Softr vs Stackby:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Softr had more branded searches than Stackby among no-code database platforms worldwide. Softr had about 1,900 branded searches, while Stackby had 880. Softr made up 0.25% of all no-code database platform searches we track, and Stackby accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code database platforms, Softr appeared in three of the five answers and Stackby in none.
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Top no-code database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Softr was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Stackby did not appear in any of the five answers.
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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 Softr or Stackby more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Softr and Stackby 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 Softr, Stackby. 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 Softr and Stackby comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Softr took it in April 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stackby’s share of searches among no-code database platforms worldwide moved from 0.38% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 880.
How did search popularity change for no-code database platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Stackby worldwide fell 69.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 880 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Softr’s and Stackby’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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