VirtualDJ AlternativesTop Music Production Apps like VirtualDJ

VirtualDJ is described as 'Live-optimized DJ tool with simulated turntables, advanced FX, sampler, visual song-structure display, Explorer-style music management, and seamless track transitions' and is a popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to VirtualDJ for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best VirtualDJ alternative is Mixxx, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VirtualDJ are Serato DJ, Traktor Pro, rekordbox and Djay.

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  1. Mixxx icon

    Mixxx

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

    29 Mixxx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Mixxx as an Alternative to VirtualDJ
    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

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    Negative
    1

    pads and jogwheels missing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Mixxx is a great VirtualDJ alternative.

    • Mixxx is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • Mixxx is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • Mixxx is Free and Open SourceVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mixxx is LightweightVirtualDJ is not according to our users
  2. Serato DJ icon

    Serato DJ

     15 likes
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    Serato DJ delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for controller DJs.

    29 Serato DJ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Almost everyone thinks Serato DJ is a great VirtualDJ alternative.

    • Serato DJ is the most popular commercial alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • Serato DJ is Paid and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Traktor Pro icon

    Traktor Pro

     50 likes
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    Traktor Pro, offers seamless looping, effects, automatic beat-gridding of tracks, advanced beat detection and Sync Lock for automatic synchronization of tracks, a 4-channel mixer, emulating the Xone:92 4-band EQ and filters by Allen & Heath and three other equalizer models...

    22 Traktor Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Traktor Pro as an Alternative to VirtualDJ
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    Positive
    0

    It's feature and operations

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Traktor Pro is a great VirtualDJ alternative.

    • Traktor Pro is Paid and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. rekordbox icon

    rekordbox

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    rekordbox is composite software that manages music files and DJ performances. With this music management software, you can manage music files in computers and mobile devices (this includes analysis, changing settings, creating files, and saving playback histories).

    18 rekordbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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    • rekordbox is the most popular iPhone alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • rekordbox is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Djay icon

    Djay

     12 likes
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    Get the #1 DJ app, seamlessly integrated with Apple Music, and available on all major platforms - iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, Vision Pro, and Meta Quest. Download for free on mobile and desktop to unlock pro-level DJ tools, perfect for beginners learning to mix music and...

    25 Djay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Most users think Djay is a great VirtualDJ alternative.

    • Djay is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • Djay is Paid and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Serato Scratch Live icon

    Serato Scratch Live

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    Scratch Live is a DJ solution that comprises of the Serato Scratch Live software, Serato Control and hardware from Rane.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Cross DJ icon

    Cross DJ

     24 likes
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    Mix, scratch, sample, record: rock great parties with top-DJ features.

    Turn your mobile device into a complete DJ system. Mix your tracks in perfect sync, scratch, add effects, loops and more. Automix your songs for non-stop music. Record your set and share it on SoundCloud. Mus.

    42 Cross DJ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Mixmeister

     12 likes
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    Create custom party mixes, burn CDs, or add special effects to MP3s with this line of DJ software for the novice and pro. Offers free trials and user community.

    14 Mixmeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Transitions DJ icon

    Transitions DJ

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    Transitions DJ is an ad-free DJ mixer with all the tools to DJ your next party or record a mix of your favorite tunes. For your music needs, Transitions DJ integrates with your local music library and SoundCloud's online catalog.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
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    • Transitions DJ is the most popular Web-based alternative to VirtualDJ.

    • Transitions DJ is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. CuteDJ icon

    CuteDJ

     1 like
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    CuteDJ is the most powerful and versatile DJ software on market. With Professional mix and scratch engine, you can mix your tracks traditionally as well combine and loops in a non-linear way, using it as a powerful live remixing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about CuteDJ as an Alternative to VirtualDJ
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    the performance pads don't exist

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CuteDJ is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtualDJ is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Edjing icon

    Edjing

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    Mix like a pro thanks to a very intuitive and refined user interface. Edjing offers a complete DJ tool with professional sound quality. With edjing, users can create their own mixes and share them directly on Facebook!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  14. MegaSeg icon

    MegaSeg

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    Have a rock solid performance with this easy and powerful system tailored to your live DJ needs. Build and mix playlists with ease. Visually beatmix waveforms with your multitouch trackpad or MIDI control. Preview tracks with Mountain Lion AirPlay or additional outputs.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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