Head-to-head · AI DJ Software
djay vs SetPrep
djay leads on 1 check, SetPrep on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoredjay · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSetPrep · 3 of 5
djay scores higher on our rubric for ai dj software: 7.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
djay offers stem separation; SetPrep doesn't. SetPrep offers beat matching; djay doesn't publish it. SetPrep offers automated mixing; djay doesn't publish it. SetPrep offers ai track selection; djay doesn't publish it.
djay is the better fit for established cross-platform DJ workflows. SetPrep is the better fit for library-based set planning on desktop.
- djay fits best
Established cross-platform DJ workflows
- SetPrep fits best
Library-based set planning on desktop
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Side by side
| Feature | djay 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | SetPrep 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in AI DJ Software | #7 in AI DJ Software |
| Best for | Established cross-platform DJ workflows | Library-based set planning on desktop |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features djay 1/5 · SetPrep 3/5 | ||
| Stem separation | ✓ (best) | — |
| Beat matching | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Automated mixing | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| AI track selection | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Mix export | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Primary platform | Not published | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
SetPrep is a desktop AI application for DJs who plan sets from an existing music library. It reads Rekordbox, Serato, and Traktor libraries, analyzes tracks, and proposes an ordered mix using one of ten selectable mixing styles. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
SetPrep — where it wins
- Plans full mixes across ten selectable mixing styles
- Reads Rekordbox, Serato, and Traktor libraries natively
- Adds transition notes, energy colors, swaps, and library tools
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only for Windows and macOS
- Exports tracklists rather than completed mixes
- Pro features are limited to paid tiers
- 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 → - SetPrep6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo
A desktop planner for turning DJ libraries into structured, metadata-ready sets.
Visit SetPrepFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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