Sodas, Ranked

Invented in 1886, it is the best-selling soft drink in history and one of the most recognized brands on Earth, sold in over 200 countries.

Founded 1893, Pepsi is Coca-Cola's chief global rival and won the famous blind 'Pepsi Challenge' taste tests of the 1970s-80s.

The oldest major U.S. soft drink (1885), its unmistakable 23-flavor blend has made it America's top non-cola soda by volume.

Launched in 1961, Sprite is the world's best-selling lemon-lime soda and a top-3 Coca-Cola Company brand globally.

A high-caffeine citrus soda that became a cornerstone of gaming culture and consistently ranks among the top-selling U.S. carbonated drinks.

Created in 1940s Germany, Fanta is one of Coca-Cola's most valuable international brands, hugely popular across Europe, Africa and Latin America.

Debuted in 1929 and marketed as the 'Uncola,' it remains one of the most recognized lemon-lime brands worldwide.

Dating to 1919, A&W is the definitive American root beer and pioneered the drive-in restaurant model built around it.

Created in 1904, its 'Champagne of Ginger Ales' is the world's default ginger ale and a bar/mixer staple.

One of the highest-caffeine orange sodas and a leading U.S. orange brand, backed by the licensed Sunkist name since 1979.

Founded 1898 and known for its sharper, caffeinated take on root beer; now Coca-Cola's flagship root beer brand.

Launched in 1950, its cane-sugar fruit flavors (tamarind, mandarin, guava) made it a global taqueria staple.

The world's oldest soft-drink brand (1783), Schweppes essentially invented carbonated tonic water and mixers.

Launched by PepsiCo in 2023 to replace Sierra Mist and take on Sprite; a crisp, modern lemon-lime entry.

A sugar-free grapefruit soda since 1966 with a devoted niche following, but never a mainstream volume leader.

Introduced in 1938, it is a beloved base for the Paloma cocktail but remains a regional/secondary brand.

Royal Crown Cola dates to 1905 and was first to sell cola in cans, but has long trailed Coke and Pepsi in the market.

Launched in 1979 to compete with Mountain Dew; a solid citrus soda that never reached its rival's cultural reach.

A bubblegum-red cream soda from 1937, iconic in Texas and the South but largely regional elsewhere.

A budget Michigan brand since 1907 with a loyal regional cult, but limited distribution and low national profile.

PepsiCo's Sprite rival from 1999 was retired in 2023 after failing to gain lasting traction, replaced by Starry.

A value brand dating to 1889, known more for its low price and huge flavor range than for taste acclaim.

Coca-Cola's first diet soda (1963) had a devoted following but a divisive saccharin aftertaste; discontinued in 2020.