Best DJ Software in 2026
Updated
In short: VirtualDJ is ranked #1 of 24 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of djay and rekordbox. The best-ranked option with a free plan is djay. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ClubDJ Pro at $2.50/mo.
DJ software supports the work of organizing music and mixing it into a set, with different tools suited to different setups. Compare deck count and operating-system support with DVS compatibility, stem separation and video mixing to focus on the capabilities you need. Cloud library sync may be useful across devices, while free plans and paid starting prices offer a view of access and cost. The ranking begins with VirtualDJ, djay and rekordbox, with Mixxx and Serato DJ Pro among the next entries. Weigh the features you rely on in your workflow against the platforms and mixing options each entry supports.
24 DJ software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported operating systems | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VirtualDJ | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4/mo | Yes | 4 /mo | windows and mac | View |
| 2 | djay | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 3 | rekordbox | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12/mo | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 4 |  Mixxx | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 5 |  Serato DJ Pro | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.99/mo | No | 11.99 /mo | windows and mac | View |
| 6 | DJUCED | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 7 | ClubDJ Pro | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.50/mo | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 8 |  future.dj pro | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 9 |  Tau | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | Cross DJ | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | PCDJ DEX 4 | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows and mac | View |
| 12 |  YouDJ | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows and mac | View |
| 13 | edjing Mix | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 14 | Deejaysystem | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 15 | DJ.Studio | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows and mac | View |
| 16 | Remixlive | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  DJ Mixer Pro | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows and mac | View |
| 18 | DJ ProMixer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 19 |  OtsTurntables | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 20 |  UltraMixer | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows and mac | View |
| 21 |  WeDJ | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 22 | MegaSeg Pro | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | mac | View |
| 23 |  Virtual DJ Studio | 4.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 14.9 /mo | windows | View |
| 24 |  OtsAV DJ | 4.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which DJ software is ranked first on Inferse?
VirtualDJ is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.6. djay is second and rekordbox third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ClubDJ Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.