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title: "Music production software in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the music production and DAW software New Zealand producers make tracks with. Share of Search among BandLab, FL Studio, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic Pro and Pro Tools, the music production software Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-music-production-software"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Music production software in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the music production and DAW software New Zealand producers make tracks with. Share of Search among BandLab, FL Studio, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic Pro and Pro Tools, the music production software Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Music production software
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: BandLab, 66%

## Which brand is most popular in search among music production software in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, BandLab was the most searched among music production software in New Zealand, with an estimated 26.7K branded searches and 66% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- FL Studio is in 2nd place, 51.5 percentage points behind at 14.5% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BandLab’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand increased from 60.5% to 66%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, FL Studio’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand decreased from 15.9% to 14.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ableton Live’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand decreased from 9.7% to 7.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand decreased from 8.2% to 7.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BandLab’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 66.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 41.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, FL Studio’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 26.2% in January 2026 and was lowest at 14.1% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ableton Live’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 14.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 9.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Logic Pro’s estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pro Tools’ estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand peaked at 2.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 1.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Logic Pro and Pro Tools held steady: their estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [BandLab vs FL Studio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bandlab-vs-fl-studio): 66% against 14.5% Share of Search.
- [BandLab vs Ableton Live: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ableton-live-vs-bandlab): 66% against 7.5% Share of Search.
- [BandLab vs GarageBand: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bandlab-vs-garageband): 66% against 7.1% Share of Search.
- [BandLab vs Logic Pro: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bandlab-vs-logic-pro): 66% against 3.4% Share of Search.
- [FL Studio vs Ableton Live: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ableton-live-vs-fl-studio): 14.5% against 7.5% Share of Search.
- [FL Studio vs GarageBand: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/fl-studio-vs-garageband): 14.5% against 7.1% Share of Search.
- [FL Studio vs Logic Pro: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/fl-studio-vs-logic-pro): 14.5% against 3.4% Share of Search.
- [Ableton Live vs GarageBand: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ableton-live-vs-garageband): 7.5% against 7.1% Share of Search.
- [Ableton Live vs Logic Pro: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ableton-live-vs-logic-pro): 7.5% against 3.4% Share of Search.
- [GarageBand vs Logic Pro: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/garageband-vs-logic-pro): 7.1% against 3.4% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand music production software in August 2026?

- In August 2026, BandLab gained estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand, from 57.5% to 66%.
- In August 2026, FL Studio lost estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand, from 19.8% to 14.5%.
- In August 2026, Ableton Live lost estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand, from 9% to 7.5%.
- In August 2026, Logic Pro lost estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 3.4%.
- In August 2026, Pro Tools lost estimated Share of Search among music production software in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | BandLab | 66% | 26.7K | +51.2% | BandLab |
| 2 | FL Studio | 14.5% | 5.9K | -3.3% | FL Studio |
| 3 | Ableton Live | 7.5% | 3K | +10.1% | Ableton Live |
| 4 | GarageBand | 7.1% | 2.9K | +25.2% | Apple |
| 5 | Logic Pro | 3.4% | 1.4K | +7.9% | Apple |
| 6 | Pro Tools | 1.5% | 600 | -4.8% | Pro Tools |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | BandLab | 20.8K | 60.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | FL Studio | 5.5K | 15.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Ableton Live | 3.3K | 9.7% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | GarageBand | 2.8K | 8.2% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Logic Pro | 1.3K | 3.8% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Pro Tools | 630 | 1.8% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | BandLab | 21.5K | 60.5% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | FL Studio | 6.2K | 17.5% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Ableton Live | 3.2K | 9.1% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | GarageBand | 2.9K | 8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Logic Pro | 1.3K | 3.5% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Pro Tools | 510 | 1.4% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | BandLab | 11K | 47.6% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | FL Studio | 5.4K | 23.5% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Ableton Live | 2.9K | 12.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | GarageBand | 2.3K | 9.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Logic Pro | 1.1K | 4.7% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Pro Tools | 410 | 1.8% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | BandLab | 8.8K | 41.9% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | FL Studio | 5.5K | 26.2% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Ableton Live | 3K | 14.4% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | GarageBand | 1.6K | 7.7% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.6K | 7.5% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Pro Tools | 510 | 2.4% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | BandLab | 16.9K | 57.2% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | FL Studio | 5.5K | 18.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Ableton Live | 3K | 10.2% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | GarageBand | 2.2K | 7.5% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.3K | 4.5% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Pro Tools | 530 | 1.8% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | BandLab | 21.6K | 58.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | FL Studio | 7.1K | 19.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Ableton Live | 3.5K | 9.5% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | GarageBand | 2.8K | 7.6% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.5K | 4% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Pro Tools | 620 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | BandLab | 17K | 56% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | FL Studio | 6.3K | 20.6% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Ableton Live | 3.1K | 10.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | GarageBand | 2.3K | 7.4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.3K | 4.2% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Pro Tools | 490 | 1.6% | 6 |
| May 2026 | BandLab | 26.4K | 65.1% | 1 |
| May 2026 | FL Studio | 6K | 14.9% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Ableton Live | 3.3K | 8.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | GarageBand | 2.8K | 7% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.4K | 3.4% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Pro Tools | 580 | 1.4% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | BandLab | 28K | 66.9% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | FL Studio | 5.9K | 14.1% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Ableton Live | 3.1K | 7.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | GarageBand | 2.9K | 7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.4K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Pro Tools | 550 | 1.3% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | BandLab | 17.6K | 57.5% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | FL Studio | 6.1K | 19.8% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Ableton Live | 2.8K | 9% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | GarageBand | 2.3K | 7.5% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.3K | 4.1% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Pro Tools | 630 | 2.1% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | BandLab | 26.7K | 66% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | FL Studio | 5.9K | 14.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Ableton Live | 3K | 7.5% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | GarageBand | 2.9K | 7.1% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Logic Pro | 1.4K | 3.4% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Pro Tools | 600 | 1.5% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Ableton Live | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | BandLab | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | FL Studio | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | GarageBand | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Logic Pro | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Pro Tools | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Ableton Live**: Measured on the search terms “ableton”, “ableton 12”, “ableton com”, “ableton download”, “ableton intro”, “ableton l”, “ableton learning music”, “ableton lite”, “ableton live 12”, “ableton live daw”, “ableton live lite”, “ableton live music production”, “ableton live near me”, “ableton live nz”, “ableton live online”, “ableton live suite”, “ableton music software”, “ableton price”, “ableton push”, “ableton push 2” and “ableton push 3”, summed into one figure.
- **BandLab**: Measured on the search terms “bandlab”, “bandlab app”, “bandlab beats”, “bandlab com”, “bandlab daw”, “bandlab download”, “bandlab education”, “bandlab for education”, “bandlab master”, “bandlab music production”, “bandlab online”, “cakewalk by bandlab”, “edu bandlab”, “edu bandlab com” and “education bandlab”, summed into one figure.
- **FL Studio**: Measured on the search terms “download flstudio”, “fl studio”, “fl studio 5”, “fl studio beats”, “fl studio cost”, “fl studio daw”, “fl studio fruity edition”, “fl studio mobile”, “fl studio music production”, “fl studio near me”, “fl studio nz”, “fl studio online”, “fl studio producer edition”, “fl studio web”, “flstudio”, “flstudio beats”, “flstudio daw”, “flstudio mac”, “fruity loops”, “image line com” and “plugin fl studio”, summed into one figure.
- **GarageBand**: Measured on the search terms “garageband”, “garageband android”, “garageband beats”, “garageband daw”, “garageband download”, “garageband for windows”, “garageband mac”, “garageband music production” and “garageband online”, summed into one figure.
- **Logic Pro**: Measured on the search terms “logic pro”, “logic pro 12”, “logic pro beats”, “logic pro cost”, “logic pro daw”, “logic pro mac”, “logic pro music production”, “logic pro online”, “logic pro windows”, “logic pro x” and “logicpro”, summed into one figure.
- **Pro Tools**: Measured on the search terms “avid com”, “avid pro tools”, “pro tools”, “pro tools daw”, “pro tools free”, “pro tools music production”, “pro tools near me”, “pro tools online”, “protools”, “protools daw” and “protools music production”, summed into one figure.

- [Ableton Live](/demand/nz/brands/ableton-live)
- [BandLab](/demand/nz/brands/bandlab)
- [FL Studio](/demand/nz/brands/fl-studio)
- [GarageBand](/demand/nz/brands/garageband)
- [Logic Pro](/demand/nz/brands/logic-pro)
- [Pro Tools](/demand/nz/brands/pro-tools)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among music production software in New Zealand?

In August 2026, BandLab was the most searched among music production software in New Zealand, with an estimated 26.7K branded searches and 66% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

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