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Amazon DynamoDB vs Azure Cosmos DB:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Azure Cosmos DB had more branded searches than Amazon DynamoDB among document databases worldwide. Azure Cosmos DB had about 6,600 branded searches, while Amazon DynamoDB had 4,400. Azure Cosmos DB made up 0.87% of all document database searches we track, and Amazon DynamoDB accounted for 0.58%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about document databases, Amazon DynamoDB appeared in four of the five answers and Azure Cosmos DB in two. Amazon DynamoDB was mentioned before Azure Cosmos DB in three out of five answers.

Among document databases worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Azure Cosmos DB, about 50% more searches than Amazon DynamoDB

Azure Cosmos DB 6.6K searchesAmazon DynamoDB 4.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Amazon DynamoDB, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Azure Cosmos DB in 2

Amazon DynamoDB in 4 of 5Azure Cosmos DB in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Amazon DynamoDB, named ahead of Azure Cosmos DB in 3 of 5 answers

Amazon DynamoDB first in 3Azure Cosmos DB first in 2

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Top document databases in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amazon DynamoDB was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Azure Cosmos DB was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Amazon DynamoDB was listed before Azure Cosmos DB in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. MongoDB1st
  2. Amazon DynamoDB2nd
  3. Couchbase3rd
  4. Firestore4th
  5. Azure Cosmos DB5th
  6. CouchDB6th
  7. RavenDB7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • MongoDB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Couchbase4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon DynamoDB4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Firestore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • CouchDB2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Azure Cosmos DB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RavenDB1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Amazon DynamoDB or Azure Cosmos DB more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon DynamoDB and Azure Cosmos DB by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven document databases we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Amazon DynamoDB and Azure Cosmos DB among document databases worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Azure Cosmos DB, Amazon DynamoDB. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMongoDBFirestoreCouchbaseCouchDBAzure Cosmos DBAmazon DynamoDBRavenDB
Oct 202586.1%6.3%1.9%1.5%1%2.8%0.25%
Nov 202588%6.5%1.6%1.3%1.1%1.3%0.26%
Dec 202587.7%6.4%1.9%1.6%1.1%1.1%0.25%
Jan 202687.5%6.4%1.9%1.6%1.3%1.1%0.25%
Feb 202687.5%6.4%1.9%1.6%1.3%1.1%0.25%
Mar 202688.5%6.5%1.6%1.3%1.1%0.87%0.2%
Apr 202689.1%6.5%1.3%1.3%0.88%0.71%0.17%
May 202687.5%7.9%1.6%1.3%0.86%0.7%0.21%
Jun 202687.7%7.9%1.6%1.3%0.86%0.57%0.17%
Jul 202688.8%6.5%2%1.1%0.87%0.48%0.25%
Aug 202686.9%7.8%1.9%1.6%0.85%0.7%0.25%
Sep 202688.9%6.5%1.6%1.3%0.87%0.58%0.21%

How has the Amazon DynamoDB and Azure Cosmos DB comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Azure Cosmos DB took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amazon DynamoDB’s share of searches among document databases worldwide moved from 2.8% to 0.58%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Azure Cosmos DB’s share of searches among document databases worldwide moved from 1% to 0.87%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.

How did search popularity change for document databases worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon DynamoDB worldwide fell 83.8% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 4.4K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Azure Cosmos DB worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon DynamoDB’s and Azure Cosmos DB’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 DynamoDB

1 branded search term

  • amazon dynamodb

Azure Cosmos DB

1 branded search term

  • azure cosmos db

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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