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Mend vs OSV-Scanner:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OSV-Scanner had more branded searches than Mend among dependency scanning tools worldwide. OSV-Scanner had about 3,600 branded searches, while Mend had 880. OSV-Scanner made up 2.4% of all dependency scanning tool searches we track, and Mend accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dependency scanning tools, OSV-Scanner appeared in four of the five answers and Mend in two. OSV-Scanner was mentioned before Mend in three out of five answers.

Among dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OSV-Scanner, about 4 searches for every 1 for Mend

OSV-Scanner 3.6K searchesMend 880 searches

Who does AI mention more?

OSV-Scanner, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mend in 2

OSV-Scanner in 4 of 5Mend in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

OSV-Scanner, named ahead of Mend in 3 of 5 answers

OSV-Scanner first in 3Mend first in 2

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Top dependency scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OSV-Scanner was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mend was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OSV-Scanner was listed before Mend in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Trivy1st
  2. Dependabot2nd
  3. Snyk3rd
  4. OSV-Scanner4th
  5. OWASP Dependency-Check5th
  6. Socket6th
  7. Renovate7th
  8. Mend7th
  9. Sonatype9th
  10. Black Duck10th
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Trivy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dependabot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OSV-Scanner4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Snyk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OWASP Dependency-Check3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Sonatype2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Renovate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Socket2 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
  • Mend2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

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5 answers

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 Mend or OSV-Scanner more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mend and OSV-Scanner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 dependency scanning tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Mend and OSV-Scanner among dependency scanning tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for OSV-Scanner, Mend. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSnykTrivyDependabotOWASP Dependency-TrackSonatypeRenovateOSV-ScannerOWASP Dependency-CheckSocketBlack DuckMendFOSSA
Oct 202543%19.3%12.9%5.8%7%3.1%1.4%4.7%1.1%1%0.71%<0.01%
Nov 202539.6%21.7%11.8%6.5%7.9%3.5%1.5%4.3%1.3%0.96%0.8%<0.01%
Dec 202538.9%21.3%14.2%6.4%6.4%3.5%2.3%4.2%1.2%1%0.78%<0.01%
Jan 202638.6%21.1%14.1%6.3%7.7%3.4%1.5%4.2%1.1%1%0.78%<0.01%
Feb 202643.4%19.5%13%5.8%7.1%3.9%1.4%3.2%1.1%0.94%0.72%<0.01%
Mar 202625.9%47.1%9.5%4.2%4.2%2.8%1.2%2.3%1.4%0.75%0.43%<0.01%
Apr 202634.7%28.4%12.8%5.7%5.7%3.1%2.5%3.1%2.3%0.92%0.75%<0.01%
May 202637.9%20.8%13.9%6.2%6.2%3.4%2.8%2.8%4.5%0.9%0.63%<0.01%
Jun 202638.7%21.2%14.2%6.3%6.3%3.5%2.8%3.5%2%0.92%0.56%<0.01%
Jul 202634.5%23.1%15.5%6.9%6.9%3.8%2.5%3.1%1.8%1.2%0.7%<0.01%
Aug 202633%27%14.8%5.4%6.6%3.6%2.4%2.4%3.3%0.96%0.67%<0.01%
Sep 202633%27%14.8%6.6%6.6%3.6%2.4%2.4%1.9%0.96%0.59%<0.01%

How has the Mend and OSV-Scanner comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • OSV-Scanner was ahead of Mend in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mend’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide moved from 0.71% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OSV-Scanner’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide moved from 1.4% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 3.6K.

How did search popularity change for dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, OSV-Scanner rose from 8th to 7th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mend worldwide fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mend’s and OSV-Scanner’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.

Mend

1 branded search term

  • mend io

OSV-Scanner

1 branded search term

  • osv scanner

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