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MetricStream vs RiskOptics ROAR Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

MetricStream
Ranking in Continuous Controls Monitoring
4th
Ranking in GRC
8th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (5th), IT Vendor Risk Management (9th)
RiskOptics ROAR Platform
Ranking in Continuous Controls Monitoring
15th
Ranking in GRC
37th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of MetricStream is 2.9%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RiskOptics ROAR Platform is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MetricStream2.9%
RiskOptics ROAR Platform1.0%
Other96.1%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2860572 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Centralized compliance workflows have improved audit readiness but still need better UX and analytics
Since I have used MetricStream for the last three years, one of the top improvements that comes to my mind is enhanced user experience and UX/UI. I believe that while MetricStream is highly configurable, some workflows can feel really complex for occasional users or first-time users, and I do not find the existing UI/UX experience very intuitive. A more intuitive interface with simplified navigation and role-based dashboards could reduce training time and improve user adoption for both first-time and occasional users. Additionally, MetricStream could include advanced analytics and AI capabilities. More AI-driven insights using predictive risk analysis and intelligent recommendations could help organizations identify compliance gaps before they become audit findings. Furthermore, simplified configuration and integration could be beneficial; configuring workflows, forms, and integrations currently requires a lot of specialized expertise. Low-code or no-code enhancements and easier integration with enterprise systems such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, SAP, or Azure DevOps could reduce implementation effort and operational time. The reporting needs enhancement, perhaps by including role-based reporting and simplifying the dashboard, which currently has too much information and can overwhelm first-time or occasional users. It would be better to show only what is necessary or introduce configurations to display what each user wants to see on their dashboard. MetricStream could definitely improve its accuracy and reliability of output. It could provide more curated, personalized recommendations instead of generic suggestions. Additionally, MetricStream could develop recommendations that align with role-based dashboards instead of providing uniform recommendations across the board.
Ankita Sabale - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Associate - IT Governance and Compliance at Fulcrum Digital Inc
Acts as a software inventory of applications in an environment
I face some difficulty while upgrading any field in the application. Suppose I change an application's IT owner field, which is at the end of the application. After I save the change, it takes me to the top of the page, which is an issue for me. After you change and save the pre-filled specific information at the end of an application page, the application will again take you to the top of the page.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It has good features and good functionality, and our customers feel there is a lot of merit in that."
"Key features are usability and ease of configuration, and it allows us to have all the information in a single place and provide real-time indicators and information for our executives."
"The interface is mobile-friendly and it is getting a good response from our customers."
"Since implementing MetricStream, audit teams have shaved about two weeks off of annual planning across various teams, allowing audit departments of about 140 auditors across maybe 10 teams to squeeze in 10 extra audits, one audit per each team, if not additional testing."
"For our client, MetricStream made the audits incredibly efficient, and in real time, I could provide the status of the audit to stakeholders, indicating which controls had deviations, which control was pending, and who it was pending on."
"MetricStream is something like an all-in-one solution where I do not need to write scripts or conduct audits."
"We can get all the information about all the applications in a single platform."
 

Cons

"We would like to have more dashboards and reports, such as geographical and trend reports in the next version. Also, an improvement in the mobile version would be helpful."
"The support part is terrible, rating about one out of ten."
"MetricStream at that point did not have a template, and I had to build the entire SOX 404 IT general controls testing framework myself."
"Since I have used MetricStream for the last three years, one of the top improvements that comes to my mind is enhanced user experience and UX/UI."
"MetricStream's scalability is adaptable, though the biggest issue I have encountered with clients has been around upgrades that require re-implementing customizations to the out-of-box solutions after significant upgrades."
"I would like to see out-of-the-box integration with more security, it would be helpful."
"After you change and save the pre-filled specific information at the end of an application page, the application will again take you to the top of the page."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Healthcare Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with MetricStream?
MetricStream can be improved in the area of developers. There are two parts of developers: those who prepare solutions for clients and those from India who support the application. The support part...
What is your primary use case for MetricStream?
My main use case for MetricStream was that I was a developer and I prepared templates for a client while also testing the UI platform for the client. I can give a specific example of a template I p...
What advice do you have for others considering MetricStream?
The advice I would give to others looking into using MetricStream is to not use MetricStream. I would rate this recommendation a four out of ten.
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