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Qualys vs Rapid7:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Qualys and Rapid7 were level in searches among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 90 branded searches each, at 27.3% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability scanner brands, Qualys appeared in four of the five answers and Rapid7 in three. Qualys was mentioned before Rapid7 in three out of four answers that named either.

Among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Qualys and Rapid7 are searched for about as often as each other.

Qualys 90 searchesRapid7 90 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Qualys, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rapid7 in 3

Qualys in 4 of 5Rapid7 in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Qualys, named ahead of Rapid7 in 3 of 4 answers

Qualys first in 3Rapid7 first in 1

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Top vulnerability scanner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qualys was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rapid7 was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Qualys was listed before Rapid7 in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Tenable1st
  2. Qualys2nd
  3. Rapid73rd
  4. Greenbone / OpenVAS4th
  5. ZAP5th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Qualys4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Rapid73 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenbone / OpenVAS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ZAP2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Qualys or Rapid7 more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Qualys and Rapid7 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five vulnerability scanner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Qualys and Rapid7 among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Qualys, Rapid7. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZAPQualysRapid7TenableGreenbone / OpenVAS
Oct 202526.2%26.2%40.5%4.8%2.4%
Nov 202530.6%30.6%30.6%5.6%2.8%
Dec 202520%36%36%8%0%
Jan 202631%31%24.1%10.3%3.4%
Feb 202621.2%33.3%33.3%9.1%3%
Mar 202631.1%31.1%31.1%6.7%0%
Apr 202621.9%28.1%34.4%12.5%3.1%
May 202626.5%26.5%32.4%11.8%2.9%
Jun 202625.6%32.6%25.6%14%2.3%
Jul 202632.4%26.5%20.6%17.6%2.9%
Aug 202633.3%27.3%27.3%9.1%3%
Sep 202633.3%27.3%27.3%9.1%3%

How has the Qualys and Rapid7 comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Qualys took it in January 2026, Rapid7 took it in April 2026, Qualys took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand moved from 26.2% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 90.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapid7’s share of searches among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand moved from 40.5% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 90.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand vulnerability scanner brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Rapid7 in New Zealand fell 47.1% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 90 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Qualys in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 90 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qualys’ and Rapid7’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.

Qualys

1 branded search term

  • qualys

Rapid7

1 branded search term

  • rapid7

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