Airbyte vs Fivetran:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fivetran had more branded searches than Airbyte among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand. Fivetran had about 350 branded searches, while Airbyte had 50. Fivetran made up 25.7% of all data integration and ETL tool searches we track, and Airbyte accounted for 3.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data integration and ETL tools, Fivetran appeared in all five answers and Airbyte in four. Fivetran was mentioned before Airbyte in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Fivetran, about 7 searches for every 1 for Airbyte
Who does AI mention more?
Fivetran, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Fivetran, named ahead of Airbyte in every answer
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Top data integration and ETL tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fivetran appeared in all five answers. Airbyte was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fivetran was listed before Airbyte in every answer.
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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.
- Fivetran5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Matillion5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Airbyte4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Azure Data Factory3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Talend1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stitch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ETL data integration tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ETL data integration tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ETL data integration tool in New Zealand for a data team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best etl tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data pipeline tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Airbyte or Fivetran more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbyte and Fivetran by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six data integration and ETL tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fivetran, Airbyte. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Azure Data Factory | Fivetran | Airbyte | Talend | Matillion | Stitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54% | 29.4% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.7% | 26.8% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 20.4% | 8% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 19.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 0.88% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.5% | 26.5% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.3% | 27.2% | 7.3% | 4% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.7% | 26.8% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 55.8% | 27.1% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.4% | 31.5% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 27.4% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.7% | 27.6% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.7% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.74% |
How has the Airbyte and Fivetran comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fivetran was ahead of Airbyte in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbyte’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fivetran’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand moved from 29.4% to 25.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 350.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand data integration and ETL tools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Airbyte lost share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 3.7%.
In September 2026, Fivetran lost share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand, from 27.6% to 25.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbyte’s and Fivetran’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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