CrowdStrike vs Sophos MDR:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sophos MDR had more branded searches than CrowdStrike among managed detection and response platforms worldwide. Sophos MDR had about 2,900 branded searches, while CrowdStrike had 1,620. Sophos MDR made up 2.8% of all managed detection and response platform searches we track, and CrowdStrike accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about managed detection and response platforms, CrowdStrike appeared in all five answers and Sophos MDR in three. Sophos MDR was mentioned before CrowdStrike in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sophos MDR, about 79% more searches than CrowdStrike
Who does AI mention more?
CrowdStrike, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sophos MDR, named ahead of CrowdStrike in 2 of 3 answers
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Top managed detection and response platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CrowdStrike appeared in all five answers. Sophos MDR was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sophos MDR was listed before CrowdStrike in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Sophos MDR1st
- CrowdStrike2nd
Arctic Wolf3rd
Huntress4th
Red Canary5th
Expel6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CrowdStrike5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Arctic Wolf3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sophos MDR3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Huntress2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Red Canary1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Expel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about managed detection and response platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which managed detection and response platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best managed detection and response platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best managed detection and response platform for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“managed detection and response”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“managed threat detection”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CrowdStrike or Sophos MDR more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CrowdStrike and Sophos MDR by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six managed detection and response platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sophos MDR, CrowdStrike. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Arctic Wolf | Red Canary | Sophos MDR | Huntress | CrowdStrike | Expel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.5% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.7% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 87.8% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 87.6% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.9% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.7% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.44% |
How has the CrowdStrike and Sophos MDR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sophos MDR was ahead of CrowdStrike in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CrowdStrike’s share of searches among managed detection and response platforms worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sophos MDR’s share of searches among managed detection and response platforms worldwide held steady at 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for managed detection and response platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sophos MDR worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CrowdStrike’s and Sophos MDR’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.
CrowdStrike
2 branded search terms
- antivirus crowdstrike
- crowdstrike antivirus
Sophos MDR
1 branded search term
- sophos mdr
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