AmpliTube vs TONEX:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, TONEX had more branded searches than AmpliTube among guitar amp simulators worldwide. TONEX had about 55,300 branded searches, while AmpliTube had 33,100. TONEX made up 24.9% of all guitar amp simulator searches we track, and AmpliTube accounted for 14.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about guitar amp simulators, AmpliTube appeared in four of the five answers and TONEX in one. AmpliTube was mentioned before TONEX in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
TONEX, about 67% more searches than AmpliTube
Who does AI mention more?
AmpliTube, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, TONEX in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
AmpliTube, named ahead of TONEX in 4 of 4 answers
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Top guitar amp simulators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AmpliTube was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. TONEX was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AmpliTube was listed before TONEX in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Neural DSP5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Neural Amp Modeler5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- AmpliTube4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Guitar Rig2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Helix Native2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- TONEX1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
STL Tones1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BIAS FX0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Overloud0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nembrini Audio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about guitar amp simulators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best guitar amp simulator plugin?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which amp sim should I use to record guitar at home?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best amp sims for metal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“amp sim”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“guitar amp simulator”
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.
Share of searches by month for TONEX, AmpliTube. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Neural DSP | TONEX | AmpliTube | Neural Amp Modeler | Guitar Rig | STL Tones | BIAS FX | Helix Native | Overloud | Nembrini Audio | Kuassa | Mercuriall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 51.1% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.9% | 15.1% | 12.8% | 7% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.62% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.8% | 18.1% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.59% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.1% | 22% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.29% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.5% | 21.1% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.34% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 18.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 41.3% | 20.7% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.5% | 23.6% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.3% | 19.1% | 14% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.9% | 21.3% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.93% | 0.73% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.9% | 28.2% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1% | 0.79% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Oct 2026 | 33.3% | 24.9% | 14.9% | 10% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
How has branded search for AmpliTube and TONEX changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TONEX was ahead of AmpliTube in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, AmpliTube’s share of searches among guitar amp simulators worldwide moved from 10.3% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TONEX’s share of searches among guitar amp simulators worldwide moved from 17.2% to 24.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 67.6K to 55.3K.
How did search popularity change for guitar amp simulators worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, AmpliTube gained share of searches among guitar amp simulators worldwide, from 13.8% to 14.9%.
In October 2026, TONEX lost share of searches among guitar amp simulators worldwide, from 28.2% to 24.9%.
How are AmpliTube’s and TONEX’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AmpliTube’s and TONEX’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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