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Amazon RDS vs Firebase:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Firebase had more branded searches than Amazon RDS among developer database platforms in New Zealand. Firebase had about 2,640 branded searches, while Amazon RDS had 110. Firebase made up 28.8% of all developer database platform searches we track, and Amazon RDS accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about developer database platforms, Amazon RDS appeared in three of the five answers and Firebase in one. Amazon RDS was mentioned before Firebase in every answer that named either.

Among developer database platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Firebase, about 24 searches for every 1 for Amazon RDS

Firebase 2.6K searchesAmazon RDS 110 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Amazon RDS, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Firebase in 1

Amazon RDS in 3 of 5Firebase in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Amazon RDS, named ahead of Firebase in 3 of 3 answers

Amazon RDS first in 3Firebase never first

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Top developer database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amazon RDS 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. Amazon RDS 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.

  1. Supabase1st
  2. Amazon RDS2nd
  3. Neon3rd
  4. MongoDB4th
  5. Redis5th
  6. Firebase6th
  7. 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?”

    1. 1Supabase
    2. 2Amazon RDS
    3. 3Neon
    4. 4Firebase

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best developer database platforms in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Supabase
    2. 2Amazon RDS
    3. 3Neon
    4. 4MongoDB

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best developer database platform in New Zealand for a development team?”

    1. 1Amazon RDS
    2. 2Supabase
    3. 3Neon

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best database platform”

    1. 1MongoDB
    2. 2Redis

  • 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 Amazon RDS or Firebase more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon RDS and Firebase 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.

    Amazon RDS and Firebase among developer database platforms in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Firebase, Amazon RDS. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthSupabaseFirebaseMongoDBRedisNeonPlanetScaleAmazon RDS
    Oct 202526.9%43.2%17%8.2%1.6%1.6%1.5%
    Nov 202530%39.3%17.8%7.7%1.8%2%1.4%
    Dec 202533.4%37.8%17.8%6.9%1.8%1.5%0.84%
    Jan 202635.9%36.2%17.3%5.9%2.3%1.4%1%
    Feb 202639.7%35.8%14.5%5.8%2%1.1%1.2%
    Mar 202642.6%31.9%16%4.8%2.6%1.2%0.85%
    Apr 202646.1%31.9%12.9%4.8%2.5%0.82%0.92%
    May 202643.6%29.7%17%5.4%2.3%1.1%0.87%
    Jun 202655.1%25.6%10.3%4.6%2.1%1.1%1.2%
    Jul 202650.2%27.8%11.2%5.1%3.1%1.3%1.2%
    Aug 202654.3%25.3%9.8%4.8%2.5%1.3%2.1%
    Sep 202649%28.8%11.9%4.7%2.9%1.4%1.2%

    How has the Amazon RDS and Firebase comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand developer database platforms in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Firebase gained share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand, from 25.3% to 28.8%.

    2. In September 2026, Amazon RDS lost share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.2%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    9 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon RDS’s and Firebase’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.

    Amazon RDS

    1 branded search term

    • amazon rds

    Firebase

    8 branded search terms

    • firebase
    • firebase app
    • firebase authentication
    • firebase backend
    • firebase console
    • firebase database
    • firebase hosting
    • firebase postgres

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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