Traktor Pro 4 vs rekordbox

Traktor Pro 48.9Visit rekordbox8.7Visit

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

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

• rekordbox fits best

  Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries

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Side by side

Feature	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗	rekordbox 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#2 in DJ Software	#4 in DJ Software
Best for	Advanced four-deck performance DJs	Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Traktor Pro 4 2/4 · rekordbox 4/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
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	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	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	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs	Advanced cloud capabilities are divided across paid plans DVS control requires compatible DJ equipment Streaming access is tied to supported services
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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 →
• rekordbox8.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit rekordboxFull verdict →