Its built-in sounds and huge library make it easier to sample what you need to create that perfect harmony. Amateur Mixers: If you’re more interested in learning how to mix instead of tinkering with unlimited customization options, FL Studio is the better platform to get started on.If you want to feed in MIDI instruments and produce on the fly, it’s a great platform for live digital audio production. DJs and Live Mixers: FL Studio has powerful pass-through features that make it great for live mixing.Once you get the hang of the platform and install the right plugins, it’s a powerful workstation for creating nearly unlimited combinations of sound. Professional Mixers: While we’ve praised FL Studio for its mixing capabilities, REAPER shouldn’t be overlooked by professional mixers who want a fully customized workflow.
It can also be customized to fit whatever workflow works best for your studio, whether you lean more into recording or mixing. From recording to mixing to mastering, it has all the bases covered. Studio Producers: When it comes down to it, REAPER is best designed for studio production.FL Studio, on the other hand, clocks in at $299 after the free trial period, and includes built-in virtual instruments, so if you don’t have any in your library already, this may edge out REAPER for you in value. Here’s the one caveat: REAPER does not include any virtual instruments, so if you don’t already have a library of these ready to go, you’ll have to get some to really get full use out of the platform, which could drive up the cost.
After the 60-day free trial period, you can purchase a lifetime license to REAPER for just $225 for a full commercial license, or $60 for a personal/educational use license.
Why: REAPER just narrowly edges out FL Studio in this category. However, this small margin of difference is a testament to how well both programs perform overall, making them both an excellent choice for pros and novices alike. FL Studio earned 4.5/5 stars, while REAPER trailed behind with 4.3/5. Why: FL Studio wins a surprising upset over REAPER according to raters on G2, one of the most trusted software comparison platforms on the web. REAPER is also an excellent mixing machine, but for beginners who want to dive into the mix right away without any configuring, FL Studio is the clear winner here. Thanks to its 60 built-in sounds, massive library of loops, and extensive library of virtual instruments, FL Studio is truly built to be a one-stop-shop for live or studio mixing. Why: Ok, here’s an area where FL Studio really shines. It’s also an impressively stable platform, which is critical when working with live recording. Its MIDI Overlay feature also makes it easy to link keyboard shortcuts to important commands for live editing during recording sessions. Why: Again, REAPER’s limitless customization options and powerful studio tools make it the winner in the recording category. It also supports an unlimited number of editing tracks, which is a huge win for anyone who makes complex, multi-layer mixes. Why: Thanks to REAPER’s robust set of tools and unlimited workspace customizations, it stands out above FL Studio when it comes to general sound editing functionality. This isn’t to say that FL Studio doesn’t have high-quality support, but REAPER’s vast array of resources and robust community that are happy to jump in and solve other user’s problems edge it out in this category, especially for beginners. Why: Both platforms have excellent support teams, but the REAPER team has gone above and beyond to support their platform and answer any questions or problems that may arise. For those reasons, we’re giving overall ease of use to FL Studio thanks to its easy drag-and-drop interface and user tutorials that will help more novice users get to work faster. REAPER is pretty bare-bones to start, and you’ll need a basic understanding of how DAWs work to get it up and running. Why: This is a category that many users will argue over, but “ease of use” in this case will ultimately come down to how comfortable a user is with manipulating open-source software. 
It’s time to put these programs up against each other and see which ones excel in each of our key categories:
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