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title: "OLAP database platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the databases built for analytical queries. Share of Search among ClickHouse, Vertica, StarRocks, Apache Druid and Apache Pinot, the OLAP database platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# OLAP database platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the databases built for analytical queries. Share of Search among ClickHouse, Vertica, StarRocks, Apache Druid and Apache Pinot, the OLAP database platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: OLAP database platforms
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: ClickHouse, 83%

## Which brand is most popular in search among OLAP database platforms worldwide?

- In August 2026, ClickHouse was the most searched among OLAP database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 83% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Vertica is in 2nd place, 73.9 percentage points behind at 9.1% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ClickHouse’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide increased from 74.4% to 83%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Vertica’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide decreased from 12.2% to 9.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, StarRocks’ estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide decreased from 6.7% to 5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Druid’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide decreased from 3.7% to 1.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Pinot’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide decreased from 3% to 1.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ClickHouse’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide peaked at 83% in August 2026 and was lowest at 71.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Vertica’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide peaked at 14.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.1% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, StarRocks’ estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide peaked at 7.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Pinot’s estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide peaked at 3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.5% in August 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [ClickHouse vs Vertica: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/clickhouse-vs-vertica): 83% against 9.1% Share of Search.
- [ClickHouse vs StarRocks: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/clickhouse-vs-starrocks): 83% against 5% Share of Search.
- [Vertica vs StarRocks: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/starrocks-vs-vertica): 9.1% against 5% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for OLAP database platforms worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, ClickHouse gained estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide, from 79.3% to 83%.
- In August 2026, Vertica lost estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide, from 10.7% to 9.1%.
- In August 2026, StarRocks lost estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide, from 5.8% to 5%.
- In August 2026, Apache Druid lost estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide, from 2.1% to 1.5%.
- In August 2026, Apache Pinot lost estimated Share of Search among OLAP database platforms worldwide, from 2.1% to 1.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | ClickHouse | 83% | 135K | +22.7% | ClickHouse |
| 2 | Vertica | 9.1% | 14.8K | 0.0% | Vertica |
| 3 | StarRocks | 5% | 8.1K | 0.0% | StarRocks |
| 4 | Apache Druid | 1.5% | 2.4K | -17.2% | Apache Druid |
| 5 | Apache Pinot | 1.5% | 2.4K | -17.2% | Apache Pinot |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | ClickHouse | 110K | 74.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 6.7% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Apache Druid | 5.4K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Apache Pinot | 4.4K | 3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | ClickHouse | 110K | 74.9% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.3% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 6.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Apache Druid | 4.4K | 3% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Apache Pinot | 4.4K | 3% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | ClickHouse | 90.5K | 71.5% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Vertica | 18.1K | 14.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 7.8% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Apache Druid | 4.4K | 3.5% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Apache Pinot | 3.6K | 2.8% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | ClickHouse | 135K | 78.9% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 10.6% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Apache Druid | 4.4K | 2.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Apache Pinot | 3.6K | 2.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 76.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | StarRocks | 8.1K | 5.6% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Apache Druid | 4.4K | 3.1% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Apache Pinot | 3.6K | 2.5% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 75.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 6.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Apache Druid | 3.6K | 2.5% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Apache Pinot | 3.6K | 2.5% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 76.1% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.5% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 6.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Apache Druid | 3.6K | 2.5% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Apache Pinot | 2.9K | 2% | 5 |
| May 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 77.1% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | StarRocks | 8.1K | 5.7% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Apache Druid | 3.6K | 2.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Apache Pinot | 2.9K | 2% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 76.5% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Vertica | 18.1K | 12.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | StarRocks | 9.9K | 6.9% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Apache Druid | 2.9K | 2% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Apache Pinot | 2.9K | 2% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | ClickHouse | 110K | 79.3% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Vertica | 14.8K | 10.7% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | StarRocks | 8.1K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Apache Druid | 2.9K | 2.1% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Apache Pinot | 2.9K | 2.1% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | ClickHouse | 135K | 83% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Vertica | 14.8K | 9.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | StarRocks | 8.1K | 5% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Apache Druid | 2.4K | 1.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Apache Pinot | 2.4K | 1.5% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Apache Druid | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Apache Pinot | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | ClickHouse | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | StarRocks | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Vertica | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Apache Druid**: Measured on the search term “apache druid”.
- **Apache Pinot**: Measured on the search term “apache pinot”.
- **ClickHouse**: Measured on the search term “clickhouse”.
- **StarRocks**: Measured on the search term “starrocks”.
- **Vertica**: Measured on the search term “vertica”.

- [Apache Druid](/demand/global-en/brands/apache-druid)
- [Apache Pinot](/demand/global-en/brands/apache-pinot)
- [ClickHouse](/demand/global-en/brands/clickhouse)
- [StarRocks](/demand/global-en/brands/starrocks)
- [Vertica](/demand/global-en/brands/vertica)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among OLAP database platforms worldwide?

In August 2026, ClickHouse was the most searched among OLAP database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 83% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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