Mixxx vs Traktor Play

MMixxx8.8Visit Traktor Play8.2Visit

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

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

• Traktor Play fits best

  Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing

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Side by side

Feature	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Traktor Play 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#3 in DJ Software	#8 in DJ Software
Best for	Budget-conscious open-source DJs	Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$49 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Mixxx 1/4 · Traktor Play 1/4
DVS support	✓ (best)	—
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video mixing	Not checked yet	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	2
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	$49 one-time purchase with two-deck mixing Beat synchronization, loops, hotcues, effects, and AutoMix Beatport previews and streaming access included
Cons	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available	No DVS support for turntable-based control Stem separation is simplified to drum muting Controller support focuses on selected compatible models
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• Traktor Play8.2/10 · Paid

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

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