Mixxx vs rekordbox

MMixxx8.8Visit rekordbox8.7Visit

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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rekordbox #4 in DJ Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit rekordbox

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

• rekordbox fits best

  Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries

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Side by side

Feature	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗	rekordbox 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#3 in DJ Software	#4 in DJ Software
Best for	Budget-conscious open-source DJs	Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mixxx 1/4 · rekordbox 4/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video mixing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud library sync	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	Free access with four-deck performance support STEMS, DVS, video mixing and recording in one platform Cloud library sync across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Cons	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available	Advanced cloud capabilities are divided across paid plans DVS control requires compatible DJ equipment Streaming access is tied to supported services
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 →	rekordbox is DJ software for organizing music libraries, analyzing tracks, preparing playlists and performing with compatible DJ equipment. It supports Windows and macOS desktop applications alongside iOS and Android mobile apps. Core… 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

• rekordbox — where it wins

  • Free access with four-deck performance support
  • STEMS, DVS, video mixing and recording in one platform
  • Cloud library sync across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced cloud capabilities are divided across paid plans
  • DVS control requires compatible DJ equipment
  • Streaming access is tied to supported services

• MMixxx8.8/10 · Free plan

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

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• rekordbox8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad DJ workspace with free access, four decks and paid cloud-library upgrades.

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