djay vs Serato DJ Pro

djay8.6Visit Serato DJ Pro8.5Visit

Higher score djay #5 in DJ Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit djay

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Serato DJ Pro #6 in DJ Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Serato

• djay fits best

  DJs mixing across desktop and mobile

• Serato DJ Pro fits best

  Professional controller and streaming DJs

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Side by side

Feature	djay 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Serato DJ Pro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#5 in DJ Software	#6 in DJ Software
Best for	DJs mixing across desktop and mobile	Professional controller and streaming DJs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$11.99/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features djay 3/4 · Serato DJ Pro 3/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	✓	✓
Cloud library sync	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	4	4
Our review
Pros	Four-deck mixing, stems, Automix, video, and DVS support Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Integrates with six major music streaming services	Four-deck playback with Stems and professional effects Five streaming integrations, Smart Crates and Crate Search Supports more than 100 pieces of compatible DJ hardware
Cons	Cloud library synchronization between devices is not included Video mixing is available only on supported platforms Advanced PRO features require a subscription after the trial	No free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days The base plan excludes Serato DVS and Serato Video Runs only on Windows and macOS
Our verdict	djay is DJ software from Algoriddim for beginners, performers, and professional DJs who want to mix across desktop and mobile devices. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with a free download offering core mixing features. The… Read the review →	Serato DJ Pro is desktop DJ software for DJs performing with computers and compatible DJ hardware. It runs on Windows and macOS and combines four-deck playback with cue points, sampler slots, effects, Smart Sync, key analysis, MIDI… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• djay — where it wins

  • Four-deck mixing, stems, Automix, video, and DVS support
  • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Integrates with six major music streaming services

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud library synchronization between devices is not included
  • Video mixing is available only on supported platforms
  • Advanced PRO features require a subscription after the trial

• Serato DJ Pro — where it wins

  • Four-deck playback with Stems and professional effects
  • Five streaming integrations, Smart Crates and Crate Search
  • Supports more than 100 pieces of compatible DJ hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days
  • The base plan excludes Serato DVS and Serato Video
  • Runs only on Windows and macOS

• djay8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible DJ platform with four-deck mixing, stems, video, and broad streaming integrations.

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• Serato DJ Pro8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A mature four-deck DJ platform with strong stems, streaming and hardware support.

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