Pro Tools vs Reaper:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Reaper had more branded searches than Pro Tools among audio post production software worldwide. Reaper was estimated to have 49.5K branded searches compared to Pro Tools’ 1.3K, and held a 29.8% Share of Search versus Pro Tools’ 0.78%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Pro Tools or Reaper?
Compare the software used to finish audio. 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 Reaper, Pro Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Adobe Audition | Reaper | Fairlight | Nuendo | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.3% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 0.82% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.1% | 28.1% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.3% | 30.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.1% | 28.1% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 0.88% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 30.5% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.6% | 29.8% | 20% | 4.9% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 4% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.6% | 29.8% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 45% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 4% | 0.79% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.6% | 29.8% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Pro Tools and Reaper comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Reaper was ahead of Pro Tools in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Tools’ estimated Share of Search among audio post production software worldwide moved from 0.82% to 0.78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Reaper’s estimated Share of Search among audio post production software worldwide moved from 21.4% to 29.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for audio post production software worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
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 Pro Tools’ 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.
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