Anyscale vs OpenAI API:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OpenAI API had more branded searches than Anyscale among LLM inference platforms worldwide. OpenAI API had about 246,000 branded searches, while Anyscale had 6,600. OpenAI API made up 24.8% of all LLM inference platform searches we track, and Anyscale accounted for 0.66%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LLM inference platforms, OpenAI API appeared in two of the five answers and Anyscale in none.
Who do people search for more?
OpenAI API, about 37 searches for every 1 for Anyscale
Who does AI mention more?
OpenAI API, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Anyscale in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
OpenAI API, the only one of the two named
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Top LLM inference platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OpenAI API was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Anyscale 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.
Together AI1st
Groq2nd- OpenAI API3rd
Baseten4th
vLLM5th
Replicate6th
Anyscale–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Together AI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Groq4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- vLLM4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Baseten3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- OpenAI API2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Replicate1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Anyscale0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LLM inference platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LLM inference platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LLM inference platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LLM inference platform for a development team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai inference platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“llm inference platforms”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Anyscale or OpenAI API more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anyscale and OpenAI API by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight LLM inference platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for OpenAI API, Anyscale. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Groq | OpenAI API | Replicate | vLLM | Together AI | Baseten | Anyscale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.8% | 30.4% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.9% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.61% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.3% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 14% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Feb 2026 | 31% | 31% | 17% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.7% | 31.7% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 28.5% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 24% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 5% | 0.66% |
How has the Anyscale and OpenAI API comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OpenAI API was ahead of Anyscale in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anyscale’s share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide moved from 1.2% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenAI API’s share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide moved from 30.3% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
How did search popularity change for LLM inference platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OpenAI API gained share of searches among LLM inference platforms worldwide, from 22.8% to 24.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Anyscale 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 Anyscale’s and OpenAI API’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.
Anyscale
1 branded search term
- anyscale
OpenAI API
1 branded search term
- openai api
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