ACID Pro
6.6#16 in digital audio workstationsFrom $5.83 a monthWindows
VisitACID Pro vs Reason
What both publish
| Fact | ACID Pro | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Product | ACID Pro is a digital audio workstation for loop-based music production, multitrack audio, and MIDI workflows. | Reason is music-making software offered as both a DAW and a plugin, with a virtual rack of instruments and effects. |
| Support | Boris FX lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 4:00am–6:00pm EST (−5 GMT), and provides a request-submission option. | Reason Studios provides product manuals, tutorials, and a support team for Reason questions. |
| System requirements | The stated minimum operating system is Windows 11, with a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 700 MB for program installation. | The minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM, 6.5 GB free space for the application, and an internet connection. |
| Workflow | Users can compose with music loops, MIDI sequences, and recorded audio in a drag-and-drop workflow. | The Reason Rack lets users wire instruments, effects, and Player MIDI effects together. |
ACID Pro plans
- ACID Pro Monthly Subscription$12.95 a month
- ACID Pro Annual Subscription$69.95 a year
- ACID Pro Upgrade & Support Plan$89.95, paid once
- ACID Pro Perpetual License$149.95, paid once
Reason plans
- Reason+—
- Reason 14$299 a month
- Reason FreeFree
- Reason Rack Plugin subscription (monthly)—
- Reason Rack Plugin subscription (annual)—
- Reason Rack 14 Plugin—
Pick ACID Pro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Reason if…
Reason suits music makers who want a desktop DAW or a rack plugin for another DAW. The free plugin may suit users who already have a compatible DAW and want to start with 15 devices.