Fairlight vs Reaper:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Reaper had more branded searches than Fairlight among audio post production software worldwide. Reaper had about 105,000 branded searches, while Fairlight had 33,100. Reaper made up 19.1% of all audio post production software searches we track, and Fairlight accounted for 6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about audio post production software, Reaper appeared in three of the five answers and Fairlight in two. Fairlight was mentioned before Reaper in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Reaper, about 3 searches for every 1 for Fairlight
Who does AI mention more?
Reaper, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Fairlight in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Fairlight, named ahead of Reaper in 2 of 3 answers
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Top audio post production software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reaper was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Fairlight was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Fairlight was listed before Reaper in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Pro Tools1st
Adobe Audition2nd- Fairlight3rd
Nuendo3rd
iZotope RX5th- Reaper6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Pro Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Audition5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Reaper3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- iZotope RX3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Fairlight2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nuendo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about audio post production software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which audio post production software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best audio post production software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best audio post production software for a finished audio track?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audio editing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audio mixing software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Fairlight or Reaper more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fairlight and Reaper by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six audio post production software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Reaper, Fairlight. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pro Tools | Reaper | Adobe Audition | Fairlight | iZotope RX | Nuendo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 21.6% | 27.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 26.4% | 22.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 29.6% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.3% | 26.6% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.3% | 31.5% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.3% | 29.5% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.8% | 30.9% | 22% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 26.8% | 30.9% | 22% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 27% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.3% | 30.5% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 29.3% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 19.1% | 13.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.5% |
How has the Fairlight and Reaper comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Reaper was ahead of Fairlight in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fairlight’s share of searches among audio post production software worldwide moved from 6.8% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reaper’s share of searches among audio post production software worldwide moved from 21.6% to 19.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 105K.
How did search popularity change for audio post production software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Reaper lost share of searches among audio post production software worldwide, from 29.3% to 19.1%.
In September 2026, Fairlight lost share of searches among audio post production software worldwide, from 9.3% to 6%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fairlight’s and Reaper’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.
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