Sweep vs Watershed:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Watershed had more branded searches than Sweep among ESG reporting software worldwide. Watershed had about 390 branded searches, while Sweep had 70. Watershed made up 1.1% of all ESG reporting software searches we track, and Sweep accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ESG reporting software, Watershed appeared in all five answers and Sweep in two. Watershed was mentioned before Sweep in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Watershed, about 6 searches for every 1 for Sweep
Who does AI mention more?
Watershed, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Watershed, named ahead of Sweep in every answer
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Top ESG reporting software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Watershed appeared in all five answers. Sweep was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Watershed was listed before Sweep in every answer.
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.
Is Sweep or Watershed more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sweep and Watershed by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten ESG reporting software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Watershed, Sweep. 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% |
How has the Sweep and Watershed comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Watershed was ahead of Sweep in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sweep’s share of searches among ESG reporting software worldwide moved from 0.16% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Watershed’s share of searches among ESG reporting software worldwide moved from 0.89% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
How did search popularity change for ESG reporting software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Greenly overtook Watershed to rank 6th among ESG reporting software worldwide, with 1.5% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sweep’s and Watershed’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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