Amazon RDS vs MongoDB:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MongoDB had more branded searches than Amazon RDS among developer database platforms in New Zealand. MongoDB had about 1,090 branded searches, while Amazon RDS had 110. MongoDB made up 11.9% 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 MongoDB in two. Amazon RDS was mentioned before MongoDB in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
MongoDB, about 10 searches for every 1 for Amazon RDS
Who does AI mention more?
Amazon RDS, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, MongoDB in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Amazon RDS, named ahead of MongoDB in 3 of 4 answers
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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. MongoDB was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Amazon RDS was listed before MongoDB in three out of four answers.
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 Amazon RDS or MongoDB more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon RDS and MongoDB 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 MongoDB, Amazon RDS. 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 Amazon RDS and MongoDB comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MongoDB was ahead of Amazon RDS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amazon RDS’s share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.5% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MongoDB’s share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand moved from 17% to 11.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand developer database platforms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, MongoDB gained share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 11.9%.

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?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon RDS’s and MongoDB’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
MongoDB
7 branded search terms
- mongodb
- mongodb atlas
- mongodb backend
- mongodb database
- mongodb hosting
- mongodb nosql
- mongodb postgres
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