MetricStream Named a GRC Leader Across Three Top Analyst Reports: Here’s Why This Hat Trick Matters

Introduction

Being named a leader by one industry analyst is a real honor. By two – that’s amazing! And three? I’m not sure I have the right words. In sports, they call it a hat trick (I don’t like sports, but I’ve learned a little by osmosis.) And that’s what MetricStream has scored in the past two months with recognition from three top analyst firms -- Chartis Research, Verdantix, and IDC -- in their respective GRC evaluations!

Of course, this recognition is incredibly humbling and thrilling all by itself, but it’s especially critical at a time when governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) have become strategic imperatives for organizations worldwide – and organizations need help understanding the market.

So what do these accolades mean for you as a GRC leader and for the market as a whole? Let’s take a closer look.

1. Chartis Research’s Governance, Resilience, and Compliance Solutions 2025® Report

First up: Chartis Research.

Chartis is widely regarded as a leading provider of research and analysis on global risk technology markets, especially in financial services. Chartis specializes deeply in risk, compliance, and finance technology, bringing a sharp, authoritative lens to GRC solution evaluations.

MetricStream was ranked a Leader in Chartis Research’s Governance, Resilience, and Compliance Solutions 2025® report in all 5 categories: Enterprise GRC, GRC Analytics, Regulatory Intelligence, Third Party Risk, and Audit Risk.

What makes this recognition especially powerful is the methodology. Chartis weighs both completeness of functionality and market momentum to segment vendors into categories like Leaders and Challengers. Across 5 diverse but crucial domains, MetricStream emerged as a Leader — a clear signal of its all-around strength for enterprises seeking end-to-end GRC coverage.

According to Chartis, category leaders demonstrate the following strengths:

• Deliver broad capabilities across governance, risk, and compliance
• Support a wide range of critical risk domains and use cases
• Provide strong integration strategies and robust platforms
• Lead the way in deploying AI-enabled GRC use cases
• Enable workflow orchestration with out-of-the-box templates
• Offer flexibility through no-code customization

MetricStream’s AI-first Connected GRC platform was recognized for best-in-class capabilities across content flexibility; control framework integration, operationalization, and implementation; AI, analytics, and quantification; discovery and mapping; workflow and case management; architecture; and visualization and reporting.

Thanks, Chartis! You can read more about the report here in the press release.

2. IDC MarketScape Worldwide GRC Software 2025

IDC is one of the world’s most trusted research and advisory firms, widely recognized for its in-depth coverage of enterprise software markets. The IDC MarketScape uses a rigorous methodology, combining quantitative and qualitative criteria such as product capabilities, strategy, customer feedback, and market presence.

IDC MarketScape recently named MetricStream a Leader in its 2025 Worldwide GRC Software Vendor Assessment. The report emphasized MetricStream’s core strengths, stating:

“MetricStream has a strong strategic direction and roadmap that will consistently deliver value to customers. The company's AI capability will see an accelerated increase in customer productivity and outcomes, further enhancing the ROI of the platform.”

The report highlighted our AI-first strategy, ongoing innovation, and consistent ability to deliver measurable business value through our Connected GRC platform. The emphasis on AI-driven productivity and ROI alignment highlights MetricStream’s crucial role in bringing efficiency, automation, and data-driven insights to build organizational resilience.

Read it for yourself!

Here’s the report excerpt to learn more about MetricStream’s leadership.

It’s not easy being green but it’s certainly wonderful being recognized by Verdantix.

3. Verdantix Green Quadrant GRC Software Report (2025 Edition)

Last but certainly not least, Verdantix is a respected independent research and advisory firm specializing in EHS, ESG, risk, and operational excellence. Its Green Quadrant reports are based on rigorous, evidence-driven analysis of market momentum and technical capabilities.

A standout feature of the Green Quadrant reports is that they provide a side-by-side comparison of leading vendors, combining customer interviews, live product demonstrations, and in-depth analyst assessments. This makes them one of the most transparent and practical tools for organizations evaluating solution providers.

In August 2025, Verdantix named MetricStream a Leader in its Green Quadrant GRC Software Report. We were recognized for our broad functionality and ability to handle high volumes of data, making MetricStream ideal for firms operating in regulated industries and those managing diverse risk domains at scale, as well as strong capabilities in AI analytics and automation, feature richness, and extensive configuration options.

MetricStream also scored high on the following capabilities: regulatory change management, audit management, governance and policy management, and AI, Natural Language Search, Large Language Models, and Small Language Models.

Katelyn Johnson, Senior Manager, Verdantix, put it best:

“MetricStream delivers comprehensive GRC solutions with AI-enhanced risk visibility and compliance automation. Our analysis finds that MetricStream offers strong capabilities in AI-enhanced analytics and automation by delivering a broad, end-to-end set of risk, compliance and audit capabilities. Its platform shines in AI-enhanced analytics and automation, leveraging machine learning (ML) models to prioritize control failures, detect emerging risk patterns and drive continuous monitoring.”

Read the report highlights in the Press Release.

What the Triple Recognition (or Hat Trick) Means for Enterprises and GRC Professionals

So coming back to that hat trick… did you know the term originated in late 19th-century British cricket? A bowler who got three wickets with three consecutive balls would receive a new hat in commemoration. (I learned it from my hockey player husband, in the usual sense: 3 goals in 3 games! This sticky wicket definition was certainly new information!)

In any case, 3 achievements in a row is something to celebrate, and in this case is a solid recognition of MetricStream’s key strengths:

• Comprehensive GRC Solutions

  MetricStream’s AI-first Connected GRC offers the full spectrum of GRC solutions, from enterprise and operational risk to cyber, audit, regulatory compliance, third party risk, and analytics — providing enterprises with an integrated approach to GRC.

• AI-First Innovation

  With intelligence and automation through agentic and generative AI embedded across MetricStream products, MetricStream simplifies and scales critical processes such as risk assessments, policy enforcement, regulatory mapping, and compliance checks, enabling faster and smarter decision-making and amplifying outcomes.

• Scalability and Flexibility

  Built on a modern architecture with flexible deployment options, MetricStream empowers organizations of all sizes and complexities to adapt quickly to regulatory changes, industry standards, and evolving risk landscapes.

• Customer-Centric Value

  A strong focus on measurable ROI and business outcomes ensures that organizations not only manage risk more effectively but also strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and enhance stakeholder confidence.

• Market Leadership and Momentum

  Sustained recognition across multiple independent evaluations (Chartis Research has recognized MetricStream for more than 10 consecutive years!) underscores MetricStream’s continued market momentum, industry credibility, and role as a trusted partner in driving the future of connected GRC.

Summing It Up

While every analyst brings their own lens on functional comprehensiveness, innovation and sustainability, and strategic vision plus ROI, they all converge on one point: MetricStream sets the benchmark for modern GRC solutions.

For organizations aiming to simplify the strengthening of risk and compliance management without the complexities of legacy GRC stacks, MetricStream’s connected, AI-first platform delivers both breadth and depth.

You may not get a new hat (or 3 goals in a game), but you can depend on simpler GRC and more strategic, amplified outcomes.

Find out more about MetricStream’s AI-First Connected GRC now and up your GRC game today. Request a demo now.