Best Karaoke Software in 2026
Updated
Karaoke software covers everything from running a singalong to practising vocals or recording a performance. Compare lyrics display modes and vocal controls to see how each option supports the way you sing; track creation matters if you want to work beyond ready-made tracks. Offline use and supported platforms help you assess where you can use the software, while performance recording, a free plan, and paid-from pricing add practical access and cost details. Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder, Karaoke Mugen, and KaraFun illustrate the range of names to consider. Weigh the listed features against your setup and whether you need playback, practice, or recording.
Karaoke Software, one module each.
- 01 Karaoke 5 FREE yesDOCS 6.0€2.08/mo
- 02 Karaoke Mugen FREE yesDOCS 6.0Free
- 03 Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder FREE yesDOCS 5.9Free
- 04 KaraFun FREE yesDOCS 5.9£7.99/mo
- 05 OpenKJ FREE yesDOCS 5.9$9.99/mo
- 06 Smule FREE yesDOCS 5.9$19.99/mo
- 07 TKaraoke FREE yesDOCS 5.9Free
- 08 Encore Karaoke FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 09 KaraDolphin FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 10 Nightingale FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 11 Performous FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 12 UltraStar Deluxe FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 13 Vocaluxe FREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 14 Singa DOCS 5.6$7.50/mo
- 15 StarMaker DOCS 5.6$5/mo
- 16 OpenHomeKaraoke DOCS 5.5
- 17 WeSing DOCS 5.5
- 18 Blitzloop DOCS 5.4
- 19 KaraDom FREE noDOCS 5.4€10/mo
- 20 Karma DOCS 5.4
- 21 Yokee DOCS 5.4
- 22 Kanto Syncro FREE noDOCS 5.3
- 23 Karaoke Builder Studio FREE noDOCS 5.3
- 24 KaraokeMedia Pro X FREE noDOCS 5.3€83.25/mo
- 25 Karaoki FREE noDOCS 5.3
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Vocal controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karaoke 5 | 6.0 | Free plan | €2.08/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2 | Karaoke Mugen | 6.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 3 | Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder | 5.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | desktop | Yes | |
| 4 | KaraFun | 5.9 | Free plan | £7.99/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 5 | OpenKJ | 5.9 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | desktop | No | |
| 6 | Smule | 5.9 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 7 | TKaraoke | 5.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 8 | Encore Karaoke | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 9 | KaraDolphin | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | desktop | No | |
| 10 | Nightingale | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 11 | Performous | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | desktop | Yes | |
| 12 | UltraStar Deluxe | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | desktop | Yes | |
| 13 | Vocaluxe | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 14 | Singa | 5.6 | $7.50/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | Yes | ||
| 15 | StarMaker | 5.6 | $5/mo | Yes | mobile | Yes | ||
| 16 | OpenHomeKaraoke | 5.5 | Yes | |||||
| 17 | WeSing | 5.5 | Yes | |||||
| 18 | Blitzloop | 5.4 | Yes | |||||
| 19 | KaraDom | 5.4 | No | €10/mo | No | Yes | ||
| 20 | Karma | 5.4 | No | desktop | ||||
| 21 | Yokee | 5.4 | Yes | |||||
| 22 | Kanto Syncro | 5.3 | No | No | desktop | |||
| 23 | Karaoke Builder Studio | 5.3 | No | No | desktop | |||
| 24 | KaraokeMedia Pro X | 5.3 | No | €83.25/mo | No | desktop | ||
| 25 | Karaoki | 5.3 | No | No | desktop |
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