VirtualDJ vs djay

VirtualDJ9.2Visit djay8.6Visit

Higher score VirtualDJ #1 in DJ Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit VirtualDJ

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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

• VirtualDJ fits best

  All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility

• djay fits best

  DJs mixing across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	VirtualDJ 9.2/10 Visit ↗	djay 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#1 in DJ Software	#5 in DJ Software
Best for	All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility	DJs mixing across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$4/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VirtualDJ 4/4 · djay 3/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	✓	✓
Cloud library sync	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	99 (best)	4
Our review
Pros	Supports up to 99 decks, audio/video mixing, stems and DVS Works with controllers and mixers through plug-and-play support Includes recording, broadcasting and CloudDrive 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	Free use is limited to personal, non-professional use Professional controller support starts with the $19/month Pro plan Runs on Windows and macOS, not mobile platforms	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	VirtualDJ is desktop DJ software for beginners, home users, professional DJs and DJ businesses. It combines a standalone multi-deck mixer with audio and video playback, library management, controller and mixer support, DVS timecode mixing,… 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

• VirtualDJ — where it wins

  • Supports up to 99 decks, audio/video mixing, stems and DVS
  • Works with controllers and mixers through plug-and-play support
  • Includes recording, broadcasting and CloudDrive synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • Free use is limited to personal, non-professional use
  • Professional controller support starts with the $19/month Pro plan
  • Runs on Windows and macOS, not mobile platforms

• 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

• VirtualDJ9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Windows and macOS DJ suite with free personal use and broad mixing features.

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• 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 →