SafetyCulture vs Sphera:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SafetyCulture had more branded searches than Sphera among EHS software worldwide. SafetyCulture had about 22,200 branded searches, while Sphera had 18,100. SafetyCulture made up 24.6% of all EHS software searches we track, and Sphera accounted for 20.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EHS software, SafetyCulture and Sphera each appeared in two of the five answers. Sphera was mentioned before SafetyCulture in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SafetyCulture, about 23% more searches than Sphera
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Sphera, named ahead of SafetyCulture in 2 of 3 answers
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Top EHS software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SafetyCulture was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sphera was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sphera was listed before SafetyCulture 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.
VelocityEHS1st
Intelex2nd
Cority3rd
EHS Insight4th
EcoOnline5th
Enablon6th- Sphera7th
Benchmark Gensuite8th- SafetyCulture9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- VelocityEHS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- EHS Insight5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Intelex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cority3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SafetyCulture2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sphera2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Enablon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- EcoOnline2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Benchmark Gensuite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about EHS software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which EHS system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best EHS systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EHS system for a safety team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ehs software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“safety 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 SafetyCulture or Sphera more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SafetyCulture and Sphera by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine EHS software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SafetyCulture, Sphera. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SafetyCulture | Sphera | Enablon | Intelex | Cority | EcoOnline | VelocityEHS | Benchmark Gensuite | EHS Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.1% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.3% | 24% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.7% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.7% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 8% | 8% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 29.4% | 19.6% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.3% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 19.6% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.2% |
How has the SafetyCulture and Sphera comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SafetyCulture was ahead of Sphera in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SafetyCulture’s share of searches among EHS software worldwide moved from 34.8% to 24.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sphera’s share of searches among EHS software worldwide moved from 19.1% to 20.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for EHS software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sphera gained share of searches among EHS software worldwide, from 19.3% to 20.1%.
In September 2026, SafetyCulture lost share of searches among EHS software worldwide, from 29% to 24.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SafetyCulture’s and Sphera’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.
SafetyCulture
1 branded search term
- iauditor
Sphera
1 branded search term
- sphera
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