Tracked question
“VPN software comparison”
We put this exact question to AI engines 4 times since 2026-07-27 and recorded every brand named — and where in the answer.
Each engine’s first pick
Every brand named
| # | Brand | Times named | Avg position | Best | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExpressVPN | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | NordVPN | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Surfshark | 4 | 4.3 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | ProtonVPN | 4 | 4.3 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | Private Internet Access | 1 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | TunnelBear | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Threat Protection | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | Quick Comparison Checklist | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | Simultaneous Connections | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | CyberGhost | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 11 | Unlimited | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 | Avg. Speed | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 | IPVanish | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 | Streaming Unblocking | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 | Yes | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 |
| 16 | Streaming | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 |
| 17 | Torrenting | 1 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 |
| 18 | Gaming | 1 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →