CyberArk vs SentinelOne:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CyberArk had more branded searches than SentinelOne among cybersecurity vendors worldwide. CyberArk had about 74,000 branded searches, while SentinelOne had 70. CyberArk made up 1.3% of all cybersecurity vendor searches we track, and SentinelOne accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cybersecurity vendors, SentinelOne appeared in three of the five answers and CyberArk in two. SentinelOne was mentioned before CyberArk in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
CyberArk, about 1057 searches for every 1 for SentinelOne
Who does AI mention more?
SentinelOne, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, CyberArk in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
SentinelOne, named ahead of CyberArk in 2 of 3 answers
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Top cybersecurity vendors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SentinelOne was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CyberArk was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SentinelOne was listed before CyberArk 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.
CrowdStrike1st
Palo Alto Networks2nd
Sophos3rd
Fortinet4th- SentinelOne5th
Zscaler6th
Cloudflare7th
Check Point8th- CyberArk9th
Tenable10th- +2 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CrowdStrike4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Sophos3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Palo Alto Networks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SentinelOne3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cloudflare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Okta2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Fortinet2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zscaler2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CyberArk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tenable2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cybersecurity vendors
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cybersecurity vendor should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cybersecurity vendors?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cybersecurity vendor for a small IT team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cybersecurity vendors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business cybersecurity”
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 20, 2026.
Is CyberArk or SentinelOne more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CyberArk and SentinelOne by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 cybersecurity vendors we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CyberArk, SentinelOne. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cloudflare | Okta | Fortinet | Zscaler | Sophos | Palo Alto Networks | CyberArk | Tenable | Darktrace | Check Point | CrowdStrike | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.8% | 16.5% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.33% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 83.9% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.9% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.21% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.8% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.36% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.33% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.31% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.7% | 13.4% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.29% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 65.4% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.26% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.9% | 13.4% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.66% | 0.26% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 71% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.23% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.9% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.25% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the CyberArk and SentinelOne comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CyberArk was ahead of SentinelOne in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CyberArk’s share of searches among cybersecurity vendors worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SentinelOne’s share of searches among cybersecurity vendors worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 70.
How did search popularity change for cybersecurity vendors worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for SentinelOne worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CyberArk worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CyberArk’s and SentinelOne’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.
CyberArk
1 branded search term
- cyberark
SentinelOne
1 branded search term
- antivirus sentinelone
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