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REAPER

Lightweight, customizable digital audio workstation

A full-featured DAW for recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio, known for its small footprint and deep customization.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories: Audio

REAPER is an alternative to

Adobe Audition · Ableton · Logic Pro · Pro Tools

REAPER compared with similar tools

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
REAPERPaid––Windows, Mac, Linux
ArdourFree planYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
Ferrite Recording StudioFree plan––iOS
HindenburgPaid––Windows, Mac
AudacityFreeYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
RenoisePaid––Mac, Windows, Linux
TenacityFreeYes–Mac, Windows, Linux

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Ardour

Open-source digital audio workstation

Cross-platform DAW for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI.

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Ferrite Recording Studio

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Hindenburg

Audio editor built for podcasters and radio journalists

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Audacity

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Renoise

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Tenacity

Community fork of Audacity

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Bitwig Studio

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Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing text

Audio and video editor that transcribes recordings so you can edit by editing text, with screen recording and AI voice tools.

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Questions

Is REAPER free?

REAPER is a paid product.

What platforms does REAPER run on?

REAPER is available for Windows, Mac, Linux.

What are some alternatives to REAPER?

Similar indie products include Ardour, Ferrite Recording Studio, Hindenburg, Audacity and 4 more.

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