BandLab vs FL Studio:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, BandLab had more branded searches than FL Studio among digital audio workstations in New Zealand. BandLab had about 21,700 branded searches, while FL Studio had 4,120. BandLab made up 67.7% of all digital audio workstation searches we track, and FL Studio accounted for 12.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital audio workstations, FL Studio appeared in all five answers and BandLab in two. FL Studio was mentioned before BandLab in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
BandLab, about 5 searches for every 1 for FL Studio
Who does AI mention more?
FL Studio, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
FL Studio, named ahead of BandLab in every answer
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Top digital audio workstations in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FL Studio appeared in all five answers. BandLab was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. FL Studio was listed before BandLab in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Ableton Live1st
Logic Pro2nd- FL Studio3rd
Reaper4th
Pro Tools5th- GarageBand6th
Cubase7th- BandLab8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- FL Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- GarageBand5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ableton Live5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Logic Pro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Reaper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pro Tools3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BandLab2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cubase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about digital audio workstations
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital audio workstation should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital audio workstations in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital audio workstation in New Zealand for music production?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital audio workstation”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“music production software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Share of searches by month for BandLab, FL Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BandLab | FL Studio | GarageBand | Ableton Live | Logic Pro | Pro Tools | Reaper | Cubase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 61.4% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 21.4% | 9.1% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.9% | 23.8% | 7% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.2% | 16.8% | 7.1% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.3% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.73% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 66.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 68% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.6% | 16.8% | 7.3% | 8.4% | 4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.4% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.5% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 67.7% | 12.8% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.81% | 0.65% |
How has branded search for BandLab and FL Studio changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BandLab was ahead of FL Studio in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, BandLab’s share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand moved from 61.4% to 67.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.1K to 21.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FL Studio’s share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand moved from 16.2% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.6K to 4.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital audio workstations in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, BandLab gained share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand, from 66.5% to 67.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for FL Studio in New Zealand fell 26.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.6K to 4.1K in October 2026.
How are BandLab’s and FL Studio’s branded searches counted?
22 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BandLab’s and FL Studio’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.
BandLab
11 branded search terms
- bandlab
- bandlab app
- bandlab beats
- bandlab daw
- bandlab education
- bandlab for education
- bandlab master
- bandlab music production
- cakewalk by bandlab
- edu bandlab
- education bandlab
FL Studio
11 branded search terms
- fl studio
- fl studio beats
- fl studio daw
- fl studio mobile
- fl studio web
- flstudio
- flstudio beats
- flstudio daw
- flstudio mac
- fruity loops
- plugin fl studio
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