REAPER
6.7#13 in audio editorsFrom $60 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitREAPER vs WavePad
What both publish
| Fact | REAPER | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | Yes | Batch tools apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation. |
| Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Rosendale, New York, United States | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
REAPER plans
- Discounted license$60 a month
- Commercial license$225 a month
WavePad plans
- Free versionFree
- WavePad Free VersionFree
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$21.48 a month
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$39.95 a year
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$69.95 a year
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 WavePad if…
It suits people recording or editing music, voice, podcasts, radio, or other audio, including users who need batch processing or restoration tools. The free version is limited to non-commercial use; plugin support and the SFX Library vary by edition.