REAPER
REAPER is a digital audio workstation for multitrack editing on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What REAPER is
REAPER is a digital audio workstation for multitrack editing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its audio tools include spectral editing, noise reduction, batch processing, and surround audio support. It accepts VST2, VST3, LV2, CLAP, DX, AU, and JSFX plugin formats. REAPER is paid, with a listed starting price of $60 and a 60-day trial; there is no free plan. The listed license terms distinguish personal use and qualifying commercial use under USD 20,000 yearly gross revenue from commercial use outside those criteria. The discounted license is listed at $60 a month, while the commercial license is listed at $225 a month. Both license descriptions say purchases are final and include free upgrades through REAPER version 8.99. The maker is REAPER, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rosendale, New York, United States.
Good
- Supports multitrack and spectral editing.
- Includes noise reduction and batch processing.
- Supports surround audio.
- Works with seven listed plugin formats.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Purchases are final.
- Commercial license is listed at $225 a month.
Who it suits
REAPER suits people who need multitrack audio editing and tools such as spectral editing, noise reduction, or batch processing. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Verdict
REAPER brings together multitrack editing, audio processing, and broad plugin-format support across three desktop platforms. Check the license criteria and listed price before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From REAPER's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Discounted license | $60 a month | For personal use, qualifying commercial use under USD 20,000 yearly gross revenu · Free upgrades through REAPER version 8.99 · All license purchases are final |
| Commercial license | $225 a month | For commercial use outside the discounted-license criteria · Free upgrades through REAPER version 8.99 · All license purchases are final |
The facts
Each one read from REAPER's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch processing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 60checked 22 Sep 2026
- Plugin formats
- VST2,VST3,LV2,CLAP,DX,AU,JSFXchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Spectral editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Surround audio
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2004checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Rosendale, New York, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxchecked 22 Sep 2026
