G DATA #14 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 15.3 (95% CI 13.8–16.7) as of 2026-07-13. The trend line appears once a second monthly run lands.
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini (Google)
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where G DATA shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every antivirus software panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 0% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 4% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which G DATA appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Comparing G DATA and Sophos for business use, which is the smarter pick?"
# G DATA vs. Sophos for Business Use Both are legitimate enterprise security vendors, but they serve different needs. Here's an honest breakdown: ## G DATA **Strengths:** - German-engine…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Which is a better choice for a small business, G DATA or Sophos?"
For a small business, choosing between **G DATA** and **Sophos** depends heavily on your IT budget, the technical expertise of your team, and whether you need basic, reliable protection or advanced, managed security. Here is…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #2
"Which is a better choice for a small business, G DATA or Sophos?"
…entral). It offers stronger enterprise-class protection, cloud management, and threat-hunting/EDR capabilities that scale well as you grow. G DATA is a perfectly reasonable, often lower‑cost option if you want straightforward AV with good baseline protection and local/European data‑privacy advantages. Key differences to con…
Perplexity · listed #2
"Which is a better choice for a small business, G DATA or Sophos?"
For a small business, **Sophos** is generally the better choice compared to G DATA, primarily due to its superior **user satisfaction**, **comprehensive platform** (Sophos Central), and **stronger market validation**. Key factors supporting this recommendation:…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned G DATA (7 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 7 |
| g2.com | 6 |
| sophos.com | 6 |
| gartner.com | 6 |
| slashdot.org | 4 |
| community.spiceworks.com | 3 |
| cacheguard.com | 2 |
| gdata-software.com | 2 |
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