--- description: Learn how Essential ERM can help your business. GetApp provides users in New Zealand with the most detailed information on software reviews, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Essential ERM Reviews, Pricing & Ratings | GetApp NZ 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Risk Management Software](/directory/246/risk-management/software) > [Essential ERM](/software/113431/essential-erm) # Essential ERM Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/113431/essential-erm Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/113431/essential-erm?page=2) > Essential ERM is a purpose-built enterprise risk management software featuring unique risk bow tie functionality, risk appetite frameworks and thresholds, strategy centric risk, board reporting module, heat maps and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 26 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Essential ERM Powerful built-in functionality for risk voting, risk appetite, board reporting and more. Develop organization's risk appetite framework with powerful risk threshold functionality and visual risk appetite tables. Conduct risk assessments and analysis with built-in risk bow tie diagrams. Run risk workshops with visual bow tie screens. Model risk scenarios by linking root causes, pre and post event mitigations, risk events and consequences. An intuitive timeline explorer shows open action plans, organized by due date. Automated email reminders to action owners reduce the effort of follow up and help ensure that actions are completed as planned. Align risks to strategic objectives and desired business outcomes. Engage business, executive and board stakeholders and use ERM to deliver strategic business value. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 26 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Tracker Networks - **Location**: Toronto, Canada - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$299.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Tracker Networks for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia and 83 more ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Assessment Management - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Compliance Management - Configurable Workflow - Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Dashboard - Dashboard Creation - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Document Management - Enterprise Risk Management - Governance ## Integrations (1 total) - VenTrack ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Risk Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/246/risk-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Enterprise Risk Management Software (ERM)](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/3659/erm-software/software) - [Risk Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/246/risk-management/software) - [Integrated Risk Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/1759/integrated-risk-management/software) - [Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/251/governance-risk-compliance-grc/software) - [Audit Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/470/audit-compliance/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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While Essential ERM does provide great training and support, the software is intuitive and easy to pick-up. > > **Cons**: We are relatively new users, and have not found any issues of concern. > > We wanted to formalize and create a structure for our risk management process that engaged teams across the organization to easily \& effectively add/change/delete risk events, and both assess and manage risk. Essential ERM has proven to be a very cost-effective and adaptable tool to achieve our goal. The company understands the needs of the not-for-profit sector and have been very committed to our success. ----- ### "a clear and structured tool." — 5.0/5 > **Kate** | *21 November 2025* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Essential ERM is helpful tool for organizing and tracking risks. It offers straightforward interface and fictionality. it is a solid choice for teams that are building transparent, structured and resilient ERM process. I appreciate the clear structure of the platform, Functionality: 1. Risks visibility 2. Voting 3. Option to maintaining consistent risk register The platform is amazing 10/10 > > **Cons**: I would appreciate having the option to connect Essential ERM directly to power BI as it would significantly enhance reporting capabilities and streamline dashboard creation. > > My overall experience with the tool has been positive. The platform provides a clear structured way for leading and supporting our organization in ERM. ----- ### "Comprehensive review" — 4.0/5 > **Ahmed** | *5 August 2021* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: This program is considered very wonderful for several reasons, firstly that it provides new methods in the ways of managing business and institutions and facilitating communication by providing a suitable software environment to complete businessIt and is easy to use and its intervention in the work is very useful > > **Cons**: There is one thing I did not like that it takes more time than I expected to master it, but after you master it, it will be comfortable to use ----- ### "A good product" — 5.0/5 > **Robert** | *9 October 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Our initial introduction with Essential ERM was very positive. They listened to what we already have in place and clearly demonstrated what their solution could offer. This is a very comprehensive package, that can be started in a small way and then extra added as and when the business users become more familiar. The demonstration went through the full offering and it was easy to understand how it could fit within our businesses. The analytics reporting is excellent and ideal for high level reporting to Boards or individual business units. > > **Cons**: From the experience we have using the trial and demo, we could not think of any cons. > > \* Flexible \* Dynamic \* Trail period with full training \* Understandable functionality \* Straightforward to use \* Customisable ----- ### "Essential ERM is straightforward and stregthens the ERM Program" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 January 2024* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Essential ERM provides a single view of the risks in real time and links to risk appetite and strategies. The indicators are easy to track and monitor. The workflows and other functionalities improve decision making and collaboration. It can be implemented in a very short time (2-6 weeks) even without IT implementation experience and their team is prompt and responsive. Its a must have as risk assessments should be dynamic and risk data are quickly changing. An entity can use every day to know whats top of mind or emerging risks and escalations that must responded to. > > **Cons**: Because audiences are different, report customizations would help. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/113431/essential-erm?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/113431/essential-erm) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data