OpenMPT
6.5#11 in game music softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitOpenMPT vs Reason
What both publish
| Fact | OpenMPT | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 1994 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | No | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Users can seek help in the forums and FAQ, and report bugs or request features through the issue tracker. | Reason Studios provides product manuals, tutorials, and a support team for Reason questions. |
| Supported platforms | Windows; macOS and Linux via Wine | Windows, macOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
OpenMPT plans
- OpenMPTFree
Reason plans
- Reason+Priced on request
- Reason+—
- Reason+Priced on request
- Reason FreeFree
- Reason+ (annual)—
- Reason 14—
Pick OpenMPT if…
OpenMPT suits musicians who want a free, portable tracker with multitrack editing and plugin support. It may fit Windows users directly, as well as macOS and Linux users prepared to use Wine, provided they do not need a MIDI editor.
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.