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Mixcloud vs REAPER

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Mixcloud

Software

The home of audio culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
R

REAPER

Software

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixcloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mixcloud the free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads; 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 Mixcloud and REAPER actually diverge.

Attributes where Mixcloud and REAPER differ
AttributeMixcloudREAPER
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded2007Unknown

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

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mixcloud

  • DJ mixes
  • Podcasts
  • Radio shows
  • Streaming
  • Artist tools
  • Social media
  • Payment systems
  • Creator controls

Only in REAPER

Nothing recorded that Mixcloud does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Mixcloud

  • Hosting DJ mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royaltiesnot REAPER
  • Live streaming DJ sets without copyright takedownsnot REAPER
  • Earning from listeners through tips and subscriptionsnot REAPER

REAPER

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

Where each one falls short

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

Mixcloud

  • The free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • Unlimited uploads, private uploads, scheduling uploads, disabling comments and hiding play counts all require Pro
  • Live streaming video and audio requires Pro; the Basic tier cannot live stream
  • Monetization through Tips and Subscriptions is Pro only
  • Listener insights, tagging hosts and embedding a show player on your own site are Pro only
  • Basic audio uploads are capped at 64kbps AAC+, with 160kbps Opus HQ audio reserved for Pro
  • Free listening includes ads and offline listening requires the separate Premium for listeners subscription
  • The brand and radio station commercial packages start at $3,000 per month

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

Mixcloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Listening
    • Ad-supported
  • Plus$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline listening

REAPER

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the REAPER review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mixcloud if

  • You need dj mixes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want podcasts.
Mixcloud review

Choose REAPER if

  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
REAPER review

Questions people ask

Is Mixcloud or REAPER better?
Neither clearly leads. Mixcloud starts at Free and REAPER at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mixcloud or REAPER?
Mixcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mixcloud and On request for REAPER.
Does Mixcloud or REAPER run on more platforms?
Mixcloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. REAPER runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Mixcloud for free?
Yes. Mixcloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. REAPER starts at On request.
What is Mixcloud best used for?
Mixcloud is most often used for hosting dj mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royalties, live streaming dj sets without copyright takedowns, earning from listeners through tips and subscriptions. Of those, hosting dj mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royalties and live streaming dj sets without copyright takedowns are not what REAPER is typically brought in for.
What can Mixcloud do that REAPER cannot?
Mixcloud covers DJ mixes, Podcasts, Radio shows, Streaming.
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