Firebase vs Neon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Firebase had more branded searches than Neon among developer database platforms in New Zealand. Firebase had about 2,640 branded searches, while Neon had 270. Firebase made up 28.8% of all developer database platform searches we track, and Neon accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about developer database platforms, Neon appeared in three of the five answers and Firebase in one. Neon was mentioned before Firebase in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Firebase, about 10 searches for every 1 for Neon
Who does AI mention more?
Neon, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Firebase in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Neon, named ahead of Firebase in 3 of 3 answers
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Top developer database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Neon was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Firebase was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Neon was listed before Firebase in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Supabase1st
Amazon RDS2nd- Neon3rd
MongoDB4th
Redis5th- Firebase6th
PlanetScale–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Supabase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Neon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Amazon RDS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MongoDB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Firebase1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Redis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PlanetScale0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about developer database platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which developer database platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best developer database platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best developer database platform in New Zealand for a development team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best database platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“developer database nz”
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 Firebase or Neon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Firebase and Neon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven developer database platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Firebase, Neon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Supabase | Firebase | MongoDB | Redis | Neon | PlanetScale | Amazon RDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 43.2% | 17% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 39.3% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.4% | 37.8% | 17.8% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.9% | 36.2% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | 35.8% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 31.9% | 16% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.1% | 31.9% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.82% | 0.92% |
| May 2026 | 43.6% | 29.7% | 17% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.87% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 25.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 27.8% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.3% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 49% | 28.8% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
How has the Firebase and Neon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Firebase was ahead of Neon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase’s share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand moved from 43.2% to 28.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2K to 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Neon’s share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 270.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand developer database platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Firebase gained share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand, from 25.3% to 28.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Neon in New Zealand rose 125% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 270 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase’s and Neon’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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