Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management vs Qualys:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Qualys had more branded searches than Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand. Qualys had about 90 branded searches, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management had 20. Qualys made up 22% of all vulnerability management platform searches we track, and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability management platforms, Qualys appeared in all five answers and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in three. Qualys was mentioned before Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Qualys, about 5 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Who does AI mention more?
Qualys, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Qualys, named ahead of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in 3 of 5 answers
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Top vulnerability management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qualys appeared in all five answers. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Qualys was listed before Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in three 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.
- Qualys5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rapid75 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wiz3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenbone2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Detectify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability management platform in New Zealand for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scanner software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management or Qualys more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Qualys by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven vulnerability management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Qualys, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Greenbone | Qualys | Rapid7 | Tenable | Wiz | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | Detectify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.7% | 21.2% | 32.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.7% | 20% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 20% | 24.4% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 20.9% | 25.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 23.9% | 13% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.9% | 23.7% | 18.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.6% | 25% | 25% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.1% | 22% | 22% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.4% |
How has the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Qualys comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Qualys was ahead of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 21.2% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vulnerability management platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management overtook Detectify to rank 6th among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, with 4.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 25% to 22%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s and Qualys’ 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 Defender Vulnerability Management
1 branded search term
- microsoft defender vulnerability management
Qualys
1 branded search term
- qualys
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