Ansible vs Rundeck:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ansible had more branded searches than Rundeck among configuration management platforms worldwide. Ansible had about 135,000 branded searches, while Rundeck had 18,100. Ansible made up 33.5% of all configuration management platform searches we track, and Rundeck accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about configuration management platforms, Ansible appeared in all five answers and Rundeck in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ansible, about 7 searches for every 1 for Rundeck
Who does AI mention more?
Ansible, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Ansible, the only one of the two named
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Top configuration management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ansible appeared in all five answers. Rundeck did not appear in any of the 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.
- Ansible5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Salt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chef5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Puppet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Terraform4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rundeck0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which configuration management tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best configuration management tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best configuration management tool for server automation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“configuration management tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“infrastructure automation tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Ansible or Rundeck more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ansible and Rundeck by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six configuration management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ansible, Rundeck. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Terraform | Ansible | Rundeck | Salt | Chef | Puppet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.5% | 33.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.1% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.22% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 33.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.15% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.8% | 33.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.8% | 33.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 33.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 61.3% | 33.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 61% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.06% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.5% | 29.3% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 33.4% | 4.5% | 0.88% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 61% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 0.89% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
How has the Ansible and Rundeck comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ansible was ahead of Rundeck in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ansible’s share of searches among configuration management platforms worldwide moved from 33.7% to 33.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rundeck’s share of searches among configuration management platforms worldwide moved from 3.7% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for configuration management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ansible worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ansible’s and Rundeck’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.
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