Mixxx vs djay

MMixxx8.8Visit djay8.6Visit

Higher score M Mixxx #3 in DJ Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Mixxx

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

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

• djay fits best

  DJs mixing across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗	djay 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#3 in DJ Software	#5 in DJ Software
Best for	Budget-conscious open-source DJs	DJs mixing across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	6 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mixxx 1/4 · djay 3/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video mixing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud library sync	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	Not checked yet	4
Our review
Pros	Four decks, scratchable waveforms, looping, hotcues, and Sync Lock Supports DVS, MIDI and HID controllers, and programmable mappings Includes library tools, recording, live broadcasting, and external integrations	Four-deck mixing, stems, Automix, video, and DVS support Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Integrates with six major music streaming services
Cons	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available	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
Our verdict	Mixxx is free, open-source DJ software for performing live mixes with digital music files. It is designed for new DJs working from a laptop as well as experienced turntablists using external hardware. The feature set covers four decks,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mixxx — where it wins

  • Four decks, scratchable waveforms, looping, hotcues, and Sync Lock
  • Supports DVS, MIDI and HID controllers, and programmable mappings
  • Includes library tools, recording, live broadcasting, and external integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified stems are not part of the feature set
  • Video mixing is not included
  • No official paid or pro version is available

• 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

• MMixxx8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free DJ platform for open-source users who do not need stems or video mixing.

  Visit MixxxFull verdict →
• 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 →