REAPER
About REAPER
REAPER Pricing
REAPER is available on a perpetual license, outlined below. It also offers a 60-days evaluation for free. Discounted License: $60 Commercial License: $225
Starting price:
$60.00
Free trial:
Not Available
Free version:
Not Available
Most Helpful Reviews for REAPER
1 - 5 of 56 Reviews
Michael
2 - 10 employees
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed January 2023
An Highly Underrated Digital Audio Workstation!
Jeremy
Verified reviewer
Media Production, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2022
A DAW That Challenges Standards
I had to learn REAPER for a gaming audio job, and it was very tough to get used to coming from Pro Tools, Cubase, et al., compared to other DAWs. The right-click mouse selection was particularly painful: no other DAW works like this, and it's hard to see what the benefit of this is. I often would summon a right-click menu instead of a selection and you still use the standard left-click selection for most things, causing more confusion. Despite REAPER's customizability, I could never change this to work like other DAWs. But that being said, REAPER is incredibly fast, light, and reliable. Once I dug into Actions, I immediately missed it on other DAWs. But ultimately, REAPER is a bit too much of an odd duck for me. But I would happily recommend it as a fully professional DAW.
PROSREAPER is almost limitless in scope: virtually everything about the app can be customized, with powerful actions (macros) and scripts that can automate complex tasks. The small footprint and low price explains why it has such a large, loyal user base, and the powerful batch tools show why REAPER has wide adoption in the gaming industry. REAPER is definitely a contender for the "best DAW".
CONSREAPER's interface can be very intimidating, with extremely small, hard-to-read fonts, and no included instruments or sounds. Furthermore, there are some very counterintuitive functions, like using right-click to select audio clips (trying to change this in Preferences is a real headache that I could never resolve) that will cause headaches for new users. Experienced users will also come across features they need that are missing, with feature requests dating back years.
Adam
Music, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Absolutely Fantastic DAW for Musicians
It's incredible and versatile. It does everything I need to for my music recording sessions and even video editing!
PROSIt does absolutely everything any other DAW boasts about through the community-driven plugins and scripts. It's a little tricky to get into at first, but with the wealth of tutorials online, it's easy to learn and begin producing music.
CONSThe steep learning curve is a lot to take in at first, but honestly, the available resources online make learning a breeze if you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn the program.
Reasons for switching to REAPER
Cubase is incredibly expensive and doesn't offer any special features that Reaper doesn't. Reaper is affordable and easy to install.
Anonymous
1 employee
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2021
Reaper of wallet
May if monthly low cost fee I MAY not mind using. Or even a whole selection of overall understanding feature breakdown wouldn't been too bad. I liked certain features, but it was too confusing what and how to use.
PROSI enjoy the hovering over the setting and education of what it would do. As well the sound quality captured is good.
CONSIt surprised me when the app inform me that I would be charged within the 3rd time using it. I hate how money hungry it seem. As well there was no outline to study what or how to use anything.
Reasons for switching to REAPER
Looking for a good programming that can help fully explain what and how. As well not losing wasted work.
Kevin
Music, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2024
Better Than Protools!
It does everything I need it to do as a professional producer.
PROSIt’s not a RAM or resource hog, like Protools.
CONSI wish the keyboard commands were easier to program.
Reasons for switching to REAPER
Protools has employed annual fees. It also has insane system requirements.