djay vs Traktor Play

djay8.6Visit Traktor Play8.2Visit

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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Traktor Play #8 in DJ Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Traktor Play

• djay fits best

  DJs mixing across desktop and mobile

• Traktor Play fits best

  Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing

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Side by side

Feature	djay 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Traktor Play 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#5 in DJ Software	#8 in DJ Software
Best for	DJs mixing across desktop and mobile	Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$49 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features djay 3/4 · Traktor Play 1/4
DVS support	✓ (best)	—
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cloud library sync	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	4 (best)	2
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	$49 one-time purchase with two-deck mixing Beat synchronization, loops, hotcues, effects, and AutoMix Beatport previews and streaming access included
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 DVS support for turntable-based control Stem separation is simplified to drum muting Controller support focuses on selected compatible models
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 →	Traktor Play is a desktop DJ application for beginners and casual DJs who want straightforward two-deck mixing. It runs on Windows and macOS and includes waveform navigation, track scrubbing, beat synchronization, nudging, loops, eight… 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

• Traktor Play — where it wins

  • $49 one-time purchase with two-deck mixing
  • Beat synchronization, loops, hotcues, effects, and AutoMix
  • Beatport previews and streaming access included

  Where it doesn't

  • No DVS support for turntable-based control
  • Stem separation is simplified to drum muting
  • Controller support focuses on selected compatible models

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

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

  Visit djayFull verdict →
• Traktor Play8.2/10 · Paid

  Affordable two-deck mixing with core effects, Beatport access, and beginner-friendly controls.

  Visit Traktor PlayFull verdict →