Apache Airflow vs Matillion:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Apache Airflow had more branded searches than Matillion among data integration and ETL tools worldwide. Apache Airflow had about 33,100 branded searches, while Matillion had 8,100. Apache Airflow made up 2.4% of all data integration and ETL tool searches we track, and Matillion accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data integration and ETL tools, Matillion appeared in four of the five answers and Apache Airflow in two. Matillion was mentioned before Apache Airflow in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Apache Airflow, about 4 searches for every 1 for Matillion
Who does AI mention more?
Matillion, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Apache Airflow in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Matillion, named ahead of Apache Airflow in 4 of 4 answers
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Top data integration and ETL tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Matillion was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Apache Airflow was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Matillion was listed before Apache Airflow in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fivetran1st
Airbyte2nd
Informatica3rd
Matillion4th
AWS Glue5th
Azure Data Factory6th
dbt7th
Talend8th
Apache Airflow9th
Domo10th- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fivetran5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Informatica4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Airbyte4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Matillion4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
dbt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Talend3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Azure Data Factory2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Apache Airflow2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AWS Glue2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Domo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about data integration and ETL tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which data integration and ETL tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best data integration and ETL tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best data integration and ETL tool for data pipelines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data integration tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“etl software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Apache Airflow or Matillion more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Apache Airflow and Matillion by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 data integration and ETL tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Apache Airflow, Matillion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Domo | Informatica | Azure Data Factory | Boomi | Fivetran | MuleSoft | Workato | Apache Airflow | Airbyte | AWS Glue | Talend | Matillion | dbt | Stitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.1% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.6% | 27.6% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.61% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.7% | 23.9% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 26.1% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 28% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.62% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.4% | 29.4% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 12% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 33.6% | 27.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 35% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 25.1% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.83% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.5% | 23.8% | 13% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 8% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.12% |
How has the Apache Airflow and Matillion comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Apache Airflow was ahead of Matillion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Apache Airflow’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools worldwide moved from 3.8% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Matillion’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools worldwide moved from 0.76% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for data integration and ETL tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Matillion rose from 13th to 12th among data integration and ETL tools worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Apache Airflow worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apache Airflow’s and Matillion’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.
Apache Airflow
1 branded search term
- apache airflow
Matillion
1 branded search term
- matillion
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