Microsoft Sentinel vs Wazuh:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wazuh had more branded searches than Microsoft Sentinel among SIEM platforms worldwide. Wazuh had about 90,500 branded searches, while Microsoft Sentinel had 22,200. Wazuh made up 17.4% of all SIEM platform searches we track, and Microsoft Sentinel accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SIEM platforms, Microsoft Sentinel appeared in all five answers and Wazuh in four. Microsoft Sentinel was mentioned before Wazuh in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Wazuh, about 4 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Sentinel
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Sentinel, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Sentinel, named ahead of Wazuh in every answer
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Top SIEM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Sentinel appeared in all five answers. Wazuh was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Sentinel was listed before Wazuh in every answer.
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.
Splunk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft Sentinel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wazuh4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elastic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Security Operations3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sumo Logic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Datadog0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SIEM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SIEM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SIEM platform for security event monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem software”
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 Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Sentinel and Wazuh by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight SIEM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Splunk | Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumo Logic | Elastic | Google Security Operations | CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.4% | 35.2% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.3% | 30.9% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.23% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 34.1% | 18% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 31% | 16.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.18% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.2% | 31.4% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 31.8% | 16% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 31.7% | 16.2% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 46.4% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.19% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.3% | 31.2% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 47% | 27.7% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.31% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 27.7% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.19% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 27.8% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
How has the Microsoft Sentinel and Wazuh comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wazuh was ahead of Microsoft Sentinel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Sentinel’s share of searches among SIEM platforms worldwide moved from 3.7% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wazuh’s share of searches among SIEM platforms worldwide moved from 15.2% to 17.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for SIEM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Wazuh’s share of searches among SIEM platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 16.3% to 17.4% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Sentinel’s and Wazuh’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.
Microsoft Sentinel
2 branded search terms
- microsoft sentinel
- microsoftsentinel
Wazuh
1 branded search term
- wazuh
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