FL Studio vs Pro Tools:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, FL Studio had more branded searches than Pro Tools among music production software worldwide. FL Studio was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Pro Tools’ 1.3K, and held a 62.7% Share of Search versus Pro Tools’ 0.08%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, FL Studio or Pro Tools?
Compare the software used to produce music. 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 FL Studio, Pro Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | FL Studio | Ableton Live | Logic Pro | Cubase | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.6% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.4% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.4% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 7% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.9% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.7% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 62% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 7% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 62.7% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 61% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 16.4% | 11% | 6% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.7% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the FL Studio and Pro Tools comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FL Studio was ahead of Pro Tools in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, FL Studio’s estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide moved from 58.6% to 62.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Tools’ estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for music production software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, FL Studio lost estimated Share of Search among music production software worldwide, from 66.5% to 62.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pro Tools worldwide fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FL Studio’s and Pro Tools’ 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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