ComplyAdvantage vs MetricStream:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ComplyAdvantage had more branded searches than MetricStream among regtech platforms worldwide. ComplyAdvantage had about 9,900 branded searches, while MetricStream had 6,600. ComplyAdvantage made up 16.9% of all regtech platform searches we track, and MetricStream accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about regtech platforms, ComplyAdvantage appeared in four of the five answers and MetricStream in two. ComplyAdvantage was mentioned before MetricStream in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ComplyAdvantage, about 50% more searches than MetricStream
Who does AI mention more?
ComplyAdvantage, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, MetricStream in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
ComplyAdvantage, named ahead of MetricStream in every answer
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Top regtech platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ComplyAdvantage was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MetricStream was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ComplyAdvantage was listed before MetricStream in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- ComplyAdvantage1st
NICE Actimize2nd
Fenergo3rd
Chainalysis4th
MetricStream5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ComplyAdvantage4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NICE Actimize3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MetricStream2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Chainalysis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fenergo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about regtech platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which regtech platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best regtech platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best regtech platform for financial compliance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“regtech platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance automation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is ComplyAdvantage or MetricStream more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ComplyAdvantage and MetricStream by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five regtech platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ComplyAdvantage, MetricStream. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chainalysis | ComplyAdvantage | Fenergo | NICE Actimize | MetricStream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 11.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.3% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 18.4% | 10.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% | 19% | 10.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.1% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 8.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 8.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 18.7% | 8.3% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 19.6% | 7.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 40% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.3% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 10.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.9% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 8.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
How has the ComplyAdvantage and MetricStream comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ComplyAdvantage was ahead of MetricStream in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ComplyAdvantage’s share of searches among regtech platforms worldwide moved from 17.5% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MetricStream’s share of searches among regtech platforms worldwide moved from 11.7% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for regtech platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MetricStream gained share of searches among regtech platforms worldwide, from 8.9% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, ComplyAdvantage gained share of searches among regtech platforms worldwide, from 16.4% to 16.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ComplyAdvantage’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.
ComplyAdvantage
1 branded search term
- complyadvantage
MetricStream
1 branded search term
- metric stream
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