MongoDB vs SQLite:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MongoDB had more branded searches than SQLite among database platforms worldwide. MongoDB had about 673,000 branded searches, while SQLite had 201,000. MongoDB made up 21.9% of all database platform searches we track, and SQLite accounted for 6.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about database platforms, MongoDB appeared in four of the five answers and SQLite in two. MongoDB was mentioned before SQLite in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
MongoDB, about 3 searches for every 1 for SQLite
Who does AI mention more?
MongoDB, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, SQLite in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
MongoDB, named ahead of SQLite in 4 of 5 answers
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Top database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MongoDB was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SQLite was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MongoDB was listed before SQLite in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PostgreSQL1st
MySQL2nd
Microsoft SQL Server3rd
Oracle4th- MongoDB5th
SQLite6th
Redis7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PostgreSQL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MongoDB4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft SQL Server4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MySQL4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Oracle3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SQLite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Redis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about database platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which database platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best database platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best database platform for a software team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“database platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sql database software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is MongoDB or SQLite more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MongoDB and SQLite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven database platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for MongoDB, SQLite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oracle | MongoDB | Redis | SQLite | Microsoft SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.7% | 24.6% | 9.5% | 6% | 4% | 0.54% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 27.7% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 22% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 3% | 0.59% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.87% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.4% | 23.9% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.6% | 25% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.7% | 24.5% | 8% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 0.99% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 27.9% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.5% | 23.7% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 21.9% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
How has the MongoDB and SQLite comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MongoDB was ahead of SQLite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MongoDB’s share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 24.6% to 21.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SQLite’s share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 6% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for database platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MongoDB lost share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 23.7% to 21.9%.
In September 2026, SQLite lost share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 7.1% to 6.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MongoDB’s and SQLite’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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