1. What Matters in a 2025 Stakeholder Management Platform
Google’s recent Search Essentials update rewards people-first pages that answer real questions and load fast . The same “people-first” principle applies to software: teams need a platform that is intuitive, secure, scalable and analytics-driven.
- Core Web Vitals–style performance – instant record searches and report loads
- AI assistance for sentiment analysis and risk signals (now mainstream per Borealis’ 2025 AI release)
- Enterprise-grade security (ISO 27001), mandatory for government and critical-infrastructure projects
- Transparent, unlimited-user pricing to avoid per-seat budget creep
- Industry-specific workflows that ship ready for transport, resources, healthcare and government engagement
2. Head-to-Head Feature Comparison
| Feature | Consultation Manager | Borealis | Simply Stakeholders | Quicker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core SRM database | Customisable capture & tagging | Centralised, multilingual records | Cloud records with AI data entry | Unlimited records with drag-and-drop imports |
| AI & analytics | Trend dashboards | AI Insights & sentiment NLP | Hosted AI models for secure analysis | Predictive risk scoring, AI-power automations |
| Engagement tools | Email & event logging | Outlook add-in, SMS, grievance tracker | Maps, surveys, feedback portals | Web forms, multi-channel comms, project dashboards |
| Reporting | Word & PDF reports | ESG & compliance packs | Sentiment & issue heatmaps | Real-time dashboards, CSV & API export |
| Pricing model | Custom quote | Custom quote | Per-user monthly | Flat-rate, unlimited everything! |
| ISO 27001 & data hosting | AU hosting, SOC2 | ISO 27001, Canadian hosting | AU/NZ hosting, AI security controls | ISO 27001-certified, AU Tier-4 hosting |
| Industries served | Construction, renewables | Mining, energy, utilities | Corporate affairs, policing | Government, transport, resources, healthcare, education & beyond |
3. Five Reasons Quicker Pulls Ahead
3.1 AI-Powered Insights Without Hidden Costs
Borealis and Simply Stakeholders charge per user or module for AI add-ons . Quicker bundles predictive analytics and GPT-assisted sentiment analysis in every licence tier, so teams of any size benefit from insight without budgeting gymnastics.
3.2 Unlimited records, One Simple Price
Consultation Manager and Borealis rely on consultation-heavy pricing calls; Simply Stakeholders bills per seat . Quicker’s flat-rate model means every contractor, consultant or agency partner can log in—ideal for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
3.3 Industry-Specific Templates
Where competitors provide generic “projects,” Quicker ships pre-built templates for Environmental Impact Assessments, Transport Corridor Upgrades, Hospital Redevelopments and more—cutting onboarding time by 30-40 %.
3.4 Page-Experience-Level Usability
Google highlighted speed, responsiveness and visual stability as ranking factors . Quicker mirrors those principles in-app: sub-second search and real-time infinite scroll keep teams productive and reduce training overhead.
4. Industry Use-Case Snapshots
Government Infrastructure
A state transport agency migrated 47 k stakeholder records from spreadsheets into Quicker, using the platform’s corridor-specific engagement template. Post-migration, weekly report builds dropped from two hours to five minutes.
Energy & Resources
Mining clients choose Quicker over Borealis for unlimited-user access at remote sites, avoiding the API/seat charges that balloon in large FIFO workforces.
Healthcare & Education
Hospital redevelopment teams leverage Quicker’s accessibility widgets (WCAG 2.1 AA) to ensure community surveys meet health-sector compliance.
5. Switching from Legacy Systems to Quicker
- Export CSV from Consultation Manager, Borealis or Simply Stakeholders.
- Cleanse data in Quicker’s import wizard (auto-mapping cuts manual labour).
- Configure team members with Access locks
- Automate AI reporting and summarisation
- Launch with unlimited users, interactions, records and team members.
Migration projects average ten business days with zero downtime.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is Quicker a stakeholder relationship management (SRM) tool?
A1: Yes. Quicker is a comprehensive SRM platform that centralizes stakeholder data, engagement workflows, and analytics.
Q2: Can I import data from Borealis, Consultation Manager, or Simply Stakeholders into Quicker?
A2: Absolutely. Quicker’s import wizard supports CSV, XLSX, and API feeds, facilitating seamless data migration from these platforms.
Q4: How does Quicker’s pricing model compare to other stakeholder management platforms?
A4: Quicker offers transparent, flat-rate pricing with unlimited user access, eliminating per-seat charges common in other platforms.
Q5: What industries does Quicker serve?
A5: Quicker caters to a wide range of industries, including government, energy, transport, construction, healthcare, agriculture, education, and change management.
Q6: Does Quicker offer AI-powered analytics?
A6: Yes. Quicker integrates AI tools for sentiment analysis, risk scoring, and predictive insights to enhance stakeholder engagement strategies.
Q7: Is Quicker suitable for large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders?
A7: Certainly. Quicker is designed to handle complex projects, offering features like unlimited records, customizable workflows, and robust reporting tools.
Q8: How quickly can we implement Quicker in our organization?
A8: Implementation timelines vary, but Quicker’s user-friendly interface and dedicated support team ensure a smooth and swift onboarding process.
7. Key Take-aways & Next Steps
- Consultation Manager offers flexible reporting; Borealis brings AI insights; Simply Stakeholders focuses on lightweight relationship tracking—but each adds cost or complexity.
- Quicker delivers the same (or deeper) functionality, security and unlimited seats at a predictable price.
- Ready to see why organisations across government, energy, transport and healthcare are switching? Book a free Quicker demo →
