Azure Data Factory vs MuleSoft:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Azure Data Factory had more branded searches than MuleSoft among data integration and ETL tools worldwide. Azure Data Factory had about 201,000 branded searches, while MuleSoft had 49,500. Azure Data Factory made up 14.6% of all data integration and ETL tool searches we track, and MuleSoft accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data integration and ETL tools, Azure Data Factory appeared in two of the five answers and MuleSoft in none.
Who do people search for more?
Azure Data Factory, about 4 searches for every 1 for MuleSoft
Who does AI mention more?
Azure Data Factory, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, MuleSoft in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Azure Data Factory, the only one of the two named
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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, Azure Data Factory was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MuleSoft 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.
Fivetran1st
Airbyte2nd
Informatica3rd
Matillion4th
AWS Glue5th
Azure Data Factory6th
dbt7th
Talend8th
Apache Airflow9th- +2 more
MuleSoft–- +2 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
MuleSoft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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 Azure Data Factory or MuleSoft more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Azure Data Factory and MuleSoft 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 Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft. 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 Azure Data Factory and MuleSoft comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Azure Data Factory was ahead of MuleSoft in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Azure Data Factory’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools worldwide moved from 12.5% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MuleSoft’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools worldwide moved from 4.6% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for data integration and ETL tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Azure Data Factory gained share of searches among data integration and ETL tools worldwide, from 13% to 14.6%.

In September 2026, MuleSoft fell from 5th to 6th among data integration and ETL tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Azure Data Factory’s and MuleSoft’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.
Azure Data Factory
1 branded search term
- azure data factory
MuleSoft
1 branded search term
- mulesoft
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