Fairlight Live vs rekordbox

Fairlight Live9.4Visit rekordbox8.4Visit

Higher score Fairlight Live #1 in Audio Mixing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Fairlight Live

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rekordbox #8 in Audio Mixing Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit rekordbox

• Fairlight Live fits best

  Free professional live audio mixing

• rekordbox fits best

  Cloud-connected DJ library workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Fairlight Live 9.4/10 Visit ↗	rekordbox 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Audio Mixing Software	#8 in Audio Mixing Software
Best for	Free professional live audio mixing	Cloud-connected DJ library workflows
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fairlight Live 2/4 · rekordbox 1/4
Surround mixing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live audio input	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free software with stereo, surround, and immersive support Custom routing, buses, processing, snapshots, and cue playback Redundant workflows plus ATEM, plug-in, and remote-control integration	STEMS, DVS control and video mixing support advanced sets. Library synchronization works across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Free access covers library management, analysis and playlist preparation.
Cons	Large channel counts depend on the computer's capacity Designed around live mixing rather than general-purpose audio production Advanced workflows may require compatible hardware, controllers, or plug-ins	DVS, video output and CloudDirectPlay require compatible equipment. Cloud workflows depend on Dropbox or Google Drive. Full synchronization and storage capabilities require paid plans.
Our verdict	Fairlight Live is a free software-based live audio mixer from Blackmagic Design. It is aimed at podcasters, sound engineers, broadcasters, and live-production teams working on Windows or macOS. The software combines customizable mixer… Read the review →	rekordbox brings music organization, track analysis and live DJ performance into one product. It is aimed at DJs who want to prepare playlists, analyze BPM, beatgrids, waveforms and keys, then perform with compatible equipment. Desktop… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fairlight Live — where it wins

  • Free software with stereo, surround, and immersive support
  • Custom routing, buses, processing, snapshots, and cue playback
  • Redundant workflows plus ATEM, plug-in, and remote-control integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Large channel counts depend on the computer's capacity
  • Designed around live mixing rather than general-purpose audio production
  • Advanced workflows may require compatible hardware, controllers, or plug-ins

• rekordbox — where it wins

  • STEMS, DVS control and video mixing support advanced sets.
  • Library synchronization works across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
  • Free access covers library management, analysis and playlist preparation.

  Where it doesn't

  • DVS, video output and CloudDirectPlay require compatible equipment.
  • Cloud workflows depend on Dropbox or Google Drive.
  • Full synchronization and storage capabilities require paid plans.

• Fairlight Live9.4/10 · Free plan

  A capable free mixer for teams handling complex live, broadcast, and immersive audio.

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• rekordbox8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad DJ workflow with cloud sync, STEMS, DVS, video and streaming access.

  Visit rekordboxFull verdict →