42Crunch vs Akamai API Security:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 42Crunch had more branded searches than Akamai API Security among API security platforms worldwide. 42Crunch had about 1,000 branded searches, while Akamai API Security had 720. 42Crunch made up 13.3% of all API security platform searches we track, and Akamai API Security accounted for 9.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API security platforms, both 42Crunch and Akamai API Security appeared in all five answers. Akamai API Security was mentioned before 42Crunch in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
42Crunch, about 39% more searches than Akamai API Security
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Akamai API Security, named ahead of 42Crunch in every answer
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Top API security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both 42Crunch and Akamai API Security showed up in all five answers. Akamai API Security was listed before 42Crunch 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.
Salt Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- 42Crunch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Akamai API Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Traceable4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wallarm3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cequence Security2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Noname Security1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API security platform for security teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api security platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api security software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is 42Crunch or Akamai API Security more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 42Crunch and Akamai API Security by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven API security platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 42Crunch, Akamai API Security. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Salt Security | Noname Security | Wallarm | 42Crunch | Akamai API Security | Cequence Security | Traceable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.4% | 13.7% | 28.3% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.1% | 12.5% | 27.1% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.3% | 15.1% | 26.3% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.3% | 15.5% | 25.3% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.8% | 11.9% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 9.5% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.3% | 13.7% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.9% | 15.8% | 21.3% | 14.6% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.6% | 18.5% | 17.8% | 14.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.6% | 20.7% | 19.9% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.9% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.7% | 21.4% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.3% | 22.5% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
How has the 42Crunch and Akamai API Security comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 42Crunch was ahead of Akamai API Security in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 42Crunch’s share of searches among API security platforms worldwide moved from 15.6% to 13.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akamai API Security’s share of searches among API security platforms worldwide moved from 9.7% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.
How did search popularity change for API security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, 42Crunch gained share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 11.3% to 13.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Akamai API Security worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 42Crunch’s and Akamai API Security’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.
42Crunch
1 branded search term
- 42crunch
Akamai API Security
1 branded search term
- akamai api security
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