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AuditBoard vs MetricStream:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, AuditBoard had more branded searches than MetricStream among compliance software worldwide. AuditBoard had about 8,100 branded searches, while MetricStream had 6,600. AuditBoard made up 3.4% of all compliance software searches we track, and MetricStream accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compliance software, MetricStream appeared in two of the five answers and AuditBoard in one. MetricStream was mentioned before AuditBoard in two out of three answers that named either.

Among compliance software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

AuditBoard, about 23% more searches than MetricStream

AuditBoard 8.1K searchesMetricStream 6.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

MetricStream, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, AuditBoard in 1

MetricStream in 2 of 5AuditBoard in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

MetricStream, named ahead of AuditBoard in 2 of 3 answers

MetricStream first in 2AuditBoard first in 1

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Top compliance software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MetricStream was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AuditBoard was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MetricStream was listed before AuditBoard in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Vanta1st
  2. LogicGate2nd
  3. Drata3rd
  4. Secureframe4th
  5. Hyperproof5th
  6. MetricStream6th
  7. NAVEX7th
  8. AuditBoard8th
  9. 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

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is AuditBoard or MetricStream more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for AuditBoard and MetricStream 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.

AuditBoard and MetricStream among compliance software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for AuditBoard, MetricStream. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLogicGateNAVEXDrataSprintoAuditBoardMetricStreamSecureframeHyperproofVanta
Oct 202557.8%14.2%9.5%6.3%6.3%2.8%1.9%1%0%
Nov 202561.9%12.4%8.3%6.8%5.5%2.5%1.6%0.9%<0.01%
Dec 202557.3%14.1%7.7%9.4%6.3%2.3%1.9%1%<0.01%
Jan 202660.1%12.1%8.1%8.1%6.6%2%2%1.1%<0.01%
Feb 202656.4%13.8%9.3%7.6%7.6%2.3%1.8%1.2%<0.01%
Mar 202652.3%15.7%10.5%8.6%7%2.6%2.1%1.1%0.02%
Apr 202654%16.2%10.9%8.9%4.8%2.2%2.2%0.96%0.01%
May 202657.8%14.2%9.5%9.5%4.2%1.9%1.9%1%0.01%
Jun 202650.3%18.5%10.2%10.2%4.5%2.5%2.5%1.3%0.02%
Jul 202646.1%20.6%11.3%11.3%4.1%2.8%2.2%1.5%0.02%
Aug 202651.3%18.9%10.4%10.4%3.8%2.1%2.1%1.1%<0.01%
Sep 202655.9%16.8%9.2%9.2%3.4%2.7%1.8%0.99%0.02%

How has the AuditBoard and MetricStream comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • AuditBoard was ahead of MetricStream in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AuditBoard’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 6.3% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 8.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MetricStream’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 2.8% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.

How did search popularity change for compliance software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, MetricStream gained share of searches among compliance software worldwide, from 2.1% to 2.7%.

  2. AuditBoard’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 3.4% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AuditBoard’s and MetricStream’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.

AuditBoard

1 branded search term

  • audit board

MetricStream

1 branded search term

  • metric stream

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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