Chatbase vs Drift:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chatbase had more branded searches than Drift among chatbot builders worldwide. Chatbase had about 27,100 branded searches, while Drift had 390. Chatbase made up 3.3% of all chatbot builder searches we track, and Drift accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chatbot builders, Chatbase appeared in two of the five answers and Drift in none.
Who do people search for more?
Chatbase, about 69 searches for every 1 for Drift
Who does AI mention more?
Chatbase, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Drift in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Chatbase, the only one of the two named
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Top chatbot builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chatbase was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Drift 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tidio3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Manychat2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Botpress2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Chatbase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Voiceflow2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Intercom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LiveChat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chatfuel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Landbot0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Drift0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chatbot builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chatbot builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chatbot builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chatbot builder for customer support?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chatbot builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customer service chatbot”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Chatbase or Drift more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chatbase and Drift by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten chatbot builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Chatbase, Drift. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Manychat | Botpress | Chatbase | Tidio | Voiceflow | Chatfuel | Landbot | Intercom | LiveChat | Drift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.5% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.38% | 0.7% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.8% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.26% | 0.58% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.27% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.4% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.32% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2% | 0.41% | 0.92% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2% | 0.41% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 79% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2% | 0.63% | 0.34% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.9% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.52% | 0.28% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.52% | 0.34% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 82% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.53% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
How has the Chatbase and Drift comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chatbase was ahead of Drift in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chatbase’s share of searches among chatbot builders worldwide moved from 4.3% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Drift’s share of searches among chatbot builders worldwide moved from 0.09% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 390.
How did search popularity change for chatbot builders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Chatbase lost share of searches among chatbot builders worldwide, from 3.9% to 3.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Drift worldwide fell 55.7% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 390 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chatbase’s and Drift’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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