VirtualDJ vs Traktor Pro 4

VirtualDJ9.2Visit Traktor Pro 48.9Visit

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

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Traktor Pro 4 #2 in DJ Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Traktor Pro 4

• VirtualDJ fits best

  All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Advanced four-deck performance DJs

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Side by side

Feature	VirtualDJ 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Traktor Pro 4 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#1 in DJ Software	#2 in DJ Software
Best for	All-around DJs needing maximum flexibility	Advanced four-deck performance DJs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$4/mo	$149 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features VirtualDJ 4/4 · Traktor Pro 4 2/4
DVS support	✓	✓
Stem separation	✓	✓
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 (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 with stems, Remix Decks, and flexible beatgrids DVS timecode vinyl support for turntable-based performance 40+ effects plus MIDI mapping and Ableton Link synchronization
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	Runs on Windows and macOS only No free plan is included Its broad feature set may exceed simpler two-deck needs
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

• VirtualDJ9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Traktor Pro 48.9/10 · Paid

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

  Visit Traktor Pro 4Full verdict →