Backstage vs Qovery:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Backstage and Qovery were level in searches among platform engineering platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.6K branded searches each, at 20.3% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about platform engineering platforms, Backstage appeared in four of the five answers and Qovery in three. Backstage was mentioned before Qovery in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Backstage and Qovery are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Backstage, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Qovery in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Backstage, named ahead of Qovery in every answer
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Top platform engineering platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Backstage was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Qovery was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Backstage was listed before Qovery in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Port4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Backstage4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qovery3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Humanitec3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cortex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OpsLevel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which platform engineering platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best platform engineering platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best platform engineering platform for a developer team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“internal developer platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“developer portal software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Backstage or Qovery more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Backstage and Qovery by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six platform engineering platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Backstage, Qovery. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Port | Backstage | Qovery | Humanitec | OpsLevel | Cortex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.4% | 17.4% | 33.1% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 24% | 19% | 29.1% | 13% | 10% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.8% | 17.8% | 26.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.8% | 18.8% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 12.9% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.5% | 19.4% | 24.5% | 16.4% | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.8% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.4% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 14.3% | 11% | 6.5% |
| May 2026 | 29% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 15.7% | 12.1% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 29% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 15.7% | 12.1% | 4.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 15.9% | 10.8% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.5% | 20.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 11.2% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.5% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 5% |
How has the Backstage and Qovery comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Backstage took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Backstage’s share of searches among platform engineering platforms worldwide moved from 17.4% to 20.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qovery’s share of searches among platform engineering platforms worldwide moved from 33.1% to 20.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for platform engineering platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Qovery overtook Humanitec to rank 3rd among platform engineering platforms worldwide, with 20.3% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Backstage worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Backstage’s and Qovery’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.
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