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Boardon

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Spec score 9.1 #4 of 44 in Employee Onboarding Software

What it is

Boardon is a web- and API-based service for creating branded preboarding and onboarding portals for new employees. Administrators build timeline-based plans with tasks, learning content, reminders, messages, quizzes, surveys, articles, videos, and files. Invitations can be sent by email or text; new employees can open them on a phone or by email. They can download onboarding documents, update them, and upload them for administrator review. Managers, recruitment officers, and HR staff can monitor progress through reports and statistics. Companies can brand the portal with their name, logo, and colors; Enterprise users can also change its CSS. Administration is listed in English, with German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish among the languages offered. The free account allows one active user and one administrator, five text messages per month, and 10 MB of storage; it is removed after 12 months without activity. Paid plans start at $58 a month, are based on active users, and require at least a three-month purchase. Hosting is in Sweden with global reach.

Spec sheet

What it does
Boardon is a cloud onboarding and preboarding portal that gives new employees a branded introduction experience through email or text invitations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Purpose
Boardon provides a branded preboarding and onboarding experience for new employees through a personal introduction portal.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Support
All plans include administrator email or in-product support; paid plans receive priority support and enterprise customers can receive phone support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Headquarters
The company lists Fredrik Jahns gränd 1, Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional Göteborg location.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · boardon.io
Maker
The service is delivered by Boardon AB, described as a Swedish EdTech company founded by learning specialists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
API availability
An API is offered for enterprise customers and is described as a way to automate adding users and other workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Batch import
Boardon offers batch import for adding many users on larger subscriptions and enterprise plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Branding
Portals can use the customer’s name, logo, colors and URL; enterprise customers can also modify CSS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Cancellation behavior
Boardon says customers can upgrade, downgrade or cancel at any time, with cancellation reverting the account to the free plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Document handling
Employees can download, complete and upload onboarding documents while administrators receive a consolidated document view.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Documents
New employees can download onboarding documents, read and update documents, and upload them again for an administrator’s document overview.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Free account limits
The free account is for one active user and one administrator, includes five text messages per month and 10 MB upload quota, and is removed after 12 months of inactivity.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Free-plan retention limit
Boardon states that free accounts are removed after 12 months of inactivity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Hosting
Boardon says its service is hosted in Sweden and offered globally.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Independent customer profile
GetApp categorizes Boardon for freelancers, small businesses, midsize businesses and large enterprises.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Independent feature rating
GetApp lists an overall feature rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews, with reporting and statistics rated 5.0 from one review and document management 4.0 from one review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Independent platform listing
GetApp lists supported platforms as web, Android and iPhone/iPad, while Boardon’s own pages describe browser access without an app download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Independent support listing
GetApp lists phone support, email/help desk, knowledge base, webinars, documentation, live online help and videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Invitations
Invitation and notification templates support personalized placeholders, file attachments and links to the next timeline step.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Languages
The listed administration and portal languages are English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Limit: analytics
A reviewer found it difficult to get a quick overview of some statistics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: content authoring
Reviewers reported that learning-plan creation, video uploading and revising or uploading documents can take time to learn or complete.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: HR integrations
A reviewer reported that Boardon lacks an ATS and cannot connect to a payroll provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: interface
A reviewer said the user-interface experience could be improved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: native app
Some reviewers wished Boardon had a native app instead of relying on a web link, although others praised the no-download approach.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Messaging
Text messaging works in most countries, but sender-name availability varies by country and may be replaced by a phone number.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Ownership
Boardon says it was founded in 2017 and is privately owned and partner-driven.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Plans and content
Administrators can create timeline based introduction plans with tasks, learning content, push messages, reminders, uploaded files, quizzes, surveys, articles, and linked videos.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Portal branding
Customers can brand the onboarding portal with their company name, logo, and colors; Enterprise users can also change its CSS.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Praise: ease and branding
Reviewers repeatedly describe Boardon as easy to use, professional-looking, customizable and helpful for giving new hires a strong first impression.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: free tier
Small-business and startup reviewers value the functional free package and its suitability for organizations with few employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: preboarding workflow
Reviewers say timelines, reminders and mobile access help deliver information before the employee’s first day without external task lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: support
Reviewers frequently praise the support team as fast, personal, responsive and helpful.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Capterra
4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com.au
Reporting
Administrators can follow newcomer progress with reports and statistics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Security and privacy
Boardon’s privacy notice says it has technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information and that online transmission or storage cannot be guaranteed completely secure.Read 3 Oct 2026 · customer.boardon.io
Subscription minimum
Paid plans are purchased in advance with three months as the shortest available period.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Subscription terms
Paid plans are purchased in advance with three months as the shortest available period, and subscriptions are based on active users.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Supported content
Plans can contain uploaded files, quizzes, surveys, articles, linked videos and other external material.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Timeline content
Administrators build first-day-relative timelines containing tasks, learning material, push messages and reminders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
User creation
A newcomer account can be created with a name, email address and/or phone number.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Video integrations
The product states that it supports common video services including YouTube and Vimeo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io

Plans and prices

Free Free per month individual portal and URL · custom colors and logo · 1 active onboarding · 10 MB content storage · 5 text messages/month · mail support Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Mini $58 a month per month 4 active users Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Small $120 a month per month 10 active users Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Medium $200 a month per month 25 active users Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Large $317 a month per month 50 active users Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Enterprise $500 a month per month API access · batch import · administrator training · customer success manager · phone support · all lower-tier features Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Start-up offering $3,390, paid once support · pilot rollout · content implementation support · evaluation · 10 active users Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io
Packages $58,317 a month per month 4-100 active users · custom SMS sender · custom email sender · custom fonts · 25+ text messages/month · all free features Read 15 Oct 2026 · boardon.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Timeline plans include tasks and learning content
  • Progress reports for managers, recruitment, and HR
  • Portal branding includes company name, logo, and colors
  • Documents can be downloaded, updated, and uploaded
  • All plans include administrator email or interface support

Limits

  • Free account limited to one active user
  • Free account allows five text messages monthly
  • Free account has 10 MB upload quota
  • Paid plans require at least three months

Who it suits

Boardon suits HR, recruitment, and management teams organizing structured onboarding for new employees. Its free account is limited to one active user, while paid plans scale by active users.

Verdict

Boardon combines onboarding plans, employee documents, and progress reporting in a branded portal. The free account has tight user, messaging, and storage limits; paid subscriptions begin at $58 a month.

Where Specifiction places it

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