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MetricStream vs NAVEX:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, NAVEX had more branded searches than MetricStream among compliance software worldwide. NAVEX had about 40,500 branded searches, while MetricStream had 6,600. NAVEX made up 16.8% 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 and NAVEX each appeared in two of the five answers. MetricStream and NAVEX were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among compliance software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

NAVEX, about 6 searches for every 1 for MetricStream

NAVEX 40.5K searchesMetricStream 6.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

MetricStream in 2 of 5NAVEX in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

MetricStream first in 2NAVEX first in 2

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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. NAVEX was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MetricStream and NAVEX were each listed first in two of the four answers.

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

See every answer about compliance software

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 MetricStream or NAVEX more popular in search?

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

MetricStream and NAVEX among compliance software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for NAVEX, 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 MetricStream and NAVEX comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • NAVEX was ahead of MetricStream in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • 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.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NAVEX’s share of searches among compliance software worldwide moved from 14.2% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.

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. In September 2026, NAVEX lost share of searches among compliance software worldwide, from 18.9% to 16.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

MetricStream

1 branded search term

  • metric stream

NAVEX

1 branded search term

  • navex

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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