How popular isGarageBand in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for GarageBand worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 12 months. GarageBand holds 13.9% estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
FL Studio37.6%
Ableton Live18.6%
GarageBand13.9%- Logic Pro11.4%
Cubase9.3%
Pro Tools9.3%
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Which music production software compete with GarageBand?
Share of Search by month for FL Studio, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | FL Studio | Ableton Live | GarageBand | Logic Pro | Cubase | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41% | 23.3% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.4% | 21.2% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 21.7% | 14% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.1% | 21.1% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 5% | 6.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 20.8% | 16.5% | 9% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.9% | 20.4% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.7% | 19.9% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 5% | 5% |
| May 2026 | 44.7% | 20.8% | 16.5% | 9% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.7% | 20.8% | 13.4% | 9% | 6% | 6% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 19.3% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.1% | 21.5% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.6% | 18.6% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.6% | 1.2M | +22% | -8.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.6% | 602K | +29.2% | -2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.9% | 450K | +49.5% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.4% | 368K | +83.1% | +2.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 9.3% | 301K | +232.6% | +5.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 9.3% | 301K | +173.6% | +4.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
37.6%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share -8.5 points.
18.6%
Held 2nd. 602K estimated branded searches, +29.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
13.9%
Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.4%
Held 4th. 368K estimated branded searches, +83.1% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
5.
Cubase9.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 301K estimated branded searches, +232.6% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
9.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 301K estimated branded searches, +173.6% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
Compare search popularity between GarageBand and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for GarageBand changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GarageBand worldwide rose from 368K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide decreased from 15.1% to 13.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide peaked at 16.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 12.5% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for music production software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Cubase overtook Pro Tools to rank 5th among music production software worldwide, with 9.3% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Pro Tools gained estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 5.1% to 9.3%.
In September 2026, Logic Pro gained estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 9.3% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, FL Studio lost estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 46.1% to 37.6%.
In September 2026, Ableton Live lost estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 21.5% to 18.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GarageBand worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 450K in September 2026.
Where does GarageBand compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital audio workstations | 4th of 7 | 7.8% | Show ranking |
| Music production software | 3rd of 6 | 13.9% | Shown above |
| Audio editing software | 2nd of 5 | 20.3% | Show ranking |
| Podcast editing software | 2nd of 6 | 20.9% | Show ranking |
How is GarageBand measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GarageBand’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- garageband
Who owns GarageBand?
GarageBand is owned by Apple. Brandwave also tracks Pixelmator, AirPods, Apple AirTag, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, Final Cut Pro, Find My, 
iCloud, Keynote, Logic Pro and Safari, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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