MISP vs Recorded Future:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MISP and Recorded Future were level in searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide, with an estimated 18.1K branded searches each, at 6.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about threat intelligence platforms, Recorded Future appeared in all five answers and MISP in three. Recorded Future was mentioned before MISP in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
MISP and Recorded Future are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Recorded Future, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Recorded Future, named ahead of MISP in 4 of 5 answers
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Top threat intelligence platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Recorded Future appeared in all five answers. MISP was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Recorded Future was listed before MISP in four out of five answers.
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.
Mandiant5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Recorded Future5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Threat Intelligence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- MISP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anomali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- OpenCTI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ThreatConnect2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Group-IB Threat Intelligence2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Flashpoint1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about threat intelligence platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which threat intelligence platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best threat intelligence platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best threat intelligence platform for a security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is MISP or Recorded Future more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MISP and Recorded Future by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten threat intelligence platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for MISP, Recorded Future. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Flashpoint | Anomali | Mandiant | MISP | Recorded Future | OpenCTI | Google Threat Intelligence | CrowdStrike | ThreatConnect | Group-IB Threat Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 36.3% | 4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.35% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 34.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.62% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.5% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 31.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 30.6% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 28.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.31% | 0.4% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.11% |
How has the MISP and Recorded Future comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MISP was ahead of Recorded Future in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MISP’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 4.9% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Recorded Future’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 4.9% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for threat intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MISP overtook Recorded Future to rank 4th among threat intelligence platforms worldwide, with 6.1% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Recorded Future worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MISP’s and Recorded Future’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.
MISP
1 branded search term
- misp
Recorded Future
1 branded search term
- recorded future
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