Better Stack vs Datadog:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Datadog had more branded searches than Better Stack among log management platforms worldwide. Datadog had about 246,000 branded searches, while Better Stack had 14,800. Datadog made up 39.9% of all log management platform searches we track, and Better Stack accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about log management platforms, Datadog appeared in all five answers and Better Stack in two. Datadog was mentioned before Better Stack in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Datadog, about 17 searches for every 1 for Better Stack
Who does AI mention more?
Datadog, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Datadog, named ahead of Better Stack in every answer
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Top log management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Datadog appeared in all five answers. Better Stack was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Datadog was listed before Better Stack in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Datadog1st
Splunk2nd
Elastic3rd
Graylog4th
Better Stack5th
Sumo Logic6th
Dynatrace–
New Relic–
Papertrail–- Loggly–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Datadog5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Splunk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Elastic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Graylog3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Better Stack2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sumo Logic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Dynatrace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- New Relic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Papertrail0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Loggly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about log management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which log management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best log management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best log management platform for a devops team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“log management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“log management software”
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 Better Stack or Datadog more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Better Stack and Datadog by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten log management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Datadog, Better Stack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Splunk | Dynatrace | New Relic | Graylog | Papertrail | Better Stack | Sumo Logic | Elastic | Loggly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.8% | 27.9% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.1% | 2% | 0.88% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.1% | 25.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 33% | 28.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.6% | 25.8% | 13.5% | 11% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.98% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 26.8% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.8% | 26.2% | 16% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 0.28% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.5% | 27% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.82% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 39.4% | 23.2% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.87% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.3% | 26.3% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.67% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 23.6% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.2% | 23.7% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.9% | 23.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% | 0.16% |
How has the Better Stack and Datadog comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Datadog was ahead of Better Stack in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Better Stack’s share of searches among log management platforms worldwide moved from 1.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Datadog’s share of searches among log management platforms worldwide moved from 32.8% to 39.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
How did search popularity change for log management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Better Stack worldwide rose 82.7% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Better Stack’s and Datadog’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.
Better Stack
1 branded search term
- better stack
Datadog
1 branded search term
- datadog
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