Akai vs Native Instruments:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Akai had more branded searches than Native Instruments among midi keyboards worldwide. Akai was estimated to have 135K branded searches compared to Native Instruments’ 110K, and held a 29.9% Share of Search versus Native Instruments’ 24.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Akai or Native Instruments?
Compare the midi keyboards people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Akai, Native Instruments. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Akai | Native Instruments | Arturia | Novation | M-Audio | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 7% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.7% | 30.1% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.9% | 31.5% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.2% | 42.2% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 30.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 30.2% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.7% | 24.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 6% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.7% | 24.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 6% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.9% | 24.4% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Akai and Native Instruments comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: Akai took it in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Akai’s estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide moved from 28.6% to 29.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Native Instruments’ estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide moved from 28.6% to 24.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for midi keyboards worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Native Instruments worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Akai worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Akai’s and Native Instruments’ 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.
Akai
1 branded search term
- akai
Native Instruments
1 branded search term
- native instruments
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