CycloneDX vs Syft:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Syft had more branded searches than CycloneDX among SBOM platforms worldwide. Syft had about 12,100 branded searches, while CycloneDX had 8,100. Syft made up 13.6% of all SBOM platform searches we track, and CycloneDX accounted for 9.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SBOM platforms, CycloneDX appeared in all five answers and Syft in three. Syft was mentioned before CycloneDX in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Syft, about 49% more searches than CycloneDX
Who does AI mention more?
CycloneDX, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Syft, named ahead of CycloneDX in 3 of 4 answers
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Top SBOM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CycloneDX appeared in all five answers. Syft was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Syft was listed before CycloneDX in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Anchore1st
Snyk2nd
OWASP Dependency-Track3rd- Syft4th
Black Duck5th
FOSSA6th- JFrog Xray7th
- CycloneDX8th
Mend–
Cybeats–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CycloneDX5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Anchore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Snyk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Syft3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OWASP Dependency-Track3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JFrog Xray2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Black Duck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- FOSSA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mend0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cybeats0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SBOM platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SBOM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SBOM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SBOM platform for a software team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sbom tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“software bill of materials”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CycloneDX or Syft more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CycloneDX and Syft by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten SBOM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Syft, CycloneDX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Snyk | Syft | OWASP Dependency-Track | CycloneDX | Anchore | JFrog Xray | Black Duck | Mend | Cybeats | FOSSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.88% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.9% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.83% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.2% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.86% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.7% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.3% | 15% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.89% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.7% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.95% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.99% | 0.87% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 61% | 12.2% | 10% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.3% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.01% |
How has the CycloneDX and Syft comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Syft was ahead of CycloneDX in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CycloneDX’s share of searches among SBOM platforms worldwide moved from 6.6% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Syft’s share of searches among SBOM platforms worldwide moved from 14.9% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for SBOM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track overtook CycloneDX to rank 3rd among SBOM platforms worldwide, with 11.2% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CycloneDX worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Syft worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CycloneDX’s and Syft’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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