VirtualDJ vs rekordbox

VirtualDJ9.2Visit rekordbox8.7Visit

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

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

• VirtualDJ fits best

  All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility

• rekordbox fits best

  Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries

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Side by side

Feature	VirtualDJ 9.2/10 Visit ↗	rekordbox 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#1 in DJ Software	#4 in DJ Software
Best for	All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility	Hardware-focused DJs needing cloud libraries
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$4/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VirtualDJ 4/4 · rekordbox 4/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
Video mixing	✓	✓
Cloud library sync	✓	✓
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	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	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	Advanced cloud capabilities are divided across paid plans DVS control requires compatible DJ equipment Streaming access is tied to supported services
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• VirtualDJ9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• rekordbox8.7/10 · Free plan

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

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