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Anchore vs OWASP Dependency-Track:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track had more branded searches than Anchore among SBOM platforms worldwide. OWASP Dependency-Track had about 9,900 branded searches, while Anchore had 4,400. OWASP Dependency-Track made up 11.2% of all SBOM platform searches we track, and Anchore accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SBOM platforms, Anchore appeared in four of the five answers and OWASP Dependency-Track in three. Anchore was mentioned before OWASP Dependency-Track in three out of four answers.

Among SBOM platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OWASP Dependency-Track, about 2 searches for every 1 for Anchore

OWASP Dependency-Track 9.9K searchesAnchore 4.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Anchore, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, OWASP Dependency-Track in 3

Anchore in 4 of 5OWASP Dependency-Track in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Anchore, named ahead of OWASP Dependency-Track in 3 of 4 answers

Anchore first in 3OWASP Dependency-Track first in 1

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Top SBOM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anchore was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OWASP Dependency-Track was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Anchore was listed before OWASP Dependency-Track in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Anchore1st
  2. Snyk2nd
  3. OWASP Dependency-Track3rd
  4. Syft4th
  5. Black Duck5th
  6. FOSSA6th
  7. JFrog Xray7th
  8. CycloneDX8th
  9. Mend–
  10. 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

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5 answers

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 Anchore or OWASP Dependency-Track more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Anchore and OWASP Dependency-Track 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.

Anchore and OWASP Dependency-Track among SBOM platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for OWASP Dependency-Track, Anchore. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSnykSyftOWASP Dependency-TrackCycloneDXAnchoreJFrog XrayBlack DuckMendCybeatsFOSSA
Oct 202560.7%14.9%8.1%6.6%4.4%1.9%1.5%1%0.88%0.01%
Nov 202556.9%17%9.3%6.2%5.1%2.2%1.4%1.1%0.83%0.01%
Dec 202559.2%14.5%9.7%6.5%4.3%2.3%1.6%1.2%0.86%0.01%
Jan 202656.7%17%9.3%6.2%5%2.2%1.5%1.1%1%0.01%
Feb 202661.3%15%8.2%6.7%3.6%1.9%1.3%1%0.89%0.01%
Mar 202657.7%17.3%9.4%6.3%3.4%2.3%1.7%0.95%0.95%<0.01%
Apr 202659.1%14.5%9.7%6.4%4.3%2.3%1.6%1.3%0.86%<0.01%
May 202660.1%14.7%9.8%6.6%3.6%1.9%1.4%0.99%0.87%<0.01%
Jun 202661%12.2%10%8.2%3.6%1.9%1.5%0.89%0.73%0.01%
Jul 202657%13.9%11.4%7.6%4.1%1.8%2%1.2%0.83%0.01%
Aug 202657.3%14%9.4%9.4%4.2%1.9%1.7%1.2%1%0.01%
Sep 202655.8%13.6%11.2%9.1%5%1.8%1.6%0.99%0.81%0.01%

How has the Anchore and OWASP Dependency-Track comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for SBOM platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track overtook CycloneDX to rank 3rd among SBOM platforms worldwide, with 11.2% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Anchore gained share of searches among SBOM platforms worldwide, from 4.2% to 5%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anchore’s and OWASP Dependency-Track’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.

Anchore

1 branded search term

  • anchore

OWASP Dependency-Track

1 branded search term

  • dependency track

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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