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At a Glance
Star Rating
WavePad
WavePad
Market Segments
Reason
Reason
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Information
WavePad
WavePad
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Reason
Reason
No pricing available
WavePad
WavePad
$39.95 1

Reason vs WavePad

  • Users report that Reason excels in its modular design, allowing for extensive customization and flexibility in music production, while WavePad is praised for its straightforward interface that makes audio editing accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Reason's extensive library of virtual instruments and effects, such as the "Thor Polysonic Synthesizer," provides a rich sound palette, whereas WavePad's strength lies in its robust audio restoration tools, like "Click and Pop Removal," which are essential for cleaning up recordings.
  • G2 users highlight that Reason's collaborative features, including "Reason Studios' Remote" for real-time collaboration, enhance teamwork in music projects, while WavePad users appreciate its quick export options, making it easy to share edited audio files promptly.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Reason's steep learning curve can be a barrier for new users, with some reviewers stating that it requires a significant time investment to master, while WavePad is often described as user-friendly, with a more intuitive setup process.
  • Reviewers say that Reason's community support and extensive online resources, such as tutorials and forums, are invaluable for users looking to deepen their skills, contrasting with WavePad's more limited community engagement, which some users find lacking.
  • Users report that while Reason has a higher overall satisfaction rating in terms of meeting requirements (9.0), WavePad shines in ease of use with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those prioritizing simplicity in audio editing tasks.

Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Reason
No pricing available
WavePad
Standard Edition
$39.95
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Free Trial
Reason
No trial information available
WavePad
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
21
9.1
27
Ease of Use
8.0
21
9.4
27
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
17
8.3
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.3
22
7.8
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Reason
Reason
WavePad
WavePad
Reason and WavePad are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Reason
Reason has no unique categories
WavePad
WavePad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Reason
Reason
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
WavePad
WavePad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Reason
Reason
Music
37.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Writing and Editing
8.3%
Internet
8.3%
Religious Institutions
4.2%
Other
29.2%
WavePad
WavePad
Music
12.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
56.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Reason
Reason
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Music

Intuitive interface for a great workflow and nice ability for virtual routing, also ease of modulating most parameters with a few clicks.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

External sources couldnt be recorded, besides this, I think its a great software.

WavePad
WavePad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ndaire J.
NJ
Ndaire J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Wavepad software comes with full features of even professional editing such as music. It enables you to tailor your audio perfectly with its variety toolsets. Wavepad has a well -laid out interface that makes it easy to use even for junior editors. Also,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Matthew R.
MR
Matthew R.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

I thought there was a rather large learning curve to the software it was difficult to learn

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Discussions
Reason
Reason Discussions
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Reason has no discussions with answers
WavePad
WavePad Discussions
Can I split large MP3 files into smaller tracks and burn to CD?
3 comments
ROGER T.
RT
you can split mp3 tracks yes, but i dont think it burns to a CDRead more
Can WavePad turn format X (eg. wav) to format Y (eg. mp3)?
3 comments
ROGER T.
RT
most definitely, with many options on quality Read more
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WavePad has no more discussions with answers