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Agorapulse vs REAPER

Agorapulse logo

Agorapulse

Social Media

Social media management for scheduling, inbox and reporting

From
$79/month
Rated
-
REAPER logo

REAPER

Music

Full digital audio workstation with a 60 day evaluation and a USD 60 personal licence

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only REAPER has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Agorapulse standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier; REAPER the USD 60 discounted licence requires that yearly gross revenue does not exceed USD 20,000, above which the commercial licence at USD 225 applies

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agorapulse and REAPER actually diverge.

Attributes where Agorapulse and REAPER differ
AttributeAgorapulseREAPER
Starting price$79/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
CategorySocial MediaMusic

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agorapulse

  • Social media management and schedulingnot REAPER
  • Multi-channel customer messagingnot REAPER
  • Social analytics and ROI reportingnot REAPER
  • Team collaboration on social campaignsnot REAPER

REAPER

  • Music productionnot Agorapulse
  • Audio recordingnot Agorapulse
  • Audio editingnot Agorapulse
  • Post productionnot Agorapulse
  • Podcast editingnot Agorapulse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Agorapulse

  • Standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier
  • Additional social profiles beyond the plan limit cost $10 to $15 per month each
  • Monthly billing runs noticeably higher than the quoted annual rate, for example $99 per month monthly versus $79 per month paid annually on Standard

REAPER

  • The USD 60 discounted licence requires that yearly gross revenue does not exceed USD 20,000, above which the commercial licence at USD 225 applies
  • The commercial licence at USD 225 is nearly four times the discounted one for identical software, since the price is set by who is using it rather than by what it does
  • The evaluation lasts 60 days, after which continued use requires a purchased licence
  • Sold as a paid licence with no free tier beyond the evaluation period

Pricing, plan by plan

Agorapulse

$79/month
  • Standard$79/month
    • Schedule and publish unlimited posts
    • Manage all messages and organic comments from one inbox
    • Basic reporting and export features
  • Professional$119/month
    • All Standard features
    • Link in bio, Instagram product tagging, and calendar notes
    • Ad comments moderation
  • Advanced$149/month
    • All Professional features
    • Labels, saved replies, automated moderation rules, and bulk actions
    • Shared content calendars
  • Custom$null/mo
    • Unlimited social profiles
    • SSO, custom roles, and multi-step approval workflows
    • Full reporting with historical data import and API access

REAPER

Free
  • Discounted License$60/one-time
    • For individuals using REAPER personally
    • For businesses with yearly gross revenue under 20000 USD
    • For educational and non-profit organizations
  • Commercial License$225/one-time
    • For commercial use by businesses exceeding revenue threshold
    • Includes free upgrades through REAPER version 8.99

Which should you pick?

Choose Agorapulse if

Nothing in the data separates Agorapulse from REAPER on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose REAPER if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.

Questions people ask

Is Agorapulse or REAPER better?
Neither clearly leads. Agorapulse starts at $79/month and REAPER at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agorapulse or REAPER?
REAPER has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/month for Agorapulse and Free for REAPER.
Does Agorapulse or REAPER run on more platforms?
Agorapulse runs on Web. REAPER runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use REAPER for free?
Yes. REAPER has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Agorapulse starts at $79/month.
What is Agorapulse best used for?
Agorapulse is most often used for social media management and scheduling, multi-channel customer messaging, social analytics and roi reporting, team collaboration on social campaigns. Of those, social media management and scheduling and multi-channel customer messaging are not what REAPER is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Agorapulse: How much can I save by choosing annual billing instead of monthly?

Agorapulse annual billing provides significant savings: Standard saves $240 per year by paying $99 annually instead of $79 monthly, Professional saves $360 per year, and Advanced saves $600 per year. Monthly billing is available at higher rates: $79, $119, and $149 respectively.

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REAPER: How much does REAPER cost?

REAPER costs 60 USD for a discounted license (individuals, non-profits, organizations under 20000 USD annual revenue) or 225 USD for commercial use. All licenses include free updates through version 8.99.

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Agorapulse: How many social media profiles can I manage on each plan?

Standard, Professional, and Advanced plans each include management of 10 social media profiles. The Custom plan unlocks unlimited social profiles, along with additional features like SSO, custom roles, and API access.

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REAPER: Can I try REAPER before buying?

Yes, REAPER offers a 60-day full evaluation period with no artificial feature limitations, allowing you to test all capabilities before purchasing.

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Agorapulse: What is included in the Advanced plan compared to Standard?

Advanced includes all Professional features plus labels, saved replies, automated moderation rules, bulk actions, shared content calendars, advanced ROI analysis, ads reporting, and competitor benchmarking. Monthly cost is $149 ($199 annually), compared to Standard at $79 ($99 annually).

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Agorapulse: What does the Custom plan include and when should I choose it?

The Custom plan is tailored pricing that includes unlimited social profiles, SSO, custom roles, multi-step approval workflows, API access, dedicated Customer Success Manager, priority support, 1-on-1 training, and quarterly business reviews. Choose this for large enterprises needing unlimited profiles and advanced team management features.

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