Qualys vs Sysdig:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Qualys had more branded searches than Sysdig among vulnerability management platforms worldwide. Qualys had about 53,700 branded searches, while Sysdig had 6,600. Qualys made up 24.9% of all vulnerability management platform searches we track, and Sysdig accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability management platforms, Qualys appeared in all five answers and Sysdig in two. Qualys was mentioned before Sysdig in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Qualys, about 8 searches for every 1 for Sysdig
Who does AI mention more?
Qualys, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Qualys, named ahead of Sysdig in every answer
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Top vulnerability management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qualys appeared in all five answers. Sysdig was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Qualys was listed before Sysdig in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Qualys5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rapid75 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenbone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wiz3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sysdig2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Detectify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability management platform for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability management tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Qualys or Sysdig more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Qualys and Sysdig by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight vulnerability management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Qualys, Sysdig. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tenable | Qualys | Greenbone | Rapid7 | Sysdig | Wiz | Detectify | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 19.2% | 26.5% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.4% | 20.4% | 23.1% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.8% | 19.3% | 26.4% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.4% | 18.3% | 25.2% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 21.9% | 22.9% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.4% | 22.2% | 21.3% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 22.7% | 22.3% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.68% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 20.1% | 21% | 16% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 31% | 25.1% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.75% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 24.4% | 21.3% | 16.2% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 25.7% | 20.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.1% | 24.9% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
How has the Qualys and Sysdig comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Qualys was ahead of Sysdig in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability management platforms worldwide moved from 19.2% to 24.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 54.5K to 53.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sysdig’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability management platforms worldwide, from 25.7% to 24.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sysdig worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qualys’ and Sysdig’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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