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Apache Flink vs Azure Stream Analytics:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Apache Flink had more branded searches than Azure Stream Analytics among streaming analytics platforms worldwide. Apache Flink had about 18,100 branded searches, while Azure Stream Analytics had 720. Apache Flink made up 51.2% of all streaming analytics platform searches we track, and Azure Stream Analytics accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about streaming analytics platforms, Apache Flink appeared in all five answers and Azure Stream Analytics in three. Apache Flink was mentioned before Azure Stream Analytics in every answer.

Among streaming analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Apache Flink, about 25 searches for every 1 for Azure Stream Analytics

Apache Flink 18.1K searchesAzure Stream Analytics 720 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Apache Flink, mentioned in every answer we collected

Apache Flink in 5 of 5Azure Stream Analytics in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Apache Flink, named ahead of Azure Stream Analytics in every answer

Apache Flink first in 5Azure Stream Analytics never first

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Top streaming analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Apache Flink appeared in all five answers. Azure Stream Analytics was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Apache Flink was listed before Azure Stream Analytics in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Confluent1st
  2. Apache Flink2nd
  3. Amazon Kinesis3rd
  4. Azure Stream Analytics4th
  5. Google Cloud Dataflow5th
  6. Redpanda6th
  7. RisingWave7th
  8. Materialize8th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Apache Flink5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Confluent5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon Kinesis4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Azure Stream Analytics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Google Cloud Dataflow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Redpanda2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RisingWave1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Materialize1 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 21, 2026.

Is Apache Flink or Azure Stream Analytics more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Apache Flink and Azure Stream Analytics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight streaming analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Apache Flink and Azure Stream Analytics among streaming analytics platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Apache Flink, Azure Stream Analytics. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthApache FlinkAmazon KinesisRisingWaveGoogle Cloud DataflowRedpandaAzure Stream AnalyticsConfluentMaterialize
Oct 202550.5%30.7%8.2%3.5%1.9%4.5%0.61%0.07%
Nov 202548.6%29.6%9.6%5.3%2.2%4.2%0.46%0.07%
Dec 202548.7%29.6%9.7%4.3%2.4%4.3%1%0.05%
Jan 202649.5%30.1%9.8%4.2%2.2%3.6%0.58%0.07%
Feb 202652.5%26%8.5%6.9%2.4%3.1%0.54%0.07%
Mar 202648.5%29.5%9.6%5.2%2.8%3.5%0.66%0.07%
Apr 202648.3%29.4%11.8%4.3%2.7%2.7%0.83%0.08%
May 202647.4%26.7%11.5%7.6%2.6%3.4%0.6%0.05%
Jun 202647%26.5%11.4%9.4%2.6%2.6%0.44%0.05%
Jul 202642.2%30.8%12.6%8.3%2.9%2.9%0.4%0.03%
Aug 202642.9%26.1%15.7%8.4%3.8%2.6%0.46%0.06%
Sep 202651.2%25.4%12.4%5.4%2.8%2%0.65%0.06%

How has the Apache Flink and Azure Stream Analytics comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for streaming analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Apache Flink gained share of searches among streaming analytics platforms worldwide, from 42.9% to 51.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Azure Stream Analytics lost share of searches among streaming analytics platforms worldwide, from 2.6% to 2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apache Flink’s and Azure Stream Analytics’ 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 Flink

1 branded search term

  • apache flink

Azure Stream Analytics

1 branded search term

  • azure stream analytics

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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