REAPER
6.7#13 in audio editorsFrom $60 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitREAPER vs WaveLab
What both publish
| Fact | REAPER | WaveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1984 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Rosendale, New York, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
REAPER plans
- Discounted license$60 a month
- Commercial license$225 a month
WaveLab plans
- WaveLab LEFree
- WaveLab Elements 13$99.99, paid once
- WaveLab Pro 13$499.99, paid once
Pick REAPER if…
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.
Pick WaveLab if…
WaveLab may suit audio editors, podcasters, and home studio users working on Windows or macOS. Its editions have different track and sample-rate limits, so those needs matter when choosing.