VirtualDJ Alternatives for Linux

VirtualDJ is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Mixxx, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to VirtualDJ and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to VirtualDJ are YOU.DJ, Beat DJ, DJPlay and MIXO - The DJ Library.

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  1. Mixxx icon

    Mixxx

     177 likes

    Mixxx integrates the tools DJs need to perform creative live mixes with digital music files.

    31 Mixxx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Mixxx vs VirtualDJ Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    Simpler interface, but much more powerful

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    maurosoft391
    1

    not similar at all, poorly designed and the pads and jogwheels are missing

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    pads and jogwheels missing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Mixxx is Free and Open SourceVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mixxx is LightweightVirtualDJ is not according to our users
  2. YOU.DJ icon

    YOU.DJ

     8 likes

    The online DJ app to mix SoundCloud music and Youtube videos for FREE! Powered by the iWeb DJ mixer, SoundCloud and Youtube.

    9 YOU.DJ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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    YOU.DJ vs VirtualDJ Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to install and test. Available on all platforms.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • YOU.DJ is Free and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Beat DJ icon

    Beat DJ

     1 like

    Beat DJ is a revolutionary music production platform that combines microtonal sampling with a command line interface, designed to enhance creativity and performance for musicians and producers, offering a unique approach to music creation that encourages experimentation and is...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Beat DJ screenshot 1
     
  5. DJPlay icon

    DJPlay

     2 likes

    DJPlay aims to be a high class live DJing application for Linux.

    DJPlay has a new companion app. Since ID3 support has been greatly expanded in 0.6.0, BPM counts in ID3 tags are now really useful.

    Note: DJPlay will not compile with the RedHat patched version of the gcc compile.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. MIXO - The DJ Library icon

    MIXO - The DJ Library

     2 likes

    MIXO is a cross platform Music Library service that allows DJs to manage their own music on any device with Import & Export options for all the major DJ Performance Software. It syncs in app to Google Drive & Dropbox for use on iOS & Android.

    14 MIXO - The DJ Library alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. TerminatorX icon

    TerminatorX

     2 likes

    TerminatorX is a realtime audio synthesizer. This software allows scratching audio data (wav,ogg,mp3, etc.) the way hiphop-DJs scratch on vinyl records. It features multiple turntables, realtime LADSPA effects, a sequencer and MIDI interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    TerminatorX vs VirtualDJ Comments
    maurosoft391
    Negative
    1

    ultra complex, poor user interface, poorly designed and jogwheels and pads are missing

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    scarce user interface and no performance pads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TerminatorX is Free and Open SourceVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. BpmDj icon

    BpmDj

     6 likes

    BpmDj is a program that can be used to DJ. It works under Linux and plays Mp3's/Ogg's. It has a fully automatic BPM counter. It can determine the sound color. It has a full fledged QT based interface. It will help you manage a large amount of songs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    JACK support
     
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    1
    BpmDj vs VirtualDJ Comments
    maurosoft391
    Negative
    1

    BpmDj isn't an alternative to VirtualDJ. pads, jogwheels and filters missing. also BpmDj is ultra poorly designed.

    • BpmDj is Free and Open SourceVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. TunaPlayer icon

    TunaPlayer

     2 likes

    tuna-player - Linux MP3 player able to modify the sound with Tuna.js API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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