Databricks vs Microsoft Fabric:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Databricks had more branded searches than Microsoft Fabric among data warehouses worldwide. Databricks had about 550,000 branded searches, while Microsoft Fabric had 135,000. Databricks made up 58% of all data warehouse searches we track, and Microsoft Fabric accounted for 14.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data warehouses, Databricks appeared in four of the five answers and Microsoft Fabric in two. Databricks was mentioned before Microsoft Fabric in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Databricks, about 4 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Fabric
Who does AI mention more?
Databricks, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Microsoft Fabric in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Databricks, named ahead of Microsoft Fabric in 4 of 4 answers
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Top data warehouses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Databricks was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Fabric was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Databricks was listed before Microsoft Fabric in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Snowflake1st
BigQuery2nd
Redshift3rd- Databricks4th
Microsoft Fabric5th
Azure Synapse6th
ClickHouse7th
Teradata–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- BigQuery5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Snowflake5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Redshift5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Databricks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Fabric2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ClickHouse1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Azure Synapse1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Teradata0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about data warehouses
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which data warehouse should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best data warehouses?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best data warehouse for data storage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data warehouses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud data warehouse”
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 Databricks or Microsoft Fabric more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Databricks and Microsoft Fabric by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight data warehouses we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Databricks, Microsoft Fabric. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Databricks | BigQuery | Microsoft Fabric | ClickHouse | Snowflake | Azure Synapse | Redshift | Teradata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.2% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.51% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.6% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.3% | 14% | 14% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.51% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.51% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.5% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.2% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.95% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 57% | 14% | 14% | 11.4% | 1% | 0.84% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.93% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.6% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 58% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
How has the Databricks and Microsoft Fabric comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Databricks was ahead of Microsoft Fabric in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Databricks’ share of searches among data warehouses worldwide moved from 52.2% to 58%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Fabric’s share of searches among data warehouses worldwide moved from 15.7% to 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for data warehouses worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft Fabric overtook ClickHouse to rank 3rd among data warehouses worldwide, with 14.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Databricks gained share of searches among data warehouses worldwide, from 54.6% to 58%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Databricks’ and Microsoft Fabric’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.
Databricks
1 branded search term
- databricks
Microsoft Fabric
1 branded search term
- microsoftfabric
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