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MetricStream vs SAP BusinessObjects GRC comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

MetricStream
Ranking in Continuous Controls Monitoring
4th
Ranking in GRC
8th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (5th), IT Vendor Risk Management (9th)
SAP BusinessObjects GRC
Ranking in Continuous Controls Monitoring
2nd
Ranking in GRC
14th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Continuous Controls Monitoring category, the mindshare of MetricStream is 6.8%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 12.1%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Continuous Controls Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP BusinessObjects GRC12.1%
MetricStream6.8%
Other81.1%
Continuous Controls Monitoring
 

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.
Vishal Guthula - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Advanced Analytics Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Experienced security and easy understanding with advanced customization enhances efficiency
Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data without proper permissions. Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong. Having prevention alerts immediately when someone triggers unauthorized actions would allow us to address these situations proactively.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"It has good features and good functionality, and our customers feel there is a lot of merit in that."
"MetricStream is something like an all-in-one solution where I do not need to write scripts or conduct audits."
"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."
"We have enterprise clients for the product."
"The stability of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is acceptable."
"It improved the organization's reporting culture, giving us insights into health, management, and operational results."
"The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports"
"The customization options in the dashboards inside SAP BusinessObjects GRC are highly valuable, and the real-time monitoring feature performs effectively, allowing teams to maintain data security by restricting domain visibility."
"Initial setup was straightforward. It took maybe one week."
"It is wonderful from the control perspective. The GRC tools help you in knowing what are the risk controls, how to mitigate risks, and how to ensure that there are no conflicts between the roles. From the user perspective, you get to know what are the permission risks and access risks. You get a lot of useful information."
"The best features are the scalability and flexibility to implement applications on top of the BW."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"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."
"I would like to see out-of-the-box integration with more security, it would be helpful."
"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."
"BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly."
"We cannot actively log in to the system. It should also improve support."
"An additional feature I would like to see is the option to add wait time and integrate sources in wait time."
"The learning curve is high."
"Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong."
"I am working on features that are not functioning as expected, which creates significant difficulties in management."
"Technical support could be better and faster."
"I think the old system is better than the new one. From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to ensure that the new technologies it offers are better than the old ones."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are flexible in terms of customers' needs."
"There is a yearly licensing cost. I would rate their pricing 4 out of 5."
"The license is costly."
"SAP BusinessObjects GRC is expensive."
"The product's licensing costs involve a one-time purchase. The tool also allows others to make annual payments towards the licensing charges of the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Healthcare Company
11%
Educational Organization
6%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Large Enterprise6
 

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.
What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data without proper permissions. Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only...
What is your primary use case for SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
I work with SAP, and currently I am working with other domains such as Power BI, Microsoft, and in the AI sector. When working with Microsoft, I utilize solutions such as Intune, Configuration Mana...
What advice do you have for others considering SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
The overall rating for SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 8.5 out of 10. I would rate GRC solutions at eight. Nothing is perfect; if someone attempts to hack, they can create issues. The method and process...
 

Also Known As

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BusinessObjects GRC
 

Overview

 

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
INEOS Melamines GmbH, Banco Galicia
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