AIVA vs Udio:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Udio had more branded searches than AIVA among AI music generators in New Zealand. Udio was estimated to have 680 branded searches compared to AIVA’s 20, and held a 4.3% Share of Search versus AIVA’s 0.13%.
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Which is more popular in search, AIVA or Udio?
Compare the AI music and audio generators New Zealand creators use. 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 Udio, AIVA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ElevenLabs | Suno | Udio | Soundraw | AIVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 46% | 5.6% | 0.95% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 48% | 5.5% | 0.76% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 48.3% | 3.9% | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.1% | 44.3% | 3.6% | 0.82% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.7% | 40.8% | 3.7% | 0.62% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% | 0.77% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 41.6% | 4.9% | 0.49% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 50.8% | 44.2% | 4.4% | 0.44% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.6% | 39.4% | 4.7% | 0.24% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 34.1% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.7% | 37.4% | 4.3% | 0.51% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AIVA and Udio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Udio was ahead of AIVA in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AIVA’s estimated Share of Search among AI music generators in New Zealand moved from 0.22% to 0.13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Udio’s estimated Share of Search among AI music generators in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 770 to 680.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI music generators in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AIVA’s and Udio’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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