# Cubase vs Reaper Comparison

| | Cubase | Reaper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 64 | 28 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cubase


Cons:
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)

### Reaper

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cubase | Reaper | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (50 reviews) | 9.6 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.3 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cubase

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Reaper

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cubase | Reaper | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.5% | 81.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 6.3% | 14.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.2% | 3.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Cubase

- **Music:** 52.4%
- **Media Production:** 11.1%
- **Entertainment:** 6.3%
- **Religious Institutions:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 3.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.6%
- **Online Media:** 1.6%
- **Performing Arts:** 1.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 14.3%

#### Reaper

- **Music:** 44.4%
- **Performing Arts:** 7.4%
- **Media Production:** 7.4%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 7.4%
- **Program Development:** 3.7%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Information Services:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 11.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cubase

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Avid Pro Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (122 reviews)

### Alternatives to Reaper

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Reason](https://www.g2.com/products/reason/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cubase

- Title: [What is the best way to find updated VST ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-find-updated-vst) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Always verify that you have support for vst x64 or vst3."
- Title: [Best mixing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36886-best-mixing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nitro Pro Crack you can open, review, hide and create PDF files. It also comes with many features that make Nitro Pro one of the best PDF apps on the market...."

### Reaper

- Title: [How can I get free version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33263-how-can-i-get-free-version) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Reaper’s free and fully-functional trial period lasts for 60 days. After the trial period you will get a pop-up advising you it’s time to purchase a license...."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cubase-vs-reaper)