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Top Audio Editing & Music Production like REAPER

The most popular alternative to REAPER is Audacity, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to REAPER are LMMS.

Most alternatives to REAPER are in the Audio Editing & Music Production category, compared here by price, platform and features.

REAPER alternatives
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  1. Audacity

    18.7Kstars

    Audacity is a free, open source audio editor for recording and editing voice, music and podcasts. It provides multi-track editing, noise reduction, effects, spectral views and support for VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins, and it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Maintained by Muse Group with community contributors, it can optionally save projects to audio.com.

    10 Audacity alternatives

    Pros

    • Completely free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Handles recording, cutting, noise reduction and effects for everyday jobs
    • Supports VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins

    Cons

    • Interface feels less polished than commercial audio editors
    • Limited multitrack mixing and MIDI tools for music production
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Audio Editing & Music Production
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Multi-track timelineNoise cancellationRemote podcast recordingVST plugins
    Visit websiteMore about Audacity

  2. LMMS

    10.5Kstars

    LMMS is a free, open source digital audio workstation for composing music on Windows, macOS and Linux. It provides a song editor, a beat and bassline editor, a piano roll and built-in synthesizers and samplers, and it can load VST instruments on Windows and Linux. It is a common starting point for beginners and hobbyists who want a no-cost alternative to FL Studio.

    8 LMMS alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Beat and bassline editor and piano roll suit electronic music beginners
    • Built-in synthesizers and samplers to start without extra plugins

    Cons

    • Audio recording is very limited, as it focuses on sequencing
    • VST instruments are not supported on macOS
    • Interface feels dated next to commercial DAWs
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Audio Editing & Music Production
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    MIDI supportMulti-track timelineVST plugins
    Visit websiteMore about LMMS

REAPER vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of REAPER, compared with its most popular alternatives.

REAPER vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsMIDI supportMulti-track timelineVST plugins
REAPERFree trialWindows, Mac, Linux
AudacityFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
LMMSFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux

REAPER alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to REAPER?

The most popular alternative to REAPER is Audacity: Free, open source audio editor and recorder. Other great alternatives are LMMS.

Is there a free alternative to REAPER?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Audacity and LMMS.

Is there an open source alternative to REAPER?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including Audacity and LMMS.

Is REAPER free?

REAPER is a paid app that offers a free trial.

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