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title: "Quality management software: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the systems that manage quality and compliance. Share of Search among ETQ, MasterControl, Qualio, Dot Compliance and Greenlight Guru, the quality management software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/quality-management-software"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Quality management software: Which are searched most?

Compare the systems that manage quality and compliance. Share of Search among ETQ, MasterControl, Qualio, Dot Compliance and Greenlight Guru, the quality management software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Quality management software
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: ETQ, 32.9%

## Which brand is most popular in search among quality management software worldwide?

- ETQ and MasterControl share the highest estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide, at 32.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ETQ’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide decreased from 34.1% to 32.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MasterControl’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide decreased from 34.1% to 32.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qualio’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide increased from 15.3% to 18%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dot Compliance’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide increased from 8.3% to 9.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Greenlight Guru’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide decreased from 8.3% to 6.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ETQ’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide peaked at 41.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 30.2% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MasterControl’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide peaked at 36.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 27.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qualio’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide peaked at 18.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 14.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dot Compliance’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide peaked at 11.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 8.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Greenlight Guru’s estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide peaked at 8.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 6.2% in December 2025.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [ETQ vs MasterControl: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etq-vs-mastercontrol): 32.9% Share of Search each.
- [ETQ vs Qualio: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etq-vs-qualio): 32.9% against 18% Share of Search.
- [ETQ vs Dot Compliance: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dot-compliance-vs-etq): 32.9% against 9.8% Share of Search.
- [ETQ vs Greenlight Guru: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etq-vs-greenlight-guru): 32.9% against 6.4% Share of Search.
- [MasterControl vs Qualio: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/mastercontrol-vs-qualio): 32.9% against 18% Share of Search.
- [MasterControl vs Dot Compliance: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dot-compliance-vs-mastercontrol): 32.9% against 9.8% Share of Search.
- [MasterControl vs Greenlight Guru: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/greenlight-guru-vs-mastercontrol): 32.9% against 6.4% Share of Search.
- [Qualio vs Dot Compliance: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dot-compliance-vs-qualio): 18% against 9.8% Share of Search.
- [Qualio vs Greenlight Guru: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/greenlight-guru-vs-qualio): 18% against 6.4% Share of Search.
- [Dot Compliance vs Greenlight Guru: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dot-compliance-vs-greenlight-guru): 9.8% against 6.4% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for quality management software worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, ETQ gained estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide, from 32.4% to 32.9%.
- In August 2026, MasterControl gained estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide, from 32.4% to 32.9%.
- In August 2026, Greenlight Guru lost estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide, from 7.9% to 6.4%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | ETQ | 32.9% | 14.8K | 0.0% | ETQ |
| 2 | MasterControl | 32.9% | 14.8K | 0.0% | MasterControl |
| 3 | Qualio | 18% | 8.1K | 0.0% | Qualio |
| 4 | Dot Compliance | 9.8% | 4.4K | 0.0% | Dot Compliance |
| 5 | Greenlight Guru | 6.4% | 2.9K | -19.4% | Greenlight Guru |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | ETQ | 18.1K | 34.1% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | MasterControl | 18.1K | 34.1% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Qualio | 8.1K | 15.3% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 8.3% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Greenlight Guru | 4.4K | 8.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | ETQ | 22.2K | 41.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 27.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Qualio | 8.1K | 15.3% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 8.3% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 6.8% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | ETQ | 18.1K | 38.7% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 31.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Qualio | 6.6K | 14.1% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9.4% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Greenlight Guru | 2.9K | 6.2% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | MasterControl | 18.1K | 36.9% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | ETQ | 14.8K | 30.2% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 16.5% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.3% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | ETQ | 14.8K | 31.7% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 31.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 17.3% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Dot Compliance | 5.4K | 11.6% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.7% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | ETQ | 18.1K | 34.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 28.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Qualio | 9.9K | 18.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Dot Compliance | 5.4K | 10.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 4.4K | 8.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | ETQ | 14.8K | 31.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 31.7% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 17.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Dot Compliance | 5.4K | 11.6% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.7% | 5 |
| May 2026 | ETQ | 18.1K | 36.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 30.2% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 16.5% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | ETQ | 18.1K | 36.9% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 30.2% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 16.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | ETQ | 14.8K | 32.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 32.4% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 17.7% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9.6% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 3.6K | 7.9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | ETQ | 14.8K | 32.9% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | MasterControl | 14.8K | 32.9% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Qualio | 8.1K | 18% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Dot Compliance | 4.4K | 9.8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Greenlight Guru | 2.9K | 6.4% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Dot Compliance | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | ETQ | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Greenlight Guru | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | MasterControl | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Qualio | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Dot Compliance**: Measured on the search term “dot compliance”.
- **ETQ**: Measured on the search term “etq”.
- **Greenlight Guru**: Measured on the search term “greenlight guru”.
- **MasterControl**: Measured on the search term “mastercontrol”.
- **Qualio**: Measured on the search term “qualio”.

- [Dot Compliance](/demand/global-en/brands/dot-compliance)
- [ETQ](/demand/global-en/brands/etq)
- [Greenlight Guru](/demand/global-en/brands/greenlight-guru)
- [MasterControl](/demand/global-en/brands/mastercontrol)
- [Qualio](/demand/global-en/brands/qualio)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among quality management software worldwide?

ETQ and MasterControl share the highest estimated Share of Search among quality management software worldwide, at 32.9% in August 2026. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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