Langfuse vs LangSmith:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Langfuse had more branded searches than LangSmith among prompt management platforms worldwide. Langfuse had about 110,000 branded searches, while LangSmith had 74,000. Langfuse made up 50.8% of all prompt management platform searches we track, and LangSmith accounted for 34.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about prompt management platforms, both Langfuse and LangSmith appeared in all five answers. Langfuse was mentioned before LangSmith in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Langfuse, about 49% more searches than LangSmith
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Langfuse, named ahead of LangSmith in 4 of 5 answers
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Top prompt management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Langfuse and LangSmith showed up in all five answers. Langfuse was listed before LangSmith in four of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Langfuse1st
PromptLayer2nd
LangSmith3rd
Braintrust4th
Promptfoo5th
Helicone–
Humanloop–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Langfuse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LangSmith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- PromptLayer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Braintrust4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Promptfoo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Helicone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Humanloop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about prompt management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which prompt management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best prompt management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best prompt management platform for a small ai team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prompt management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prompt versioning tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Langfuse or LangSmith more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Langfuse and LangSmith by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven prompt management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Langfuse, LangSmith. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Langfuse | LangSmith | Promptfoo | Helicone | Braintrust | PromptLayer | Humanloop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.93% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.4% | 42.4% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 0.92% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.3% | 42.3% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.8% | 37.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 37.8% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | 3.4% | 0.65% | 1.5% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 36.9% | 11% | 4% | 0.98% | 1.5% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 46.4% | 38.2% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 1% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.8% | 38.5% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.81% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 38.7% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.81% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.7% | 34.1% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.74% | 0.46% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.8% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.46% |
How has the Langfuse and LangSmith comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Langfuse was ahead of LangSmith in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Langfuse’s share of searches among prompt management platforms worldwide moved from 42.8% to 50.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LangSmith’s share of searches among prompt management platforms worldwide moved from 42.8% to 34.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
How did search popularity change for prompt management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Langfuse’s share of searches among prompt management platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 46.8% to 50.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Langfuse’s and LangSmith’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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