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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Reaper
Star Rating
(28)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(24)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Reaper excels in its flexibility and customization options, allowing for extensive user-defined workflows, while Reason is praised for its intuitive interface and ease of use, making it more accessible for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Reaper's pricing model is highly attractive, offering a full-featured digital audio workstation (DAW) at a lower entry-level price compared to Reason, which has a more premium pricing structure.
- G2 users highlight that Reaper's support quality is rated slightly higher, with an 8.8 score, as users appreciate the active community and extensive documentation, whereas Reason's support is rated at 8.7, with some users wishing for quicker response times.
- Users on G2 report that Reaper's product direction is viewed positively at 9.0, indicating a strong commitment to updates and new features, while Reason's product direction score of 6.3 suggests some users feel it has stagnated in innovation.
- Reviewers say that Reaper's ability to handle a wide range of plugins and its compatibility with various formats is a significant advantage, while Reason's unique Rack Extension feature is often highlighted as a standout for users looking for creative sound design tools.
- Users say that while both products cater to small businesses effectively, Reaper's higher score in meeting requirements (9.6) compared to Reason's (9.0) suggests that it may better serve users with specific needs in audio production.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Reaper
No pricing availableReason
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Reaper
No trial information availableReason
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.6
24
9.0
21
Ease of Use
8.5
25
8.0
21
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
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Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
18
8.7
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
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Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
23
6.3
22
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Reaper and Reason are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Reaper has no unique categories
Reason has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Reaper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Reason
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Music
44.4%
Performing Arts
7.4%
Media Production
7.4%
Arts and Crafts
7.4%
Program Development
3.7%
Other
29.6%
Music
37.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Writing and Editing
8.3%
Internet
8.3%
Religious Institutions
4.2%
Other
29.2%
Discussions
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