CycloneDX vs JFrog Xray:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CycloneDX had more branded searches than JFrog Xray among SBOM platforms worldwide. CycloneDX had about 8,100 branded searches, while JFrog Xray had 1,600. CycloneDX made up 9.1% of all SBOM platform searches we track, and JFrog Xray accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SBOM platforms, CycloneDX appeared in all five answers and JFrog Xray in two. CycloneDX and JFrog Xray were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
CycloneDX, about 5 searches for every 1 for JFrog Xray
Who does AI mention more?
CycloneDX, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top SBOM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CycloneDX appeared in all five answers. JFrog Xray was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CycloneDX and JFrog Xray were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Anchore1st
Snyk2nd
OWASP Dependency-Track3rd- Syft4th
Black Duck5th
FOSSA6th- JFrog Xray7th
- CycloneDX8th
Mend–
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
See every answer about SBOM platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SBOM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SBOM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SBOM platform for a software team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sbom tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“software bill of materials”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CycloneDX or JFrog Xray more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CycloneDX and JFrog Xray 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.
Share of searches by month for CycloneDX, JFrog Xray. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Snyk | Syft | OWASP Dependency-Track | CycloneDX | Anchore | JFrog Xray | Black Duck | Mend | Cybeats | FOSSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.88% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.9% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.83% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.2% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.86% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.7% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.3% | 15% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.89% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.7% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.95% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.99% | 0.87% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 61% | 12.2% | 10% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.3% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.01% |
How has the CycloneDX and JFrog Xray comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CycloneDX was ahead of JFrog Xray in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CycloneDX’s share of searches among SBOM platforms worldwide moved from 6.6% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JFrog Xray’s share of searches among SBOM platforms worldwide moved from 1.9% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for SBOM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track overtook CycloneDX to rank 3rd among SBOM platforms worldwide, with 11.2% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CycloneDX worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for JFrog Xray worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CycloneDX’s and JFrog Xray’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.
CycloneDX
1 branded search term
- cyclonedx
JFrog Xray
1 branded search term
- jfrog xray
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