Dynatrace vs Grafana:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dynatrace had more branded searches than Grafana among log aggregation brands in New Zealand. Dynatrace had about 260 branded searches, while Grafana had 40. Dynatrace made up 13.1% of all log aggregation brand searches we track, and Grafana accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about log aggregation brands, Grafana appeared in all five answers and Dynatrace in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dynatrace, about 7 searches for every 1 for Grafana
Who does AI mention more?
Grafana, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Grafana, the only one of the two named
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Top log aggregation brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Grafana appeared in all five answers. Dynatrace 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.
- Grafana5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Datadog4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Elastic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Better Stack4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Splunk3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
New Relic2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Dynatrace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which log aggregation tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best log aggregation tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best log aggregation tool in New Zealand for a small dev team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“log aggregation tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“devops logging 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 Dynatrace or Grafana more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dynatrace and Grafana by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven log aggregation brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dynatrace, Grafana. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Splunk | Dynatrace | New Relic | Elastic | Better Stack | Grafana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 21.7% | 9.3% | 21.2% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 31% | 26.3% | 9.1% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 31% | 25.8% | 11% | 16.8% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 22.8% | 9.4% | 17.8% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.1% | 24.9% | 10.2% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 23.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 6.9% | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.4% | 28.2% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 40.2% | 21.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.6% | 22.8% | 10.4% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 6.9% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.4% | 24.2% | 10.6% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.9% | 22.6% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2% |
How has the Dynatrace and Grafana comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dynatrace was ahead of Grafana in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dynatrace’s share of searches among log aggregation brands in New Zealand moved from 9.3% to 13.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grafana’s share of searches among log aggregation brands in New Zealand moved from 2.2% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand log aggregation brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Dynatrace overtook New Relic to rank 3rd among log aggregation brands in New Zealand, with 13.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Grafana lost share of searches among log aggregation brands in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dynatrace’s and Grafana’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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