CortexDJ vs djay

CortexDJ9.8Visit djay7.6Visit

Higher score CortexDJ #1 in AI DJ Software 9.8/10 Free plan · paid from $7.45/mo Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CortexDJ

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djay #4 in AI DJ Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit djay

• CortexDJ fits best

  Full-featured DJs on desktop and web

• djay fits best

  Established cross-platform DJ workflows

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Side by side

Feature	CortexDJ 9.8/10 Visit ↗	djay 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	7.6
Ranking	#1 in AI DJ Software	#4 in AI DJ Software
Best for	Full-featured DJs on desktop and web	Established cross-platform DJ workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7.45/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CortexDJ 5/5 · djay 1/5
Stem separation	✓	✓
Beat matching	✓ (best)	Not published
Automated mixing	✓ (best)	Not published
AI track selection	✓ (best)	Not published
Mix export	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Primary platform	Multi-platform	Not published
Our review
Pros	AI selects and sequences tracks using BPM, key, energy and structure Stem separation, effects, loops, hot cues and beatmatched transitions Exports to rekordbox, Serato and M3U8, with streaming in Pro	Neural Mix separates vocals, drums, and instruments Supports four-deck mixing, DVS, video, and recording Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	macOS is currently described as an Apple Silicon beta MIDI control, recording and live streaming require a Pro plan Its automated focus may not suit DJs seeking entirely manual set building	Music libraries do not synchronize between devices Video mixing is available only on supported platforms Several advanced features require the PRO plan
Our verdict	CortexDJ is AI DJ software for performers who want automated set construction alongside live control. It analyzes local music for BPM, Camelot key, energy and structure, then selects, orders and mixes tracks into beatmatched, harmonic… Read the review →	djay is DJ software from Algoriddim GmbH for beginners, performers, and professional DJs who want one workflow across desktop and mobile devices. It combines audio mixing, effects, looping, sampling, recording, hardware-controller support,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CortexDJ — where it wins

  • AI selects and sequences tracks using BPM, key, energy and structure
  • Stem separation, effects, loops, hot cues and beatmatched transitions
  • Exports to rekordbox, Serato and M3U8, with streaming in Pro

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS is currently described as an Apple Silicon beta
  • MIDI control, recording and live streaming require a Pro plan
  • Its automated focus may not suit DJs seeking entirely manual set building

• djay — where it wins

  • Neural Mix separates vocals, drums, and instruments
  • Supports four-deck mixing, DVS, video, and recording
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Music libraries do not synchronize between devices
  • Video mixing is available only on supported platforms
  • Several advanced features require the PRO plan

• CortexDJ9.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.45/mo

  A capable AI DJ workspace with automated mixing, live decks, exports and streaming.

  Visit CortexDJFull verdict →
• djay7.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad cross-platform DJ suite with AI mixing, four decks, video, DVS, and streaming integrations.

  Visit djayFull verdict →