Choosing the right regulatory intelligence platform can determine how effectively your organization tracks, interprets, and responds to regulatory changes. The market has matured significantly, with solutions ranging from large enterprise platforms to focused, industry-specific tools. This comparison evaluates the leading regulatory intelligence platforms available in 2026, based on source coverage, real-time capabilities, ease of use, industry focus, and pricing transparency.
How did we evaluate these tools?
We assessed each platform across seven criteria that matter most to compliance and regulatory affairs teams selecting a monitoring solution:
- Source coverage: How many official government and regulatory sources does the platform monitor?
- Real-time monitoring: Does the platform detect changes as they are published, or on a periodic schedule?
- Industry coverage: Which regulated sectors does the platform serve?
- Jurisdictional reach: How many countries and regions are covered?
- Ease of setup: Can teams start using the platform quickly, or does it require months of implementation?
- Pricing transparency: Is pricing published openly, or does it require a sales process?
- Notification customization: Can individual users configure their own alerts and preferences?
Top regulatory intelligence platforms in 2026
Here is how the leading platforms compare for compliance teams in 2026.
Obsidian Monitoring Advisory
Obsidian Monitoring Advisory is a regulatory intelligence platform focused on delivering real-time updates from official government sources. It monitors over 200 regulatory sources with global jurisdictional coverage, offering dedicated verticals for Chemicals and PFAS, ESG and CSRD, and Life Sciences and MedTech.
Key strengths:
- 100% official sources with direct traceability to government publications
- Real-time monitoring with updates delivered as soon as they are published
- Plug-and-play setup with no implementation project required
- Per-user customizable email notifications by industry, jurisdiction, and topic
- Transparent, published pricing on the website
- Available as a web dashboard (Monitor Live) and Enterprise API for GRC integration
- Global jurisdictional coverage across all monitored industries
Considerations: Currently focused on three industry verticals (chemicals, ESG, life sciences). Organizations in financial services or other sectors may need additional coverage.
Best for: Compliance teams in chemicals, ESG, and life sciences who want fast deployment, official-source monitoring, and transparent pricing.
CUBE Global
CUBE Global is an established regulatory intelligence platform primarily serving the financial services sector. Their RegPlatform covers 180+ jurisdictions and monitors over 10,000 regulatory issuing bodies in 80+ languages.
Key strengths:
- Extensive jurisdictional coverage (180+ jurisdictions)
- Deep financial services expertise (banking, insurance, capital markets)
- AI-powered classification and mapping of regulatory obligations
- RegPlatform Intel (launched 2025) offers a mid-market entry point
Considerations: Primarily built for financial services. Enterprise pricing requires custom quotes. Setup typically involves a multi-month implementation project.
Best for: Large financial institutions needing comprehensive global regulatory coverage with deep obligation mapping.
Enhesa
Enhesa is a global regulatory intelligence provider combining AI-powered insights with expert legal analysis, serving enterprises across EHS, product compliance, and chemical risk. Their platform delivers content authored by legal experts in 30+ languages across 279 jurisdictions.
Key strengths:
- Expert-authored regulatory content across 279 jurisdictions
- Dedicated product intelligence modules (PFAS Tracker, GHS, RoHS, packaging)
- Regulatory Forecaster for predicting upcoming changes
- Chemical Watch news and insight integration
- SDS authoring and management services
Considerations: Enterprise pricing without published rates. Broader EHS focus may include content outside the scope of teams focused on specific regulatory verticals.
Best for: Large enterprises needing comprehensive EHS and product compliance intelligence with expert analysis across multiple jurisdictions.
Corlytics
Corlytics provides an AI-driven Regulatory Risk Intelligence platform that combines machine learning with subject matter expert validation. The platform is recognized as a Category Leader for Regulatory Intelligence by Chartis Research.
Key strengths:
- AI-driven classification with human expert validation
- Regulatory risk scoring and horizon scanning capabilities
- ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 certified
- Multi-jurisdictional coverage for financial regulation
Considerations: Strong focus on financial services regulatory risk. Custom pricing with no published rates.
Best for: Financial institutions and compliance teams focused on regulatory risk quantification and horizon scanning.
Regology
Regology positions itself as a broader enterprise regulatory management platform, covering US federal, all 50 states, and 135+ countries. The platform features a "Smart Law Library" with near real-time updates and AI-driven workflows.
Key strengths:
- Broad regulatory coverage spanning multiple industries
- AI-first unified architecture
- Connects regulatory changes to obligations, controls, and evidence
- Comprehensive US state-level coverage
Considerations: Enterprise-focused pricing model. Platform complexity may exceed the needs of teams seeking a straightforward monitoring solution.
Best for: Enterprise compliance teams needing multi-industry regulatory management with obligation mapping across US and global jurisdictions.
Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence
Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence (TRRI) is part of the Thomson Reuters portfolio, offering regulatory news, analysis, and expert commentary across financial services, life sciences, and other regulated industries.
Key strengths:
- Extensive editorial team providing expert analysis and commentary
- Large database of regulatory documents and historical archives
- Established brand with decades of regulatory content experience
- Integration with other Thomson Reuters compliance products
Considerations: Relies heavily on editorial content. Updates may lag behind official publication. Premium enterprise pricing.
Best for: Large enterprises already using Thomson Reuters products who value expert editorial commentary alongside regulatory data.
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer offers regulatory compliance solutions through its Compliance Solutions division, covering banking, securities, and insurance regulation with a strong US focus.
Key strengths:
- Deep US regulatory expertise, particularly in financial services
- Integrated with Wolters Kluwer compliance management workflows
- Established content library with decades of regulatory history
Considerations: Primarily US-focused. Financial services orientation. Enterprise pricing without public rates.
Best for: US-based financial institutions already in the Wolters Kluwer ecosystem.
Comparison summary
| Platform | Source type | Real-time | Industries | Jurisdictions | Setup | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | 200+ official government sources | Yes | Chemicals, ESG, Life Sciences | Global | Plug-and-play | Published, per-user |
| CUBE Global | 10,000+ regulatory bodies | Periodic | Financial services | 180+ | Multi-month project | Custom enterprise |
| Enhesa | Expert-authored + AI | Regular updates | EHS, Chemicals, Product compliance | 279 | Enterprise onboarding | Custom enterprise |
| Corlytics | Multi-source AI | Near real-time | Financial services | Multi-jurisdictional | Implementation required | Custom enterprise |
| Regology | Official + curated | Near real-time | Multi-industry | 135+ | Implementation required | Custom enterprise |
| Thomson Reuters | Editorial + official | Editorial schedule | Financial, Life Sciences | Global | Moderate | Premium enterprise |
| Wolters Kluwer | Curated content | Periodic | Financial services | US-focused | Moderate | Custom enterprise |
How to choose the right platform for your team
The best choice depends on your industry, geographic scope, team size, and budget. Here are a few considerations to guide the decision:
- Industry focus matters: Some platforms specialize in financial services, others in chemicals or life sciences. A platform with deep coverage in your specific sector will typically deliver more relevant results than a generalist tool.
- Real-time vs. editorial: If your team needs to know about regulatory changes the moment they are published, prioritize platforms with real-time source scanning. If expert commentary and analysis are more valuable than speed, editorial-focused platforms may be a better fit.
- Setup complexity: Enterprise platforms with obligation mapping and workflow integration offer powerful capabilities but require significant implementation effort. Teams looking for immediate monitoring coverage may prefer plug-and-play solutions.
- Budget considerations: Pricing models range from transparent per-user subscriptions to custom enterprise quotes. Factor in not just license cost but also implementation time, training, and ongoing administration.
We encourage you to evaluate multiple platforms against your specific requirements before making a decision.
Disclaimer
This article is published by Obsidian Monitoring Advisory. While we have made every effort to present accurate and fair information about all platforms listed, the descriptions of third-party solutions are based on publicly available information from their websites and published materials as of early 2026. We do not have access to the internal workings, full feature sets, or detailed pricing of competing platforms. We recommend contacting each vendor directly for the most current and complete information about their offerings. This comparison is provided for informational purposes and should not be considered an exhaustive or definitive evaluation of any platform mentioned.