Portainer vs Tanzu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Portainer had more branded searches than Tanzu among kubernetes platforms worldwide. Portainer had about 74,000 branded searches, while Tanzu had 320. Portainer made up 39% of all kubernetes platform searches we track, and Tanzu accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kubernetes platforms, Tanzu appeared in two of the five answers and Portainer in none.
Who do people search for more?
Portainer, about 231 searches for every 1 for Tanzu
Who does AI mention more?
Tanzu, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Portainer in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Tanzu, the only one of the two named
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Top kubernetes platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tanzu was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Portainer 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.
Azure Kubernetes Service5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amazon EKS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Kubernetes Engine5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
OpenShift4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
K3s3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rancher3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Tanzu2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Portainer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Kubernetes platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Kubernetes platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Kubernetes platform for a cloud team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“managed kubernetes service”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Portainer or Tanzu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Portainer and Tanzu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine kubernetes platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Portainer, Tanzu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Portainer | OpenShift | K3s | Azure Kubernetes Service | Amazon EKS | Rancher | Lens | Google Kubernetes Engine | Tanzu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38% | 31.1% | 17% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 31.7% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.3% | 29% | 15.8% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 26% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 9.5% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.2% | 28.9% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 38.3% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.5% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 31.5% | 17.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 27.9% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.17% |
How has the Portainer and Tanzu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Portainer was ahead of Tanzu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Portainer’s share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide moved from 38% to 39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tanzu’s share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 320.
How did search popularity change for kubernetes platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Portainer lost share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide, from 41.6% to 39%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tanzu worldwide rose 88.2% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 320 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Portainer’s and Tanzu’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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