Oracle vs Redis:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oracle had more branded searches than Redis among database platforms worldwide. Oracle had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Redis had 219,000. Oracle made up 59.7% of all database platform searches we track, and Redis accounted for 7.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about database platforms, Oracle appeared in three of the five answers and Redis in one. Oracle was mentioned before Redis in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Oracle, about 8 searches for every 1 for Redis
Who does AI mention more?
Oracle, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Redis in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Oracle, named ahead of Redis in 3 of 3 answers
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Top database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Oracle was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Redis was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Oracle was listed before Redis in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PostgreSQL1st
MySQL2nd
Microsoft SQL Server3rd
Oracle4th
MongoDB5th
SQLite6th
Redis7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
PostgreSQL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MongoDB4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft SQL Server4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MySQL4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Oracle3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SQLite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Redis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about database platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which database platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best database platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best database platform for a software team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“database platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sql database software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Oracle or Redis more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Oracle and Redis by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven database platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Oracle, Redis. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oracle | MongoDB | Redis | SQLite | Microsoft SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.7% | 24.6% | 9.5% | 6% | 4% | 0.54% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 27.7% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 22% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 3% | 0.59% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.87% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.4% | 23.9% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.6% | 25% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.7% | 24.5% | 8% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 0.99% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 27.9% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.5% | 23.7% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 21.9% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
How has the Oracle and Redis comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oracle was ahead of Redis in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oracle’s share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 54.7% to 59.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redis’ share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 9.5% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 319K to 219K.
How did search popularity change for database platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Oracle gained share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 52.5% to 59.7%.

In September 2026, Redis lost share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 9.6% to 7.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oracle’s and Redis’ 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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