AuditBoard vs Secureframe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AuditBoard had more branded searches than Secureframe among compliance software worldwide. AuditBoard had about 8,100 branded searches, while Secureframe had 4,400. AuditBoard made up 3.4% of all compliance software searches we track, and Secureframe accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compliance software, Secureframe appeared in two of the five answers and AuditBoard in one. Secureframe was mentioned before AuditBoard in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
AuditBoard, about 84% more searches than Secureframe
Who does AI mention more?
Secureframe, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, AuditBoard in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Secureframe, named ahead of AuditBoard 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, Secureframe 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. Secureframe was listed before AuditBoard 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 AuditBoard or Secureframe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AuditBoard and Secureframe 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 AuditBoard, Secureframe. 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 AuditBoard and Secureframe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AuditBoard was ahead of Secureframe 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, Secureframe’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 1.9% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for compliance software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

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.

Secureframe’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 1.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AuditBoard’s and Secureframe’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
Secureframe
1 branded search term
- secureframe
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