Databases Market Share & Usage Statistics (2026)
Tinybird runs on 82,611 live websites, 93.7% of the 88,124 sites we detect using databases. Below, all 9 tools we detect in this category, ranked by live websites, with market share and 30-day adoption momentum.
Data updated Aug 19, 2026
- #1
Tinybird
Tinybird is a real-time data platform built on ClickHouse that lets developers build data pipelines, APIs, and user-facing analytics at scale.
Live websites82,611Market Share93.74%Top CountryUnited States - #2
MongoDB
MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database used by millions of developers worldwide.
Live websites4,335Market Share4.92%Top CountryUnited States
Databases Market Data
Adoption and 30-day momentum across 9 databases technologies, measured from our live detection crawl.
Biggest Movers
Market Share
- Tinybird93.74%
- MongoDB4.92%
- DDimensions AI0.53%
- SSynology DiskStation0.41%
- PPouchDB0.3%
- VVirtuoso0.04%
Databases
FAQ.
What is Databases software?
Databases covers the tools a site can load or configure to handle this part of its stack. We detect one of the 9 databases tools in this category on 88,124 live sites. A detection means we found the technology on the site, which is not the same as a paid account.
What are the most popular databases platforms?
Across 88,124 detected sites, the most widely found databases tools are: Tinybird (93.74% share, 82,611 sites), MongoDB (4.92% share, 4,335 sites), Dimensions AI (0.53% share, 470 sites). Others we see regularly include Synology DiskStation and PouchDB.
Which databases tool has the largest market share?
Tinybird is the most widely detected databases tool at 93.74% share, on 82,611 sites. The largest share of those sites belongs to Real Estate companies, and to businesses in the 1-10 employee band.
Which industries use databases software the most?
The industries with the most detected sites in this category are Software Development, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet, Insurance. Industry mix follows where these tools get installed, so a category carried by website builders or agency templates will lean toward the verticals those platforms serve rather than the vendor's target buyer.
Which countries have the highest adoption of databases tools?
We detect the most databases sites in United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada. Country here is the company's registered location in our enriched data rather than where the site is served from, so read it as a ranking of markets rather than a measure of any single one.
How do I choose the right databases platform?
Start from your own size, industry and primary use case rather than from share. Tinybird, MongoDB and Dimensions AI are the three we detect most often in this category, which tells you what is common, not what fits you. Compare their integrations, pricing tiers and support commitments against the workflow you actually run, and check each vendor's own documentation for current capabilities.
How many companies use databases software?
TechnologyChecker.io detects databases tools on 88,124 live sites. That is a count of sites carrying the technology, not a count of paying customers, and a site running two tools in this category is counted under each. We crawl 2 billion+ URLs across 29.9M live business domains each sweep.
What is the source of this data?
TechnologyChecker.io's web crawling and technology detection platform. We've logged 2.12 billion total detections over 20+ years, covering 40,000+ technologies across the 29.9M live business domains we successfully crawl each sweep. Detection methods include JavaScript analysis, HTTP headers, HTML patterns, DNS records, and certificate transparency logs.
People Also
Ask.
Common questions about databases software, answered with real data.
What is a database management system?
A database management system (DBMS) stores, organizes, and retrieves data for applications and websites. Options range from relational databases (SQL-based) to NoSQL document stores and specialized tools. We track 7 database technologies at TechnologyChecker.io, covering solutions from MongoDB's document model to phpMyAdmin's MySQL administration interface and Claris FileMaker's low-code platform.
What database has the most websites?
MongoDB leads our database category with 1,904 tracked customer domains and a #3 ranking. Claris FileMaker follows with 430 customers, then Dimensions AI at 126 and PouchDB at 101. The numbers look small because databases run server-side — most aren't detectable through front-end scanning the way analytics or CMS tools are. Actual usage is far higher than what web crawlers can identify.
Is MongoDB free?
MongoDB offers a free Community Edition (open-source, self-hosted) and a free Atlas tier with 512 MB storage for cloud-hosted databases. Paid Atlas plans start around $9/month for shared clusters. Enterprise deployments typically run $20,000-150,000/year depending on scale. G2 reviewers praise MongoDB's ease of use (10 mentions), though some note a difficult learning curve for teams new to NoSQL concepts.
What's the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases?
SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) store data in structured tables with fixed schemas and use SQL for queries. NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PouchDB, CouchDB) use flexible document, key-value, or graph models that don't require predefined schemas. SQL suits transactional data with clear relationships. NoSQL handles unstructured data, rapid iteration, and horizontal scaling better. Most modern applications use both types for different parts of their stack.
Is phpMyAdmin still widely used?
Yes, though our crawler detects 0 domains because phpMyAdmin runs behind server authentication and isn't visible to front-end scanning. Third-party sources estimate 3,400-5,300 companies use it. phpMyAdmin ships bundled with cPanel and most shared hosting panels, making it the default MySQL management interface for millions of WordPress, Drupal, and custom PHP sites. It's free, open-source (GPL), and actively maintained.
What is Claris FileMaker used for?
Claris FileMaker is a low-code database platform owned by Apple. It lets non-developers build custom business applications — inventory systems, CRM tools, project trackers — without writing traditional code. We track 430 customers, with 63.7% having 1-10 employees and education representing about 8% of the user base. Cloud pricing starts at $22/user/month. G2 reviewers highlight flexibility (9 mentions) and ease of use (8 mentions).
Can a database work offline?
PouchDB is specifically designed for offline-first applications. It's a JavaScript NoSQL database that runs in the browser and syncs with CouchDB when connectivity returns. We track 101 PouchDB customers, with 66% being micro-businesses (1-10 employees). It's completely free under the Apache License 2.0. This offline-sync pattern is common in field service apps, mobile health platforms, and point-of-sale systems that can't depend on constant internet access.
How do I choose the right database for my project?
Start with your data structure. If your data has clear relationships (users, orders, products), a relational database (MySQL/PostgreSQL via phpMyAdmin) is the default choice. If your schema changes frequently or you're handling JSON documents, MongoDB works well — it's used by Accenture, IBM, and Deloitte. For offline-capable apps, consider PouchDB. For academic research, Dimensions AI covers 146M+ publications. Budget matters too: MongoDB, PouchDB, and phpMyAdmin all have free tiers.
What is Dimensions AI?
Dimensions AI is a research database covering 146 million+ publications, datasets, grants, patents, and clinical trials. It serves academic institutions and publishers — Higher Education and Publishing each represent 26.8% of its user base. We track 126 customers. A free tier is available for individual researchers, and the API is free for non-commercial use. It competes with Scopus and Web of Science but offers broader coverage of grants and policy documents.
Are databases expensive to run?
Costs range from free to six figures annually. phpMyAdmin and PouchDB are completely free and open-source. MongoDB Atlas offers a free cloud tier for small projects, with paid plans from $9/month. Claris FileMaker's cloud starts at $22/user/month. Enterprise MongoDB deployments run $20,000-150,000/year. The real cost driver is usually hosting infrastructure (servers, storage, backups) rather than the database software license itself.