--- description: Learn how REAPER can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: REAPER Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Audio Editing Software](/directory/2055/audio-editing/software) > [REAPER](/software/2037103/reaper) # REAPER Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037103/reaper Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037103/reaper?page=2) > REAPER is an audio editing software that is designed for businesses in several industry fields, including education, non-profit, game development, broadcasting, sound design, and more. Organizations can handle processes related to overdubbing, graphical patchbay emulation, and musical articulations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 60 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 60 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cockos Incorporated ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$60,00 - **Pricing Details**: REAPER is available on a perpetual license, outlined below. It also offers a 60-days evaluation for free. Discounted License: $60 Commercial License: $225 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Custom Development - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Graphical Workflow Editor - Mastering - Monitoring - Multi-Channel Management - On-Demand Recording - Plug-in Integration - Synchronous Editing - Third-Party Integrations - Video Editing ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2055/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Audacity](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037087/audacity) — 4.5/5 (464 reviews) 2. [Logic Pro](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037131/logic-pro) — 4.8/5 (149 reviews) 3. [Adobe Audition](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037083/adobe-audition) — 4.6/5 (241 reviews) 4. [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2057326/adobe-premiere-pro) — 4.7/5 (565 reviews) 5. [Pro Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037079/pro-tools) — 4.7/5 (92 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Reaper audio review" — 5.0/5 > **Michée** | *03 July 2023* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It'q cheaper and works well on all type of computers > > **Cons**: Nothing, i like it all it it. No bug, no pain. ----- ### "Powerful tool for audio manipulation and third party integration." — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 December 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the standout features of Reaper is its ability to integrate with third-party software and hardware. This includes support for VST plugins, which allow users to add a wide range of virtual of virtual instruments and audio effects to tracks. In itself, Reaper comes with a built-in virtual instrument ReaSynth. Although it is a basic synthesizer, I have been able to use to create a wide range of sounds. This synth offers a number of different parameters that I am able to adjust and create quite unique sounds, control oscillator waveform, filter and envelope settings. Therefore on the side of in built and integrated virtual instruments, Reaper covers all grounds to allow any user to expand capabilities within it. When it comes to audio manipulation, the program allows auto adjustment of volume and panning tracks and ability to align audio clips to a specific grid. Additionally, users can control how the program handles changes to the audio over time like choosing to have the automation changes to be applied smoothly etc. > > **Cons**: The main challenge I encounter with Reaper is that the piano roll can easily become cluttered when working with complex Midi tracks. This can make it difficult to see and edit individual notes especially when there are a large number of notes in a track. Additionally, the piano roll can be difficult to use for editing the timing of individual notes. This is because the piano roll only shows the pitch of each note, not the pricise timing. > > Reaper is a great software though took a lot of investment in time to learn it. The piano roll can be a powerful tool for editing and arranging midi tracks but can represent some challenges. It allows third party integration and automation in Reaper is perfect\! ----- ### "The Ideal DAW for beginners" — 4.0/5 > **Fabian** | *30 July 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Reaper is a good platform for beginners. Firstly, it is free which would encourage anyone to install and begin learning. It is easy to use and produces good quality output. I made my first remix with Reaper with very little knowledge as to how to make one as it is pretty straightforward to use. Easy to import audio files, easy to drag and fit sounds to get a clean mix and easy to export audio. > > **Cons**: I think it’s overall aesthetics could use some improvement as it looks a bit ancient. > > Overall, Reaper is the best solution for beginners going into music production. ----- ### "Powerfull audio editing tool" — 5.0/5 > **César** | *22 September 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and powerfull audio mixing tool, to create professional audio tracks. > > **Cons**: sometimes they make some changes for improvement, but change the way you used to between versions. > > I make a very big jump from basic and poor recording to nearly professional audio tracks. ----- ### "Reaper Review." — 5.0/5 > **Sanjay** | *14 June 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software is fully capable of producing a complete production of audio editing mixing with absolutely professional quality. This software is technically very advanced, you can see all the details of the audio track here. > > **Cons**: Due to being technically stronger than other audio editing software, the new user has to study a lot before using it. > > Overall I like this software very much since last 2 years because after working on this software you do not have to go anywhere else. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037103/reaper?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037103/reaper) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data