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LSEG Workspace vs Refinitiv:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Refinitiv had more branded searches than LSEG Workspace among financial data platforms worldwide. Refinitiv had about 33,100 branded searches, while LSEG Workspace had 16,500. Refinitiv made up 1.6% of all financial data platform searches we track, and LSEG Workspace accounted for 0.78%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about financial data platforms, LSEG Workspace appeared in two of the five answers and Refinitiv in one. LSEG Workspace was mentioned before Refinitiv in every answer that named either.

Among financial data platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Refinitiv, about 2 searches for every 1 for LSEG Workspace

Refinitiv 33.1K searchesLSEG Workspace 16.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

LSEG Workspace, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Refinitiv in 1

LSEG Workspace in 2 of 5Refinitiv in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

LSEG Workspace, named ahead of Refinitiv in 2 of 2 answers

LSEG Workspace first in 2Refinitiv never first

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Top financial data platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Bloomberg1st
  2. S&P Capital IQ2nd
  3. FactSet3rd
  4. Koyfin4th
  5. LSEG Workspace5th
  6. Financial Modeling Prep6th
  7. PitchBook7th
  8. Refinitiv8th
  9. Morningstar–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bloomberg4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FactSet4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Koyfin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • S&P Capital IQ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PitchBook2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LSEG Workspace2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Financial Modeling Prep2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Refinitiv1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Morningstar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 LSEG Workspace or Refinitiv more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for LSEG Workspace and Refinitiv by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine financial data platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

LSEG Workspace and Refinitiv among financial data platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Refinitiv, LSEG Workspace. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBloombergMorningstarFactSetPitchBookKoyfinRefinitivLSEG WorkspaceS&P Capital IQFinancial Modeling Prep
Oct 202573.5%14.8%3.6%3%2%1.6%0.61%0.64%0.27%
Nov 202570.1%17.2%4.2%3.5%1.9%1.6%0.59%0.61%0.31%
Dec 202568.3%20.5%3.4%2.8%2.3%1.5%0.46%0.49%0.37%
Jan 202670.4%17.3%3.5%3.5%2.3%1.6%0.48%0.61%0.38%
Feb 202669.8%17.2%4.2%3.5%2.3%1.5%0.58%0.61%0.38%
Mar 202676%12.5%3.1%3.7%2.1%1.4%0.49%0.45%0.34%
Apr 202673%14.7%3.6%3%2.4%1.6%0.61%0.63%0.48%
May 202670.2%17.2%3.5%2.8%2.8%1.6%0.67%0.61%0.57%
Jun 202673.3%14.7%3.6%3%2.4%1.3%0.57%0.54%0.48%
Jul 202673.2%14.7%3.6%3%2.4%1.3%0.66%0.64%0.48%
Aug 202670.9%17.4%3.5%2.9%2.3%1.3%0.78%0.62%0.38%
Sep 202671.3%14.3%4.3%4.3%2.4%1.6%0.78%0.77%0.31%

How has the LSEG Workspace and Refinitiv comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for financial data platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Refinitiv worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for LSEG Workspace worldwide fell 11.8% over 12 measured months, from 18.7K to 16.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LSEG Workspace’s and Refinitiv’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.

LSEG Workspace

2 branded search terms

  • lseg workspace
  • refinitiv workspace

Refinitiv

1 branded search term

  • refinitiv

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