Leads | 70+ connectors |
| Customers | Not published | 6,624 (Dec 2025) |
| Rating | Not published | 4.5/5 on G2 (1,853 reviews) |
| Focus | RIA compliance, cybersecurity and data operations | Audit, risk, and integrated reporting |
Figures are as published by each vendor or review site on the verification date. "Leads" marks the stronger published figure; it isn't a recommendation on its own.
Where each one leads
- SurgeONE.ai: more listed integrations110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 70+ connectors
Pricing compared
SurgeONE.ai pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
- Custom deploymentCustom quote
Selected compliance, cybersecurity, data and AI-governance modules, implementation and optional expert services
SurgeONE.ai says firms select modules and pillars and receive a deployment scoped to their regulatory profile, size and risk surface. Public pricing, plan rates and third-party pricing benchmarks were not available. The platform can start with one module and expand across the four pillars.
Free trial: No public free trial is listed.
Workiva pricing
Custom · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Financial reportingCustom
Linked reporting, data connectivity, review controls, workflow, and filing capabilities
- Sustainability managementCustom
Sustainability and carbon data collection, reporting, disclosure workflows, and assurance support
- GRC and auditCustom
Audit, risk, controls, compliance, evidence, requests, issues, and governed collaboration
Workiva prices and packages solutions according to organizational needs and provides customized demos and quotes. Every Workiva offering includes unlimited seats or users; AWS Marketplace shows a $1,000,000 per-12-month Workiva Platform dimension billed under contract, while Vendr reports a $49,914 average contract value from 102 deals as a market benchmark rather than official entry pricing.
Free trial: No public self-service free trial is listed.
Key capabilities
SurgeONE.ai
- Compliance lifecycle management. Runs audit readiness, WSP and regulatory-change management, code-of-ethics monitoring, compliance calendars and configurable issue workflows on one audit trail.
- Marketing and e-comms review. Avery AI scans websites, email and presentations for disclosure and claims risks, while the platform supports communications surveillance and expert sign-off; Avery Actions launched October 26, 2026.
- RIA due diligence. Provides guided intake, AI prefill, risk-rated outcomes, committee review, appeals, continuous monitoring and bulk imports for RIA and adviser reviews.
- Endpoint and device trust. Cyber agents report encryption, antivirus, firewall, patches, VPN, USB, password and AI-tool activity, with scores and TrustGate access decisions through Microsoft Entra.
- Data lake and adapters. OmnibusX connects more than 110 custodians, CRMs and archives, normalizes records into a compliance data lake and supports synchronized reporting.
- Risk dashboards and benchmarks. Firm-level dashboards score risk, compare metrics with anonymized peers and deliver automated weekly, AI-prioritized leadership insights.
- AI governance and Avery Actions. Monitors AI applications and shadow AI, archives AI conversations, applies policy guardrails and logs Avery actions with human review in an exam record.
Workiva
- Financial reporting. Create linked reports, documents, presentations, and SEC, XBRL, and ESEF disclosures from connected source data.
- Internal audit. Support audit planning, requests, evidence, testing, workpapers, findings, and collaboration in a centralized workspace.
- Controls and SOX. Document controls, coordinate testing and certifications, manage evidence, and retain change history.
- Risk management. Organize enterprise risks, policies, issues, assessments, workflows, and reporting.
- Sustainability reporting. Collect sustainability and carbon data, prepare disclosures, and support reporting and assurance workflows.
- Data connectivity. Connect and refresh data through more than 70 connectors, scheduled processes, transformations, and open APIs.
- AI-assisted workflows. Use Workiva AI capabilities for tasks such as disclosure drafting, data preparation, filing tagging, and compliance checks under user oversight.
Pros and cons
SurgeONE.ai
Pros
- Combines four risk domains—compliance, cyber, data and AI governance—on a shared data fabric and audit trail.
- Offers 110+ adapters and data normalization intended to reduce manual reconciliation across custodians, CRMs and archives.
- Pairs Avery automation with human review for policies, evidence gathering, due diligence and examiner-request workflows.
- Supports modular adoption, allowing firms to start with a module instead of buying every platform pillar.
Cons
- Pricing is quote-based, with no public entry price, plan comparison or published free-trial terms.
- Independent review scores, accuracy benchmarks and public customer counts are not available in the cited materials.
- Deployment is scoped to each firm’s regulatory profile, size and risk surface rather than offered as a uniform self-serve package.
- Avery Actions retains expert review, so the platform does not eliminate human compliance oversight.
Workiva
Pros
- Linked data can reduce inconsistent figures and repeated manual copying across reports.
- Collaboration, permissions, approvals, version history, and audit trails support assurance work.
- Financial reporting, sustainability, and GRC capabilities share a connected platform.
- Broad connector coverage and open APIs support integration with enterprise systems.
Cons
- Pricing is customized and enterprise contracts may require significant budget.
- Implementation and configuration can be more involved than with lightweight audit tools.
- The breadth of the platform can create a learning curve for new users.
- Connector availability and workflow fit depend on the selected package and source systems.
How they're similar
- Both highlight integrations with Salesforce.
- Both use quote-based pricing, so the final price depends on scope and negotiation.
How they differ
- Focus
- SurgeONE.ai: RIA compliance, cybersecurity and data operations
- Workiva: Audit, risk, and integrated reporting
- Pricing model
- SurgeONE.ai: Modular subscription and services, quote-based
- Workiva: Custom quote
- Headquarters
- SurgeONE.ai: Menlo Park, CA
- Workiva: Ames, Iowa
- Listed only for this tool
- SurgeONE.ai: SEC compliance, FINRA compliance, RIA compliance, Broker-dealer compliance, Cybersecurity, AI governance +4 more
- Workiva: SEC reporting, XBRL, ESEF, SOX, Internal audit, Enterprise risk +8 more
Frequently asked questions
Is SurgeONE.ai cheaper than Workiva?
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The published prices can't be compared directly (they are quote-based, use different billing units, or aren't published), so request quotes for the same scope. SurgeONE.ai: Custom (modular subscription and services, quote-based). Workiva: Custom (custom quote). (SurgeONE.ai pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Workiva pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, SurgeONE.ai or Workiva?
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SurgeONE.ai's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow". Workiva's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "Large organizations consolidating financial reporting, sustainability, risk, and audit work". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from SurgeONE.ai to Workiva?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Workiva and reconnecting your systems. Both list integrations with Salesforce, so those connections are available on either side. Check your SurgeONE.ai contract term and renewal date before you commit. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Workiva whether it can import your SurgeONE.ai data.
Does SurgeONE.ai or Workiva have more integrations?
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SurgeONE.ai lists more. SurgeONE.ai: 110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections; Workiva: 70+ connectors. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
How do SurgeONE.ai and Workiva reviews compare?
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SurgeONE.ai: no rating in our data; Workiva scores 4.5/5 from 1,853 reviews on G2. Ratings are third-party review-site data, not our own testing.
Do SurgeONE.ai and Workiva offer a free trial?
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SurgeONE.ai: No public free trial is listed. Workiva: No public self-service free trial is listed.
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