How popular isNovisto?
In September 2026, people searched for Novisto by name about 1,900 times worldwide, a 20.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.2% of all global ESG reporting software searches, placing Novisto fourth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ESG reporting software, Novisto appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Novisto is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
SpheraShare of searches 49.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
EnablonShare of searches 27.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PersefoniShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NovistoShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
EnviziShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top ESG reporting software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Novisto was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Novisto is the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Persefoni5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Envizi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Watershed5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Workiva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Novisto3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sphera2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Greenly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sweep2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Enablon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenstone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ESG reporting software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ESG reporting software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ESG reporting software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ESG reporting software for sustainability reporting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“esg reporting software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best esg software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which ESG reporting software compete with Novisto?
Share of searches by month for Sphera, Enablon, Persefoni, Novisto, Envizi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sphera | Enablon | Persefoni | Novisto | Envizi | Greenly | Watershed | Workiva | Sweep | Greenstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.6% | 22.6% | 15% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.46% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.5% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.57% | 0.17% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.72% | 0.67% | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.6% | 23.5% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.83% | 0.92% | 0.4% | 0.21% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 26.1% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.79% | 0.84% | 0.4% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.1% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.84% | 0.77% | 0.6% | 0.34% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.6% | 23.9% | 13% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 0.85% | 0.77% | 0.51% | 0.22% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 26.3% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 0.76% | 0.86% | 0.51% | 0.19% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 26.9% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.84% | 1.1% | 0.46% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 49% | 26.8% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 0.81% | 0.87% | 0.3% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.19% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.2% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.1% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -2.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.2% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.7% | 1K | +13.6% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.5% | 530 | +76.7% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.1% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.33% | 120 | +9.1% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.19% | 70 | +40% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.03% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Sphera49.7%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.
Enablon27.2%
Held 2nd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
12.1%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
4.
Novisto5.2%
Held 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Envizi2.7%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Greenly1.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 530 estimated branded searches, +76.7% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.1%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
8.
Workiva0.33%
Held 8th. 120 estimated branded searches, +9.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Sweep0.19%
Held 9th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Greenstone0.03%
Held 10th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Novisto changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Novisto worldwide fell from 2.4K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novisto’s share of searches among ESG reporting software worldwide peaked at 6.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.1% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for ESG reporting software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Greenly overtook Watershed to rank 6th among ESG reporting software worldwide, with 1.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sphera gained share of searches among ESG reporting software worldwide, from 49% to 49.7%.

In September 2026, Persefoni lost share of searches among ESG reporting software worldwide, from 14.6% to 12.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Greenstone worldwide fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Workiva worldwide fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 120 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Envizi worldwide fell 37.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1K in September 2026.
How are Novisto’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Novisto’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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