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MetricStream vs RSA Archer vs Riskonnect comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of MetricStream is 3.1%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Riskonnect is 1.1%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 5.6%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
RSA Archer5.6%
MetricStream3.1%
Riskonnect1.1%
Other90.2%
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Featured Reviews

JQ
Owner at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Centralized risk libraries have streamlined audits and now highlight clunky workflows and upgrades
MetricStream can be improved in several areas. Sometimes the overall flow of the application can seem a bit clunky, based on feedback from clients. From my understanding and what I have heard from developers within MetricStream during my deeper use of the application, the application seems to have been developed within silos, and the interaction of certain applications internally could definitely be improved in terms of the overall coding that exists between applications within the solution. The only improvement I suggest for MetricStream is to gather a collaborative think tank from several of the largest clients and compile feedback to prioritize suggested enhancements from multiple organizations.
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CJ
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
Centralized management strengthens compliance with good look and feel
From my perspective as a customer and end user, Archer has an impressive look and feel, but the most adaptive feature is its ease of configuration which helps to enhance our process according to our maturity. It's more about our organization getting centralized with an integrated approach that focuses on risk governance and compliance. When can provide a detailed dashboards to management with the details of risks from top-down or bottom-up prioritizing actions based on its criticality or necessity. This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Insurance Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Insurance Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What are the main differences between RSA Archer, MetricStream and IBM OpenPages?
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What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It woul...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The ...
What advice do you have for others considering RSA Archer?
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Sample Customers

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, ACCO Brands Corporation, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, AIB International, Associated Banc-Corp, BAE Systems, Barclaycard, Dell Inc, DIRECTV, Energizer, Fresenius Kabi, Hasbro, Goodyear, HudsonCity Savings Bank, Infigen Energy, Kaydon, Leroy Merlin, Mountry Financial Corp., Nicholas Piramal, Pepco, Pfizer, Societe Generale, Whitney Bank
Savage Services, Southwest Airlines, Kaiser Permanente
T-Systems, Bridge Point, Equifax, First Data, Global Imaging Company, Manulife Financial
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