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How popular isPro Tools in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.3K branded searches for Pro Tools worldwide which is down 31.6% over the last 11 months. Pro Tools holds 0.08% estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. FL Studio62.7%
  2. Ableton Live18.9%
  3. Logic Pro12.6%
  4. Cubase5.7%
  5. Pro Tools0.08%
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Which music production software compete with Pro Tools?

Pro Tools against music production software worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthFL StudioAbleton LiveLogic ProCubasePro Tools
Oct 202558.6%21.6%11.8%7.9%0.11%
Nov 202562.4%18.8%10.3%8.4%0.08%
Dec 202563.4%19.1%10.4%7%0.08%
Jan 202661.9%18.7%12.5%6.8%0.1%
Feb 202662.7%18.9%12.6%5.7%0.1%
Mar 202662%18.7%12.5%6.8%0.12%
Apr 202663.4%19.1%10.5%7%0.1%
May 202662.7%18.9%12.6%5.7%0.1%
Jun 202661%18.4%12.3%8.2%0.08%
Jul 202666.5%16.4%11%6%0.09%
Aug 202662.7%18.9%12.6%5.7%0.08%
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  1. 1.FL Studio

    62.7%

    Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.

  2. 2.Ableton Live

    18.9%

    Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  3. 3.Logic Pro

    12.6%

    Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  4. 4.Cubase

    5.7%

    Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Pro Tools

    0.08%

    Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Pro Tools and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Pro Tools changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pro Tools worldwide fell from 1.9K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Tools’ estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide held steady, from 0.11% to 0.08%.

How did search popularity change for music production software worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Ableton Live gained estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 16.4% to 18.9%.

  2. In August 2026, Logic Pro gained estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 11% to 12.6%.

  3. In August 2026, FL Studio lost estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 66.5% to 62.7%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Cubase worldwide fell 33% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in August 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pro Tools worldwide fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in August 2026.

Where does Pro Tools compete?

Pro Tools is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Music production software5th of 50.08%Shown above
Audio post production software5th of 50.78%Show ranking

How is Pro Tools measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pro Tools’ 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.

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