IBM QRadar vs Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IBM QRadar had more branded searches than Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM among security operations platforms worldwide. IBM QRadar had about 3,600 branded searches, while Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM had 320. IBM QRadar made up 1.3% of all security operations platform searches we track, and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM accounted for 0.11%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security operations platforms, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM appeared in two of the five answers and IBM QRadar in one. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM was mentioned before IBM QRadar in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
IBM QRadar, about 11 searches for every 1 for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM
Who does AI mention more?
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, IBM QRadar in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM, named ahead of IBM QRadar in 2 of 3 answers
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Top security operations platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IBM QRadar was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM was listed before IBM QRadar 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.
Splunk4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Sentinel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Security Operations3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wazuh2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- IBM QRadar1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sumo Logic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Securonix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Exabeam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about security operations platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security operations platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security operations platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security operations platform for security monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security operations platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem platform”
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 IBM QRadar or Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for IBM QRadar and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 security operations platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IBM QRadar, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Splunk | Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumo Logic | Securonix | Exabeam | LogRhythm | IBM QRadar | CrowdStrike | Google Security Operations | Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.9% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.31% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 28.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.35% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.2% | 28.6% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.32% | 0.51% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.36% | 0.57% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.2% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.11% |
How has the IBM QRadar and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IBM QRadar was ahead of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IBM QRadar’s share of searches among security operations platforms worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM’s share of searches among security operations platforms worldwide moved from 0.03% to 0.11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 320.
How did search popularity change for security operations platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM worldwide rose 255.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 320 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for IBM QRadar worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IBM QRadar’s and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM’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.
IBM QRadar
1 branded search term
- ibm qradar
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM
1 branded search term
- palo alto networks cortex xsiam
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