Amazon Cognito vs Frontegg:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Amazon Cognito had more branded searches than Frontegg among authentication platforms worldwide. Amazon Cognito had about 24,700 branded searches, while Frontegg had 1,610. Amazon Cognito made up 0.75% of all authentication platform searches we track, and Frontegg accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authentication platforms, Amazon Cognito appeared in two of the five answers and Frontegg in none.
Who do people search for more?
Amazon Cognito, about 15 searches for every 1 for Frontegg
Who does AI mention more?
Amazon Cognito, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Frontegg in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Amazon Cognito, the only one of the two named
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Top authentication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amazon Cognito was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Frontegg did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Clerk1st
Auth02nd
Supabase3rd
Firebase Authentication4th
WorkOS5th
Amazon Cognito5th
Better Auth7th
Stytch8th
Okta–- +1 more
Frontegg–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Auth04 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Supabase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clerk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Better Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Cognito2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Firebase Authentication2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WorkOS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stytch1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Okta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Frontegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about authentication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authentication platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authentication platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authentication platform for user sign in?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authentication software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“login platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Amazon Cognito or Frontegg more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon Cognito and Frontegg by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 authentication platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Amazon Cognito, Frontegg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Supabase | Okta | Keycloak | Auth0 | WorkOS | Better Auth | Stytch | Amazon Cognito | Firebase Authentication | Clerk | Frontegg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.5% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 48% | 32.3% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 32.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.9% | 29.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.64% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 29.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 26.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.88% | 0.98% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 63% | 23.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.85% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 63.5% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.86% | 0.52% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.86% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.74% | 0.43% | 0.42% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.8% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.75% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.2% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.75% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.05% |
How has the Amazon Cognito and Frontegg comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Amazon Cognito was ahead of Frontegg in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amazon Cognito’s share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide moved from 1.7% to 0.75%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 32.1K to 24.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Frontegg’s share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide moved from 0.15% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for authentication platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Frontegg worldwide fell 44.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Cognito worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 32.1K to 24.7K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon Cognito’s and Frontegg’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.
Amazon Cognito
2 branded search terms
- amazon cognito
- aws cognito
Frontegg
2 branded search terms
- frontegg
- frontegg authentication
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