Akamai API Security vs Cequence Security:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Akamai API Security and Cequence Security were level in searches among API security platforms worldwide, with an estimated 720 branded searches each, at 9.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API security platforms, Akamai API Security appeared in all five answers and Cequence Security in two. Akamai API Security was mentioned before Cequence Security in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Akamai API Security and Cequence Security are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Akamai API Security, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Akamai API Security, named ahead of Cequence Security 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, Akamai API Security appeared in all five answers. Cequence Security was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Akamai API Security was listed before Cequence Security 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 Akamai API Security or Cequence Security more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Akamai API Security and Cequence 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 Akamai API Security, Cequence 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 Akamai API Security and Cequence Security comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cequence Security took it in February 2026, Akamai API Security took it in April 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cequence Security’s share of searches among API security platforms worldwide moved from 7% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for API security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
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 Akamai API Security’s and Cequence 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.
Akamai API Security
1 branded search term
- akamai api security
Cequence Security
1 branded search term
- cequence security
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