AWS Glue vs Talend:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AWS Glue had more branded searches than Talend among ETL tools worldwide. AWS Glue had about 22,200 branded searches, while Talend had 14,800. AWS Glue made up 3.2% of all ETL tool searches we track, and Talend accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ETL tools, AWS Glue appeared in four of the five answers and Talend in two. AWS Glue was mentioned before Talend in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
AWS Glue, about 50% more searches than Talend
Who does AI mention more?
AWS Glue, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Talend in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
AWS Glue, named ahead of Talend in 4 of 5 answers
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Top ETL tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AWS Glue was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Talend was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AWS Glue was listed before Talend in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fivetran1st
Airbyte2nd- AWS Glue3rd
dbt4th
Informatica5th
Azure Data Factory6th
Matillion7th
Talend8th
Stitch–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Fivetran5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Airbyte5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AWS Glue4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- dbt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Informatica3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Azure Data Factory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Talend2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Matillion2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Stitch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ETL tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ETL tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ETL tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ETL tool for data pipelines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“etl tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data integration 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.
Share of searches by month for AWS Glue, Talend. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Informatica | Azure Data Factory | Fivetran | Airbyte | AWS Glue | Talend | Matillion | dbt | Stitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 23.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.33% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.1% | 23.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.7% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.1% | 24.2% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 55.1% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 28% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 53% | 29% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.23% |
How has the AWS Glue and Talend comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AWS Glue was ahead of Talend in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AWS Glue’s share of searches among ETL tools worldwide moved from 4.7% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Talend’s share of searches among ETL tools worldwide moved from 3.2% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for ETL tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AWS Glue’s and Talend’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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