Mixxx vs Serato DJ Lite

MMixxx8.8Visit Serato DJ Lite8.3Visit

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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Serato DJ Lite #7 in DJ Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Serato

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

• Serato DJ Lite fits best

  Beginners wanting a genuinely free desktop DJ app

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Side by side

Feature	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Serato DJ Lite 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#3 in DJ Software	#7 in DJ Software
Best for	Budget-conscious open-source DJs	Beginners wanting a genuinely free desktop DJ app
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Docs, Email
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Mixxx 1/4 · Serato DJ Lite 1/4
DVS support	✓ (best)	—
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video mixing	Not checked yet	—
Cloud library sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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 Practice Mode works without connected hardware Serato Stems isolates vocals, melody, bass, and drums Supports five streaming services and more than 50 controllers
Cons	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available	No verified DVS support No video mixing Does not include advanced recording features
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 →	Serato DJ Lite is free desktop DJ software for beginners and new DJs. It runs on Windows and macOS, supporting keyboard-and-mouse control, compatible DJ controllers, track preparation, basic effects, sampling, streaming services, and… 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

• Serato DJ Lite — where it wins

  • Free Practice Mode works without connected hardware
  • Serato Stems isolates vocals, melody, bass, and drums
  • Supports five streaming services and more than 50 controllers

  Where it doesn't

  • No verified DVS support
  • No video mixing
  • Does not include advanced recording features

• 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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• Serato DJ Lite8.3/10 · Free plan

  A capable free starting point with stems, streaming, and controller support.

  Visit SeratoFull verdict →