Grizzly vs Rikon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Grizzly had more branded searches than Rikon among bandsaw brands worldwide. Grizzly had about 4,400 branded searches, while Rikon had 2,400. Grizzly made up 30.8% of all bandsaw brand searches we track, and Rikon accounted for 16.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bandsaw brands, Grizzly appeared in four of the five answers and Rikon in one. Grizzly was mentioned before Rikon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Grizzly, about 83% more searches than Rikon
Who does AI mention more?
Grizzly, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rikon in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Grizzly, named ahead of Rikon in every answer
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Top bandsaw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Grizzly was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rikon was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Grizzly was listed before Rikon in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Grizzly1st
WEN2nd
Jet3rd
Rikon4th
Laguna Tools5th
Record Power–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Grizzly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Jet2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- WEN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rikon1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Laguna Tools1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Record Power0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bandsaw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bandsaw for woodworking?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bandsaw should I buy for a home workshop?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bandsaw for resawing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bandsaw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“woodworking bandsaw”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Grizzly or Rikon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grizzly and Rikon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bandsaw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Grizzly, Rikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Grizzly | Jet | Rikon | Laguna Tools | WEN | Record Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.7% | 24.7% | 16.3% | 20.2% | 10.7% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 12.1% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 26% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 21.2% | 11.5% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.1% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 21% | 25.6% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.4% | 26.2% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.3% | 3.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.2% | 27.2% | 14.8% | 17.9% | 14.8% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.9% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 21.7% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.7% |
How has the Grizzly and Rikon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Grizzly was ahead of Rikon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grizzly’s share of searches among bandsaw brands worldwide moved from 24.7% to 30.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rikon’s share of searches among bandsaw brands worldwide moved from 16.3% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for bandsaw brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rikon overtook Laguna Tools to rank 3rd among bandsaw brands worldwide, with 16.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Grizzly gained share of searches among bandsaw brands worldwide, from 29.2% to 30.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grizzly’s and Rikon’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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