Traktor Pro 4 vs Serato DJ Pro

Traktor Pro 48.9Visit Serato DJ Pro8.5Visit

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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Serato DJ Pro #6 in DJ Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Serato

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

• Serato DJ Pro fits best

  Professional controller and streaming DJs

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Side by side

Feature	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Serato DJ Pro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#2 in DJ Software	#6 in DJ Software
Best for	Advanced four-deck performance DJs	Professional controller and streaming DJs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	$11.99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Traktor Pro 4 2/4 · Serato DJ Pro 3/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud library sync	Not checked yet	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 playback with Stems and professional effects Five streaming integrations, Smart Crates and Crate Search Supports more than 100 pieces of compatible DJ hardware
Cons	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs	No free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days The base plan excludes Serato DVS and Serato Video Runs only on Windows and macOS
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 →	Serato DJ Pro is desktop DJ software for DJs performing with computers and compatible DJ hardware. It runs on Windows and macOS and combines four-deck playback with cue points, sampler slots, effects, Smart Sync, key analysis, MIDI… 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

• Serato DJ Pro — where it wins

  • Four-deck playback with Stems and professional effects
  • Five streaming integrations, Smart Crates and Crate Search
  • Supports more than 100 pieces of compatible DJ hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days
  • The base plan excludes Serato DVS and Serato Video
  • Runs only on Windows and macOS

• Traktor Pro 48.9/10 · Paid

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

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• Serato DJ Pro8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A mature four-deck DJ platform with strong stems, streaming and hardware support.

  Visit SeratoFull verdict →