DynamoDB vs Redis:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Redis had more branded searches than DynamoDB among key value stores worldwide. Redis had about 219,000 branded searches, while DynamoDB had 40,500. Redis made up 29% of all key value store searches we track, and DynamoDB accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about key value stores, Redis appeared in all five answers and DynamoDB in four. DynamoDB and Redis were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Redis, about 5 searches for every 1 for DynamoDB
Who does AI mention more?
Redis, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top key value stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Redis appeared in all five answers. DynamoDB was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DynamoDB and Redis were each listed first in two of the four 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.
- Redis5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DynamoDB4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aerospike4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Valkey3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RocksDB3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
etcd2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- FoundationDB2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Memcached1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about key value stores
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which key value store should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best key value stores?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best key value store for fast data lookup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“key value stores”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“in-memory database”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is DynamoDB or Redis more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DynamoDB and Redis by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight key value stores we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Redis, DynamoDB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Valkey | Redis | DynamoDB | etcd | Aerospike | Memcached | RocksDB | FoundationDB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.4% | 32.9% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 31.7% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 28.2% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.8% | 32.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.8% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.4% | 36% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.6% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 50.6% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 32.5% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 29.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.4% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.5% | 29% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
How has the DynamoDB and Redis comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Redis was ahead of DynamoDB in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DynamoDB’s share of searches among key value stores worldwide moved from 13.9% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redis’ share of searches among key value stores worldwide moved from 32.9% to 29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 319K to 219K.
How did search popularity change for key value stores worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DynamoDB’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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