Security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In October 2026, Vanta was the most searched security compliance automation platform in New Zealand, accounting for 76.9% of all searches among the six platforms tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Vanta and Drata showed up in every answer. Vanta was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
VantaShare of searches 76.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ScytaleShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DrataShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SprintoShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ThoropassShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top security compliance automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vanta and Drata appeared every time. Vanta was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Drata was second, and Secureframe was third. Scytale, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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
- Drata5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Secureframe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sprinto2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Scytale0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Thoropass0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security compliance automation platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security compliance automation platform in New Zealand for audit evidence?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security audit software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance automation platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which security compliance automation platforms do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each security compliance automation platform by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six security compliance automation platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Vanta, Scytale, Drata, Sprinto. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vanta | Scytale | Drata | Sprinto | Thoropass | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 73.1% | 17.8% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 0.46% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.2% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.3% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 0.76% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.3% | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.5% | 52.6% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.1% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 3% | 0.74% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 78.7% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 0.79% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.9% | 4.5% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 68% | 17.7% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.68% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.5% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 76.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.9% | 1.3K | +30% | +4.5 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 12.4% | 210 | +50% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 6.5% | 110 | -21.4% | -3.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.4% | 40 | -20% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 20 | -33.3% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.59% | 10 | -50% | -0.9 points |
1.
Vanta76.9%
Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
2.
Scytale12.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
Drata6.5%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
4.
Sprinto2.4%
Held 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
0.59%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand?
6 brands
In October 2026, Vanta was the most searched among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.3K branded searches, 76.9% of all searches for the six tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. Scytale is in 2nd place, 64.5 percentage points behind at 12.4%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanta | 73.1% → 76.9% | 83.9%Jun 2026 | 40.5%Mar 2026 | 1st |
| Scytale | 17.8% → 12.4% | 52.6%Mar 2026 | 4.5%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| Drata | 6.4% → 6.5% | 10.7%Feb 2026 | 4.5%Mar 2026 | 3rd |
| Sprinto | 1.8% → 2.4% | 3.8%Feb 2026 | 1.6%Mar 2026 | 4th |
| Thoropass | 0.46% → 1.2% | 2.2%Sep 2026 | 0.4%Mar 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Secureframe | 0.46% → 0.59% | 1.6%May 2026 | 0.4%Mar 2026 | 5th → 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Vanta’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand increased from 73.1% to 76.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scytale’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand decreased from 17.8% to 12.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Sprinto’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand increased from 1.8% to 2.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Thoropass’ share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand increased from 0.46% to 1.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Vanta’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 83.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 40.5% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scytale’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 52.6% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Drata’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 10.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Sprinto’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 3.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Thoropass’ share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 2.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 0.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Secureframe’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 1.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Thoropass rose from 6th to 5th among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Secureframe fell from 5th to 6th among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Drata held steady: its share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand security compliance automation platforms in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Scytale overtook Drata to rank 2nd among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, with 12.4% of the searches.
In October 2026, Vanta gained share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, from 72.5% to 76.9%.
In October 2026, Drata lost share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, from 10.1% to 6.5%.
In October 2026, Sprinto lost share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 2.4%.
In October 2026, Thoropass lost share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.2%.
In October 2026, Secureframe lost share of searches among security compliance automation platforms in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 0.59%.
How are branded searches counted for security compliance automation platforms?
6 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among security compliance automation platforms comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
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