Confluence vs PowerDMS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Confluence had more branded searches than PowerDMS among policy management software worldwide. Confluence had about 823,000 branded searches, while PowerDMS had 60,500. Confluence made up 91.1% of all policy management software searches we track, and PowerDMS accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about policy management software, PowerDMS appeared in all five answers and Confluence in none.
Who do people search for more?
Confluence, about 14 searches for every 1 for PowerDMS
Who does AI mention more?
PowerDMS, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PowerDMS, the only one of the two named
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Top policy management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PowerDMS appeared in all five answers. Confluence did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
- PowerDMS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- NAVEX One5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LogicGate Risk Cloud3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mitratech PolicyHub2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PolicyTech1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Confluence0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NetDocuments0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Onspring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about policy management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which policy management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best policy management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best policy management system for a policy team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“policy management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“policy tracking 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 21, 2026.
Is Confluence or PowerDMS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Confluence and PowerDMS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight policy management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Confluence, PowerDMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Confluence | PowerDMS | NetDocuments | PolicyTech | Onspring | NAVEX One | LogicGate Risk Cloud | Mitratech PolicyHub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.25% | 0.08% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.5% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.25% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.1% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 89.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 90.9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.26% | 0.1% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.5% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.25% | 0.12% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.1% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
How has the Confluence and PowerDMS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Confluence was ahead of PowerDMS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Confluence’s share of searches among policy management software worldwide moved from 90.9% to 91.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PowerDMS’s share of searches among policy management software worldwide held steady at 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for policy management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Confluence gained share of searches among policy management software worldwide, from 89.5% to 91.1%.
In September 2026, PowerDMS lost share of searches among policy management software worldwide, from 8% to 6.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Confluence’s and PowerDMS’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.
Confluence
1 branded search term
- confluence
PowerDMS
1 branded search term
- powerdms
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