Akai vs Roland:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Akai had more branded searches than Roland among midi keyboards worldwide. Akai was estimated to have 135K branded searches compared to Roland’s 22.2K, and held a 29.9% Share of Search versus Roland’s 4.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Akai or Roland?
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, Roland. 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 Roland comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Akai was ahead of Roland in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 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, Roland’s estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide moved from 3.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for midi keyboards worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Roland gained estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide, from 4% to 4.9%.
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 Roland’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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