Traktor Pro 4 vs Mixxx

Traktor Pro 48.9Visit MMixxx8.8Visit

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

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

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Side by side

Feature	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#2 in DJ Software	#3 in DJ Software
Best for	Advanced four-deck performance DJs	Budget-conscious open-source DJs
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$149 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Traktor Pro 4 2/4 · Mixxx 1/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	4	Not checked yet
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 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
Cons	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available
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 →	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 →

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

• 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 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 →
• 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 →