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The best alternatives to Workiva

6 European alternatives · updated 15 October 2026 · How we select

Workiva’s US jurisdiction and CLOUD Act exposure leave EU data structurally at risk, with no contractual override possible. European teams switching often cite predictable pricing and mature CSRD tooling as deciding factors, alongside the removal of egress fees and API call costs that Workiva’s model relies on.

In short

Workiva covers regulatory reporting, financial reporting, governance, risk & compliance, esg reporting and connected collaboration. European alternatives: cleversoft, Regnology, ALMIS One, msg for banking and Siena and 1 more. By area: cleversoft, Regnology and ALMIS One for regulatory reporting; cleversoft, Regnology and ALMIS One for financial reporting; cleversoft, Regnology and ALMIS One for governance, risk & compliance; cleversoft, Regnology and NeoXam Impress for ESG reporting.

European alternatives to Workiva

cleversoft🇩🇪 DE

AI-powered AML, KYC compliance and regulatory reporting software for financial institutions

Covers regulatory, financial and ESG reporting plus GRC for banks and insurers; lacks Workiva’s linked collaboration.

Regulatory reportingFinancial reportingGovernance, risk & complianceESG reporting
EU hostingGDPRISAE 3402
Regnology🇩🇪 DE

RegTech platform for financial regulatory reporting and compliance

Takes over Workiva’s regulatory, financial, GRC and ESG reporting; no collaboration features.

Regulatory reportingFinancial reportingGovernance, risk & complianceESG reportingFrom $1,700/user/mo★ 4.8 (1912 reviews)
Free planISO 27001
ALMIS One🇬🇧 GB

Integrated ALM, treasury and regulatory reporting for banks

Replaces Workiva’s regulatory, financial and GRC reporting for banks; no ESG or collaboration tools.

Regulatory reportingFinancial reportingGovernance, risk & compliance
GDPR
msg for banking🇩🇪 DE

Regulatory reporting software for banks with integrated risk and financial controlling

Replaces Workiva’s regulatory, financial and GRC reporting for banks; no ESG or collaboration.

Regulatory reportingFinancial reportingGovernance, risk & compliance
EU hostingGDPRISO 9001
msg for banking vs Workiva →
What users praise and criticise
  • Seamless integration of bank management and regulatory reporting
  • Innovative Open Risk and Regulatory Reporting Platform (msg.ORRP) linking reporting and risk control
  • Scalability and flexibility for complex banking operations
  • Complex implementation with long rollout periods and frequent process changes
  • High upfront costs
  • User interface intuitiveness and navigation could be improved
Siena🇬🇧 GB

Regulatory reporting software for MiFID, MiFIR, EMIR, SFTR and IFRS9

Handles Workiva’s regulatory reporting for MiFID, MiFIR, EMIR, SFTR and IFRS9; no other jobs.

Regulatory reporting
EU hosting
NeoXam Impress🇫🇷 FR

End-to-end regulatory reporting for asset managers and banks

Replaces Workiva’s regulatory, financial and ESG reporting for asset managers and banks; no GRC or collaboration.

Regulatory reportingFinancial reportingESG reporting
EU hostingGDPR

All Workiva alternatives at a glance

Which part of Workiva each alternative covers.

ProviderRegulatory reportingFinancial reportingGovernance, risk & complianceESG reportingConnected collaborationFromRating
Workiva 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓–★ 4.5
cleversoft 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓On request–
Regnology 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓$1,700★ 4.8 (1912)
ALMIS One 🇬🇧✓✓✓On request–
msg for banking 🇩🇪✓✓✓On request–
Siena 🇬🇧✓On request–
NeoXam Impress 🇫🇷✓✓✓On request–

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Workiva: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US · since 2008
Where your data is stored
EU region only on some plansEU hosting in Ireland is available via eu.wdesk.com, but not guaranteed as default for all customers.
Rating
★ 4.5 (2,147 reviews)

What users value in Workiva

  • Streamlines complex reporting workflows
  • Strong audit trail and version control
  • Robust integrations with ERP systems

What they criticise

  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • Custom pricing can be high for small teams
  • Limited transparency on subprocessor details

Sources: ai.g2.com · workiva.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Workiva

Workiva exports your data as XLSX, CSV, PDF, DOCX, EDGAR (.htm) and XHTML, and its API can read everything out.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool replaces Workiva fully for financial and regulatory reporting?

cleversoft, NeoXam Impress, and msg for banking cover financial and regulatory reporting end to end. ALMIS One and Siena focus on regulatory reporting but do not cover all Workiva use cases. Regnology also supports financial and regulatory reporting.

Which European alternative to Workiva is best for regulatory reporting?

Siena specialises in regulatory reporting for MiFID, MiFIR, EMIR, SFTR and IFRS9. ALMIS One, cleversoft, NeoXam Impress, msg for banking and Regnology also support regulatory reporting as part of broader platforms.

Can I take my data with me when switching from Workiva to a European alternative?

Workiva allows export in XLSX, CSV, PDF, DOCX, EDGAR, XHTML and via API. Check the import options of the tool you shortlist to confirm compatibility.

Where does Workiva store my data?

Workiva is headquartered in the US. EU data residency is available via eu.wdesk.com in Ireland, but it is not the default for all customers.

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