Burp Suite vs Qualys:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Burp Suite had more branded searches than Qualys among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide. Burp Suite had about 135,000 branded searches, while Qualys had 49,500. Burp Suite made up 35% of all vulnerability scanning tool searches we track, and Qualys accounted for 12.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability scanning tools, Burp Suite appeared in three of the five answers and Qualys in two. Qualys was mentioned before Burp Suite in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Burp Suite, about 3 searches for every 1 for Qualys
Who does AI mention more?
Burp Suite, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Qualys in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Qualys, named ahead of Burp Suite in 2 of 3 answers
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Top vulnerability scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Burp Suite was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Qualys was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Qualys was listed before Burp Suite in two out of three answers that named either.
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
Greenbone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Burp Suite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZAP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Trivy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rapid73 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Qualys2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Acunetix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Intruder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability scanning tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability scanning tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability scanning tool for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scanning tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scan software”
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 Burp Suite or Qualys more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Burp Suite and Qualys by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine vulnerability scanning tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Burp Suite, Qualys. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Burp Suite | Qualys | Tenable | ZAP | Trivy | Rapid7 | Greenbone | Acunetix | Intruder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 11.7% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 11.8% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.9% | 10.8% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.2% | 10.6% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.4% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.1% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 10.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.1% |
How has the Burp Suite and Qualys comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Burp Suite was ahead of Qualys in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burp Suite’s share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide moved from 31.8% to 35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide moved from 11.7% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Burp Suite gained share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 31.3% to 35%.
In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Burp Suite’s and Qualys’ 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.
Burp Suite
2 branded search terms
- burp suite
- burpsuite
Qualys
1 branded search term
- qualys
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