analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
SOUN: 2—ACIW: 3wins
Rule of 40
40.8SOUN
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
99.5%SOUN
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
42%SOUN
49%ACIW
check_circleACIW leads
FCF Margin
-58.7%SOUN
17.6%ACIW
check_circleACIW leads
Operating Margin
-13.8%SOUN
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
—SOUN
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SOUN
40.8check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
SOUN
99.5%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SOUN
42%
ACIW
49%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SOUN
-58.7%
ACIW
17.6%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
SOUN
-13.8%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
SOUN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SOUN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
SOUN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
SOUN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SOUN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. scores 40.8 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. 42% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 49%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.