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# Compare Twelve Directors' Portal vs Knowa

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> Detailed comparison between Twelve Directors' Portal and Knowa. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Twelve Directors' Portal | Knowa |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 103 |
| **Starting Price** | - | £2 000,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Twelve Directors' Portal

Loomion twelve Directors Portal is suitable for all industries such as financial,  health care, insurance and government as well as for fund managers, family offices, etc.

### Knowa

Knowa supports boards and organisations across sectors - Pensions, Venture Capital, Education, Charities, Corporates and the Public Sector - empowering leaders to drive effective and secure governance

## Key features

### Twelve Directors' Portal

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Annotations
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Attendee Management
- Audit Trail
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Critical Date Alerts
- Data Security
- Document Management
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Preparation Tools
- Member Directory
- Polls/Voting
- Role-Based Permissions
- Search/Filter
- Surveys & Feedback

### Knowa

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Annotations
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Attendee Management
- Audit Trail
- Calendar Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Critical Date Alerts
- Data Security
- Document Management
- For Nonprofits
- Meeting Preparation Tools
- Member Directory
- Polls/Voting
- Role-Based Permissions
- Search/Filter
- Surveys & Feedback

## Links

- [View Twelve Directors' Portal Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/141543/twelve-directors-portal)
- [View Knowa Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/200956/knowa)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/141543/200956/twelve-directors-portal/vs/knowa)

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