Airbyte vs Azure Data Factory:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Azure Data Factory had more branded searches than Airbyte among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand. Azure Data Factory had about 880 branded searches, while Airbyte had 50. Azure Data Factory made up 64.7% 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, Airbyte appeared in four of the five answers and Azure Data Factory in three. Airbyte and Azure Data Factory were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Azure Data Factory, about 18 searches for every 1 for Airbyte
Who does AI mention more?
Airbyte, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Azure Data Factory in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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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, Airbyte was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Azure Data Factory was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Airbyte and Azure Data Factory were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
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.
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 Azure Data Factory more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbyte and Azure Data Factory 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 Azure Data Factory, 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 Azure Data Factory comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Azure Data Factory 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, Azure Data Factory’s share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand moved from 54% to 64.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand data integration and ETL tools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Azure Data Factory gained share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand, from 56.7% to 64.7%.
In September 2026, Airbyte lost share of searches among data integration and ETL tools in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 3.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbyte’s and Azure Data Factory’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.
Airbyte
3 branded search terms
- airbyte
- airbyte data integration
- airbyte etl
Azure Data Factory
1 branded search term
- azure data factory
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