Reaper (AI plugin host)
by Cockos
Cockos Reaper — cheap, scriptable, hosts every AI dialogue plugin via VST3/CLAP/JSFX.
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TL;DR
Best for indie podcasters and post-pros who want a Lua-scriptable DAW that runs every AI speech plugin under the sun. Pricing: Discounted $60 one-time · Commercial $225 one-time.
Category
Desktop apps
License
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Pricing
Discounted $60 one-time · Commercial $225 one-time
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
What it is
Reaper is the most affordable real DAW and a popular host for OpenAI-Whisper-based ReaScript transcribers, plus Clarity Vx, smart:EQ, Acon DeNoise. Heavily used in podcast-post hobbyist circles and indie ADR work.
Best for: Indie podcasters and post-pros who want a Lua-scriptable DAW that runs every AI speech plugin under the sun.
Watch out for: Reaper itself has no AI speech feature; entirely dependent on third-party VST/CLAP plugins.
Watch out for: Reaper itself has no AI speech feature; entirely dependent on third-party VST/CLAP plugins.
Install / use
reaper.fm
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Reaper (AI plugin host) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Reaper (AI plugin host) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Discounted $60 one-time · Commercial $225 one-time | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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