Traktor Pro 4 vs djay

Traktor Pro 48.9Visit djay8.6Visit

Higher score Traktor Pro 4 #2 in DJ Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Traktor Pro 4

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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

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

• djay fits best

  DJs mixing across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗	djay 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#2 in DJ Software	#5 in DJ Software
Best for	Advanced four-deck performance DJs	DJs mixing across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Traktor Pro 4 2/4 · djay 3/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud library sync	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	4	4
Our review
Pros	Four-deck mixing with stems, Remix Decks, and flexible beatgrids DVS timecode vinyl support for turntable-based performance 40+ effects plus MIDI mapping and Ableton Link synchronization	Four-deck mixing, stems, Automix, video, and DVS support Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Integrates with six major music streaming services
Cons	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs	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	Traktor Pro 4 is downloadable desktop DJ software for DJs mixing with controllers, turntables, CDJs, or club-standard mixers. It is aimed at advanced performers who need four-deck control, stem separation, DVS timecode vinyl support,… 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

• Traktor Pro 4 — where it wins

  • Four-deck mixing with stems, Remix Decks, and flexible beatgrids
  • DVS timecode vinyl support for turntable-based performance
  • 40+ effects plus MIDI mapping and Ableton Link synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows and macOS only
  • No free plan is included
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs

• 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

• Traktor Pro 48.9/10 · Paid

  A capable four-deck desktop setup for advanced DJs who need stems, DVS, and effects.

  Visit Traktor Pro 4Full 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 →