Notion vs Softr:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Notion had more branded searches than Softr among no-code database platforms worldwide. Notion had about 4,400 branded searches, while Softr had 1,900. Notion made up 0.59% of all no-code database platform searches we track, and Softr accounted for 0.25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code database platforms, Notion and Softr each appeared in three of the five answers. Notion was mentioned before Softr in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Notion, about 2 searches for every 1 for Softr
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Notion, named ahead of Softr in 3 of 4 answers
Follow Notion vs Softr and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top no-code database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Notion and Softr were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Notion was listed before Softr in three out of four 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.
Airtable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Baserow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Notion3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Softr3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NocoDB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SmartSuite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SeaTable0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stackby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about no-code database platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which no-code database platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best no-code database platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best no-code database platform for a small team workflow?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no-code database platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“collaborative database”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Notion or Softr more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Notion and Softr by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight no-code database platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Notion, Softr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airtable | Baserow | NocoDB | SeaTable | SmartSuite | Notion | Softr | Stackby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.7% | 3% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.25% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.85% | 0.21% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 87% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.19% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.9% | 3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.21% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.7% | 3% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.17% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 88% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 88.2% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.7% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.25% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.8% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 0.89% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.21% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
How has the Notion and Softr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Notion was ahead of Softr in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Notion’s share of searches among no-code database platforms worldwide moved from 0.71% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Softr’s share of searches among no-code database platforms worldwide held steady at 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for no-code database platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Notion worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Notion’s and Softr’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.
Other head-to-heads among no-code database platforms
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.