Traktor Pro 4 vs Traktor Play

Traktor Pro 48.9Visit Traktor Play8.2Visit

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

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

• Traktor Play fits best

  Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing

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Side by side

Feature	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Traktor Play 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.2
Ranking	#2 in DJ Software	#8 in DJ Software
Best for	Advanced four-deck performance DJs	Beginners wanting inexpensive two-deck mixing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	$49 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Traktor Pro 4 2/4 · Traktor Play 1/4
DVS support	✓ (best)	—
Stem separation	✓	✓
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 (best)	2
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	$49 one-time purchase with two-deck mixing Beat synchronization, loops, hotcues, effects, and AutoMix Beatport previews and streaming access included
Cons	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs	No DVS support for turntable-based control Stem separation is simplified to drum muting Controller support focuses on selected compatible models
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• Traktor Play8.2/10 · Paid

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

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