Drata vs NAVEX:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NAVEX had more branded searches than Drata among compliance software worldwide. NAVEX had about 40,500 branded searches, while Drata had 22,300. NAVEX made up 16.8% of all compliance software searches we track, and Drata accounted for 9.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compliance software, Drata and NAVEX each appeared in two of the five answers. Drata was mentioned before NAVEX in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
NAVEX, about 82% more searches than Drata
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Drata, named ahead of NAVEX in 2 of 2 answers
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Top compliance software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Drata and NAVEX were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Drata was listed before NAVEX in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vanta1st
LogicGate2nd- Drata3rd
Secureframe4th
Hyperproof5th
MetricStream6th- NAVEX7th
AuditBoard8th
Sprinto9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Vanta5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LogicGate3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hyperproof3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NAVEX2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Drata2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MetricStream2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Secureframe2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Sprinto1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- AuditBoard1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compliance software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compliance software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compliance software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compliance software for regulatory compliance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Drata or NAVEX more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Drata and NAVEX by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine compliance software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for NAVEX, Drata. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LogicGate | NAVEX | Drata | Sprinto | AuditBoard | MetricStream | Secureframe | Hyperproof | Vanta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.9% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.3% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.4% | 13.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.3% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 54% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.3% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.1% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.3% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.9% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.02% |
How has the Drata and NAVEX comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NAVEX was ahead of Drata in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Drata’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 9.5% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.2K to 22.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NAVEX’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 14.2% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for compliance software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, NAVEX lost share of searches among compliance software worldwide, from 18.9% to 16.8%.
In September 2026, Drata lost share of searches among compliance software worldwide, from 10.4% to 9.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Drata’s and NAVEX’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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