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Logic Pro vs Reaper:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Logic Pro had more branded searches than Reaper among podcast editing software worldwide. Logic Pro had about 368,000 branded searches, while Reaper had 105,000. Logic Pro made up 14% of all podcast editing software searches we track, and Reaper accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast editing software, Logic Pro and Reaper each appeared in two of the five answers. Logic Pro and Reaper were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among podcast editing software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Logic Pro, about 4 searches for every 1 for Reaper

Logic Pro 368K searchesReaper 105K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Logic Pro in 2 of 5Reaper in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Logic Pro first in 2Reaper first in 2

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Top podcast editing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Logic Pro was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Reaper was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Logic Pro and Reaper were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Descript1st
  2. Audacity2nd
  3. Adobe Audition3rd
  4. Reaper4th
  5. GarageBand5th
  6. Riverside6th
  7. Alitu7th
  8. Logic Pro8th
  9. Hindenburg9th
  10. Auphonic–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Audacity5 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
  • Descript4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GarageBand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Logic Pro2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Reaper2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Alitu2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Riverside2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hindenburg1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Auphonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 21, 2026.

Is Logic Pro or Reaper more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Logic Pro and Reaper by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten podcast editing software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Logic Pro and Reaper among podcast editing software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Logic Pro, Reaper. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAudacityGarageBandLogic ProDescriptAuphonicReaperAdobe AuditionAlituRiversideHindenburg
Oct 202554%13.3%7.2%13.4%3.3%3.8%4.9%0.09%0.02%0.02%
Nov 202554.1%13.3%7.2%13.5%3.3%4.6%4%0.1%0.02%0.02%
Dec 202550.7%15.3%8.3%12.8%3.8%5.3%3.8%0.08%0.02%0.02%
Jan 202648%14.5%9.7%14.7%3.6%5.1%4.3%0.09%0.02%0.02%
Feb 202649.3%14.9%8.1%15.2%3.7%5.1%3.7%0.1%0.02%0.02%
Mar 202648.9%14.8%8.1%15%4.4%5.1%3.6%0.08%0.02%0.02%
Apr 202649.7%15%6.7%15.2%4.5%5.2%3.7%0.08%0.02%0.02%
May 202650.3%15.2%8.3%12.7%4.5%5.2%3.7%0.08%0.02%0.02%
Jun 202652.5%13%8.7%13.3%4.7%4.5%3.2%0.08%0.03%0.02%
Jul 202649.7%12.2%8.2%15.4%5.5%5.2%3.7%0.08%0.03%0.01%
Aug 202652.5%13%8.6%13.4%4.7%4.5%3.2%0.07%0.03%0.02%
Sep 202646.3%17.1%14%11.6%4.2%4%2.8%0.06%0.02%0.01%

How has the Logic Pro and Reaper comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Logic Pro was ahead of Reaper in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Logic Pro’s share of searches among podcast editing software worldwide moved from 7.2% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 368K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reaper’s share of searches among podcast editing software worldwide moved from 3.8% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 105K.

How did search popularity change for podcast editing software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Logic Pro overtook Descript to rank 3rd among podcast editing software worldwide, with 14% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Reaper lost share of searches among podcast editing software worldwide, from 4.5% to 4%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

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

Logic Pro

1 branded search term

  • logic pro

Reaper

5 branded search terms

  • reaper audio
  • reaper audio editing
  • reaper daw
  • reaper digital audio workstation
  • reaper editing

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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