Festool vs Metabo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Metabo had more branded searches than Festool among reciprocating saw brands worldwide. Metabo had about 1,000 branded searches, while Festool had 480. Metabo made up 0.68% of all reciprocating saw brand searches we track, and Festool accounted for 0.33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about reciprocating saw brands, Metabo appeared in two of the five answers and Festool in none.
Who do people search for more?
Metabo, about 2 searches for every 1 for Festool
Who does AI mention more?
Metabo, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Festool in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Metabo, the only one of the two named
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Top reciprocating saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Metabo was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Festool did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Metabo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Kobalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black+Decker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about reciprocating saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which reciprocating saw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best reciprocating saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best reciprocating saw brand for home renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best reciprocating saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless reciprocating saw”
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 Festool or Metabo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Festool and Metabo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten reciprocating saw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Metabo, Festool. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Ryobi | Makita | Bosch | Craftsman | Kobalt | Black+Decker | Metabo | Festool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.8% | 29.7% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.1% | 32.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.85% | 0.57% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.6% | 28.6% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.92% | 0.63% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 23.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.58% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.2% | 26.7% | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 23.4% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 24% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 36.8% | 29.5% | 13.4% | 11% | 3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 27.8% | 13.9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 3% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 38% | 26.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 29.4% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 36% | 27.6% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.68% | 0.33% |
Festool sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “festool reciprocating saw”.
How has the Festool and Metabo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metabo was ahead of Festool in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Festool’s share of searches among reciprocating saw brands worldwide moved from 0.35% to 0.33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metabo’s share of searches among reciprocating saw brands worldwide moved from 0.53% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for reciprocating saw brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Metabo worldwide rose 38.9% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Festool’s and Metabo’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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