VirtualDJ vs Mixxx

VirtualDJ9.2Visit MMixxx8.8Visit

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

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

• VirtualDJ fits best

  All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility

• Mixxx fits best

  Budget-conscious open-source DJs

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Side by side

Feature	VirtualDJ 9.2/10 Visit ↗	MMixxx 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in DJ Software	#3 in DJ Software
Best for	All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility	Budget-conscious open-source DJs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$4/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features VirtualDJ 4/4 · Mixxx 1/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Video mixing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cloud library sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Windows and mac	Windows and mac
Deck count	99	Not checked yet
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 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	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	Verified stems are not part of the feature set Video mixing is not included No official paid or pro version is available
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• VirtualDJ9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• MMixxx8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free DJ platform for open-source users who do not need stems or video mixing.

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