And just like that Reason Studio’s has new, even more affordable pricing!
If you’ve been using Reason for a while, the new pricing might feel confusing at first. With subscriptions, Rack only options, perpetual licenses, and bundles, you might be asking yourself, “What should I actually buy?”
Let’s take a closer look at what Reason offers now, without any marketing hype.
Why Reason’s Pricing Just Changed
This change has a reason behind it. Music Producers have different ways of working now. Some stick with one DAW, others move between multiple DAWs for various reasons.
Reason Studios is adapting to these changes instead of forcing everyone into one way of working.
The result is that you have more choices. This is helpful, as long as you know what each option is meant for.
Reason+ Subscription (Everything, All the Time)
Reason+ gives you full access for $169 per year. You get the latest Reason (DAW), the Reason Rack plugin, all 89 Rack devices, and a large sound library with weekly updates and all future releases.
The extras now add more value
- unlimited AI stem separation
- unlimited AI mastering
- unlimited LANDR distribution
- sample credits
- bundled plugins
This option is best if you finish tracks often, release music regularly, and want to manage fewer separate services.
Reason Rack Subscription
The Reason Rack subscription costs $99 per year and doesn’t include the DAW. You get all 89 Rack devices, the full sound library, weekly packs, and new releases, and you can use them with your current DAW.
If you use a DAW like REAPER, Logic, Ableton, or FL Studio, but one to uses Reason’s tools and sounds, then going with the Reason Rack plugin is the way to go.
Reason 13 Perpetual License
If you prefer not to use subscriptions, nothing has changed. Reason 13 is still available as a one time purchase for $299, with a $99 upgrade option.
You get the full Reason DAW, the core Reason Rack plugin, 66 devices, and the full library. There are no recurring fees or bundles. This is a good fit for producers who want stability and don’t need constant updates.
Reason Rack Perpetual License
You can pay $199 once for the Reason Rack plugin and 66 devices, without the DAW. If you already like your current DAW and just want Reason’s instruments and routing, this is a straightforward, long term option. Before Reason had a plugin option people would use ReWire.
Subscription vs Ownership: The Real Tradeoff
Subscriptions give you more devices, content, and services. Perpetual licenses give you predictability and control. Neither option is better; it just depends on your priorities.
Reason Studios isn’t forcing you to choose one way. They are simply offering different options.
The One Question That Makes This Easy
At the end of the day, Reason 13, Reason+, and the Reason Rack all do what they’re supposed to do and that’s help you create the best music possible.
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