Amazon RDS vs PlanetScale:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PlanetScale had more branded searches than Amazon RDS among developer database platforms in New Zealand. PlanetScale had about 130 branded searches, while Amazon RDS had 110. PlanetScale made up 1.4% 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 PlanetScale in none.
Who do people search for more?
PlanetScale, about 18% more searches than Amazon RDS
Who does AI mention more?
Amazon RDS, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PlanetScale in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Amazon RDS, the only one of the two named
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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. PlanetScale 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.
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 PlanetScale more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon RDS and PlanetScale 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 PlanetScale, 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 PlanetScale comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 8 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Amazon RDS took it in February 2026, PlanetScale took it in March 2026, Amazon RDS took it in April 2026, PlanetScale took it in May 2026, Amazon RDS took it in June 2026, PlanetScale took it in July 2026, Amazon RDS took it in August 2026, PlanetScale took it in 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, PlanetScale’s share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 130.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand developer database platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Amazon RDS lost share of searches among developer database platforms in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.2%.
In September 2026, PlanetScale rose from 7th to 6th among developer database platforms in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon RDS’s and PlanetScale’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
PlanetScale
3 branded search terms
- planetscale
- planetscale database
- planetscale postgres
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